Apartments: Facilities and additional services. Our apartments have been fitted out and decorated to an extremely high standard. We offer luxurious modern comfort in an elegant period setting, with the advantage of a central location. Everything needed by the business or leisure traveller is readily available, with the added advantage of self-catering facilities for those who desire them. Please note: all apartments have a no-smoking policy. Free on-site private parking (spaces limited). Video entryphone system for your security. Direct-dial telephone. Cable TV, CD hi-fi system, DVD/Video player. Gas central heating. Fully equipped kitchen, with dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, and toaster. Hairdrier and ironing facilities. Travel cot and high chair for infants. Modern comfort in the elegance of a period setting. Other services available. Coffee Shop for breakfast or light snacks. Dry cleaning service available

Rooms at the Ballantrae Hotel. Our single rooms offer tea/coffee making facilities, television, telephone, en-suite shower and daily chambermaid service. All double rooms have tea- and coffee-making facilities, telephone, television, en-suite shower and bath and a daily maid service. Furthermore, these rooms provide a fantastic view of Edinburgh and over the Firth of Forth to Fife. Our executive suites are ideal for those businesspeople who want to work but still have time to relax in our luxurious rooms. These rooms offer the same facilities as our double rooms, but with an added touch of luxury, to make your stay here that little bit more comfortable. Our family room is ideal for any family (up to 5) with one king-size bed and three singles. This room also has a jacuzzi and shower as well as all the facilities above. At the Ballantrae we recognise the value of couples, especially newly-weds. That is why we aim to make your stay in Edinburgh as comfortable as possible. Our honeymoon suite has a four-poster bed to make your stay a truly memorable one! Single and double rooms

About the Ballantrae Hotel. The Ballantrae Hotel is an independent small hotel right in the centre of Edinburgh. It is owner-managed, with experienced staff whose aim is to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as they possibly can - whether you're here for business or for pleasure. An Edinburgh hotel with the human touch. As an independent hotel, we can offer the human touch that is sometimes so lacking in the big chain hotels. Our staff are approachable and committed to their work, and the owner takes a hands-on approach to the running of the hotel. You'll be in good hands with us: personal service comes as part of the deal! And we can offer a building of real character: a listed historic building with generations of history behind it, rather than a soulless modern box. Let your imagination roam around our high ceilings and huge rooms! Admire the period details: the ornate fanlight window, or the plaster mouldings and original fireplaces. An individual building for guests who are individuals! But although we've kept the historic details, we've upgraded the hotel to a modern standard of comfort. Not many people wish to return to nineteenth-century living conditions! So we offer you modern fittings and furniture, luxurious bathroom facilities, superbly comfortable rooms, and fresh decor that is both welcoming and relaxing. Convenient location in the centre of Edinburgh. The Ballantrae Hotel is in a plum location in the very centre of Edinburgh, within walking distance of many of the city's top attractions - such as Princes Street, Harvey Nichols, the Playhouse, Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument, the National Gallery, and many other sights. As such, it is ideal for both business travellers and those on holiday. No need to fight your way into the city for the day's activity! But if you wish to go further afield, Edinburgh has an extremely good bus and rail service, easily accessible from the hotel. You'll find the Ballantrae Hotel is an ideal base for day trips in and around Edinburgh, as well as highly convenient for business travellers with meetings in central Edinburgh. Further information available from our reservations website. About the Ballantrae Hotel: Ballantrae West End Hotel web pages

Edinburgh is a city unlike any other. It is a working city: the seat of the. and the centre of law and finance in Scotland. However, at the same time, it breathes an air of civilisation and sophistication that is quite unexpected in a capital city. The extensive Princes Street Gardens cut a green oasis right through the central part of the city, while overlooks the centre from its brooding perch, as if to make the point that the modern world will never be allowed to spoil the essential mystery of this grand and historic city. City of art and culture. Edinburgh is a city of contradictions: the legal and administrative nerve-centre of Scotland, yet also the venue, every August, of the. world-famous celebrations of the arts. Unlike Glasgow on the west coast, it has remained relatively small and concentrated, with many attractions within easy walking distance of Princes Street in the centre. And even outside August the activity never dies down: Edinburgh is a major centre for live music, art exhibitions, and theatre the whole year round. Whatever your artistic preference, you're almost sure to find it in Edinburgh! Activities for all the family. But it's not all cultural activities: even the little ones will enjoy their stay in Edinburgh! The city boasts an extensive. as well as year-round events for kids in Edinburgh. One of the newest attractions for the whole family is the. exhibition in the centre of the city, offering a journey back through time displaying the history of our planet. There's even the where older children and adults can learn about the less pleasant aspects of Scotland's past; it's not for the faint-hearted! And whatever your age, the will have something to fascinate and delight you. The Playhouse theatres

We have rooms to suit all our guests, whether you're travelling alone or with a partner (or even with the family!). Our historic A-listed Georgian building has the high ceilings and generous space allowance of that period. So you have space to breathe, to move around, to scatter your belongings about the room; unlike some modern purpose-built hotels! First-class facilities in each room: Ensuite bathroom with bath and/or shower. Direct-dial telephone. Tea- and coffee-making facilities. Also available to guests on request: Secure parking at rear of hotel (spaces limited)

Welcome to the Ballantrae Hotels, Edinburgh. The Ballantrae Hotel offers luxury accomodation in the heart of Edinburgh. Situated in Scotland's capital city, the Ballantrae Hotel offers top-quality three-star bedrooms and four-star self-catering suites, all recently refurbished to a high standard. The Ballantrae Hotel is a sister hotel to the Ballantrae West End hotel, also in the very centre of Edinburgh. Further details are available by clicking on this link : Ballantrae West End Hotel. Or contact the Ballantrae West End Hotel by email: westend@ballantraehotel.co.uk. Convenient central Edinburgh location. Minutes from the train and bus stations, and a short stroll to theatres, restaurants, shopping centres and Princes Street, the hotel is an ideal base for anyone visiting Edinburgh on business or leisure. Children are welcome, and a large family room is available. At the rear is a private car park, which is much appreciated by our guests. As well as single and double bedrooms, we offer a family room, and suites with self-catering facilities. Our four-poster bed is ideal for honeymoon couples or anyone taking a romantic break! There's a welcome for you in the centre of Edinburgh! An historic hotel with real character and comfort. The hotel is a grade A listed building from the Georgian period, and it boasts very high ceilings and spacious rooms, with many period details. This is a building with character and history, for the discerning guest who is bored with modern mass-produced hotel rooms. In the elegance of this period setting, you will discover modern comfort and convenience in all fittings and facilities. The Ballantrae Hotel has been recently refurbished to a high standard, and offers 24-hour reception cover at all times for your comfort and security. Why not venture beyond the big chain hotels, and discover the advantages of a small independent hotel in Edinburgh! View, modify or cancel an existing online reservation

Apartments at the Ballantrae Hotel. Our luxury apartments are among Edinburgh's finest accommodation, comprising one-bedroom and two-bedroom furnished apartments. They have been awarded 4 stars by VisitScotland, the Scottish tourist agency. They are situated right in the heart of Edinburgh, and are ideal for those who prefer more independence, and the chance to cook for themselves or invite guests into their private lounge area. Each apartment includes a private lounge, fully-equipped kitchen/dining room, modern bathroom with bath and/or shower, as well as luxurious sleeping accommodation. All but one also have a separate WC. The penthouse apartment on the top floor offers panoramic views over the Firth of Forth northwards to Fife. Apartments available. Robert Louis Stevenson: Sleeps 4-6. Alexander Graham Bell: Sleeps 2-4. Sir Walter Scott: Sleeps 2-4. William Wallace: Sleeps 4-6. Please note: During July, August, Hogmanay, and Rugby International weekends, a minimum length of stay will be in force. Facilities additional services

If you're travelling as a family, we have just the room for you! One of our guest rooms is exceptionally spacious, and has been fitted out as a family rooms. So now you can take the kids along too and not break the bank! A much better arrangement than booking a separate room for the children; and much cheaper. With one king-size bed and three single beds, up to five people can be accommodated. A baby's cot is also available on request. High standard of facilities. Ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi and shower. Facilities for ironing are available on request. Secure parking spaces are available at the rear of the hotel (spaces limited). Please note: there is no lift, so children need to be able to manage stairs. Our historic Georgian period rooms offer far more space than many purpose-built modern hotels, and have retained some original features (such as the surprisingly high celings). So you can relax on your holiday without feeling cramped or on top of one another!