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Holyrood Hotel (Macdonalds), Edinburgh

81 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH8 8AU

 

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Prices from £79.00 [156 rooms]
Location Railway Station Hotel , City / Town Centre , Main Shopping Area , Theatreland / Entertainment Area
Rail Rail: Edinburgh Waverley, 1Km
Air Air: Edinburgh - Turnhouse , 10Km
Road Road: M8,A
Guest Rating:4.2 / 5

A modern hotel in the centre of Edinburgh, next to the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House and Our Dynamic Earth.

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Hotel Description

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A modern hotel in the centre of Edinburgh, next to the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood House and Our Dynamic Earth. Just a stones throw from Edinburgh Castle the deluxe Holyrood Hotel is in a class of its own.

From your welcome to the Holyrood Hotel, you will experience the best Scotland can offer. Our award winning restaurant, luxurious health and beauty facilities, deluxe rooms and impeccable service will guarantee a perfect stay.
 

Room Details

Double [80]

Our bedrooms are well equipped and have en-suite facilities.
Number of Beds:1

Twin [50]

Our bedrooms are well equipped and have en-suite facilities.
Number of Beds:2

Club Double [20]

Executive Rooms all situated on our exclusive sixth floor at the top of the building. Rooms are equipped with all the same amenities as standard rooms. All guests in these rooms have Butler Service and use of the private library where breakfast can be taken. Complimentary Champagne and canapes are served in the evening between 6.30pm. and 7.30pm.
Number of Beds:1

Midsummer Offer (Double) [10]

Our bedrooms are well equipped and have en-suite facilities.
Number of Beds:1

Midsummer Offer (Twin) [10]

Our bedrooms are well equipped and have en-suite facilities.
Number of Beds:2

Midsummer Offer (Club Double) [4]

Executive Rooms all situated on our exclusive sixth floor at the top of the building. Rooms are equipped with all the same amenities as standard rooms. All guests in these rooms have Butler Service and use of the private library where breakfast can be taken. Complimentary Champagne and canapes are served in the evening between 6.30pm. and 7.30pm.
Number of Beds:1

Mamma Mia Theatre Package (Double) [2]

Our bedrooms are well equipped and have en-suite facilities.
Number of Beds:1

Edinburgh Festival Special Double [10]

Our bedrooms are well equipped and have en-suite facilities.
Number of Beds:1

Edinburgh Festival Special Twin [10]

Our bedrooms are well equipped and have en-suite facilities.
Number of Beds:2

Edinburgh Festival Special Club Double [5]

Executive Rooms all situated on our exclusive sixth floor at the top of the building. Rooms are equipped with all the same amenities as standard rooms. All guests in these rooms have Butler Service and use of the private library where breakfast can be taken. Complimentary Champagne and canapes are served in the evening between 6.30pm. and 7.30pm.
Number of Beds:1

Restaurants and Bars

Modern Mediterranean tastes fused with the best of fresh Scottish produce.

Sample Menu

  • Starter, Pan fried Venison sausage carved with roasted Plum, Potato puree and a spiced red wine reduction.
    Gateau of smoked Salmon, Avocado and Crab meat served with Tomato concasse and Avruga caviar.
    Chilled Gazpacho soup finished with Basil oil and black Pepper
  • Main Course, Pan fried fillet of Halibut set on a vegtable broth with Saffron Potatoes and buttered Thai Grass.
    Roast fillet of Aberdeen Angus Beef set with Thyme, scented Polenta and caramelised Shallots
  • Dessert, Warm Date pudding served with Baileys Ice Cream and a Brandy Snap

Breakfast

  • Breakfast served from 7:00 hours to 10:00 hours
  • Price 12.50

Dinner

  • Dinner served from 18:00 hours to 21:45 hours

Local Attractions

  • Edinburgh Castle (1Km) - This most famous of Scottish castles has a complex building history. The oldest part, St Margarets Chapel, dates the 12th century; the Great Hall was erected by James IV around 1510; the Half Moon Battery by the Regent Morton in the late 16th century.
  • The Glasshouse at Edinburgh Crystal (2Km) - Watch the craftsmen, feel the passion and discover the history of the UK's favorite crystal on tours of the Glasshouse. Special V.I.P experience lets you try your hand at blowing and cutting glass
  • Scotch Malt Whisky Society (3Km) - The Society conducts whisky tastings for groups of all sizes within its fabulous 18th Century building, or at a venue of your choice. All tastings are by appointment only. These events are famous for being both entertaining and educational.
  • Royal Yacht Britannia (4Km) - Now at Edinburgh's stylish new waterfront shopping and leisure development, Ocean Terminal, in the historic port of Leith. Visit the Britannia Visitor Centre and learn about life on board and then step on board and tour the five main decks of Britannia,

Directions

Hotel is parallel to the Royal Mile, near the Holyrood Palace and Dynamic Earth.
 
From motorway: M8,A1
 
Edinburgh Waverley Station is approximately 5 minutes by car.
 
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 25 minutes drive
 

  • Nearest Motorway or Main Road, M8,A
  • Airport Name, Edinburgh - Turnhouse - 10 Km
  • Airport Name, Glasgow - International - 80 Km
  • Nearest Major Train Station, Edinburgh Waverley - 1 Km
  • Nearest Coach/Bus Station, St Andrews Square - 1 Km
  • Local Taxi Company, Central Taxis - 1 Km
  • Tel No. of Taxi Company, 0131 229 2468 - 1 Km

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

Hotel Policies

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
  • You must check out by 12:00 hours.

Cancellations

  • Bookings must be cancelled 3 days in advance of your arrival date.
  • In the event of a no show or a cancellation with less than 3 day notice prior to the date of arrival, an amount equivalent to 100% of the total booking value will be charged

Payment - We accept

  • American Express
  • Diners Card
  • Master Card
  • Visa
  • Switch
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Guest Services

Parking & Transportation

  • Nearby Pay to Park
  • Valet Parking

Concierge Services

  • Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Concierge
  • Porter Service (24 hour)
  • Currency exchange
  • Express Check out
  • Safety Deposit Boxes
  • Left Luggage / Storage Facilities
  • Post/Parcel Service

Family / Children's services

  • Cots / Cribs
  • Childrens Menus
  • Child friendly focus & attitude
  • High Chairs

Hospitality

  • Restaurant
  • Lounge / Bar

Lifts and Elevator Access

  • Rooms accessible by lift access

Spa Facilities

  • Barber / Beauty Services - .2 Km
  • Massage
  • Aromatherapy
  • Beauty Treatments
  • Facial Treatments
  • Hydrotherapy Treatments
  • Nail Salon

Health Suite Facilities

  • Sunbed
  • Sauna
  • Steam Room
  • Jacuzzi - .4 Km
  • Spa Pool - .4 Km

Swimming Facilities

  • Swimming Pool

Fitness Centre / Gym Facilities

  • Fully Equipped Gymnasium
  • Aerobics dance studio - 1 Km

Racquet Sports Facilities

  • Indoor Tennis Court - 5 Km
  • Squash Courts - 4 Km

Indoor Games Facilities

  • Billiards / Snooker - 0.5 Km
  • Table Tennis - 1 Km

Business Facilities

  • Business Support Services
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Internet access
  • Email access
  • Black & White photocopying
  • Document laminating
  • Fax service
  • Personal fax hire
  • TV & Video hire
  • Conference phones
  • Audio equipment
  • Flip Charts
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