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There are almost 6000 hotel rooms, including B&Bs, within a three kilometre (two-mile) radius of the city centre, and around 10,500 rooms throughout the Edinburgh and Lothian region. The huge range of properties include ancient castles, elegant town houses, modern motels and traditional B&Bs where a warm Scottish welcome is assured. During the Edinburgh International Festival (three weeks in August/ September), accommodation in the city is booked up months in advance, so it is necessary to plan well ahead. Advance booking is available through the Tourist Board (tel: (0131) 473 3855; fax: (0131) 473 3881; e-mail: esic@eltb.org; web site: www.edinburgh.org).

The Howard

34 Great King Street, Edinburgh EH3 6QH
Tel: (0131) 557 3500. Fax: (0131) 557 6515.
E-mail: reserve@thehoward.com
Web site: www.thehoward.com
Cost: £245.

Close to the centre of town, this elegant hotel was created from three Georgian houses, and has a private club ambience. All 15 rooms are spacious and have luxurious bathrooms. The public areas, with the exception of the contemporary bar and restaurant, are beautifully furnished with antiques and original works of art, including nineteenth-century murals. The hotel has conference facilities for up to 45 delegates.

Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
Tel: (0131) 556 2414. Fax: (0131) 557 8740.
E-mail: ijones@balmoral-rf.demon.co.uk
Web site: www.rfhotels.com
Cost: £215 (breakfast costs £13.50).

Close to Waverley station, the Balmoral has an imposing Edwardian exterior, with a landmark clock tower that has always been set several minutes fast so that guests do not miss their train. All the 184 rooms are luxuriously appointed, with voice mail, fax machines and modem links. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and beauty salon. The hotel has conference facilities for up to 380 delegates.

George Inter-Continental
19-21 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PB
Tel: (0131) 225 1251. Fax: (0131) 226 5644.
E-mail: edinburgh@interconti.com
Web site: www.interconti.com
Cost: £185 (breakfast costs £13.50).

George Adam designed this stylish hotel on Edinburgh's smartest street in 1775. The architectural highlight is Adam's trademark domed cupola in the roof of the opulent Carvers restaurant, but the gourmets prefer the food at Le Chambertin, which is a favourite for business lunches. Of the 195 rooms, the east wing is aimed at the corporate guest, while the softer west wing is designed for the leisure traveller. The hotel has conference facilities for up to 200 delegates.

Channings
12-16 South Learmouth Gardens, Edinburgh EH4 1EZ
Tel: (0131) 315 2226. Fax: (0131) 332 9631.
E-mail: reserve@channings.co.uk
Web site: www.channings.co.uk
Cost: £155.

Five Edwardian terraced houses make up this elegant but cosy hotel in a smart neighbourhood, just minutes from the west end of Princes Street. The 48 bedrooms are attractively decorated using restrained colours and antiques; some have great views of Fife. The public areas have a distinct club feel to them, with the Brasserie offering excellent value, especially at lunchtime. Up to 35 delegates can be accommodated for a theatre-style conference.

Sheraton Grand Hotel
1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
Tel: (0131) 229 9131. Fax: (0131) 228 4510.
E-mail: sheraton@dircon.co.uk
Web site: www.sheratongrand.co.uk
Cost: £150.

Right next to the financial centre, this imposing modern building has 261 spacious rooms. Many have tartan furnishings and prints of old Edinburgh; the grandest overlook the castle. The brasserie-style Terrace has views of the castle, while the intimate Grill Room is small and discreet. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and health centre. The hotel has conference facilities for up to 485 delegates.

Malmaison Hotel
1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7DB
Tel: (0131) 468 5000. Fax: (0131) 468 5002.
E-mail: edinburgh@malmaison.com
Web site: www.malmaison.com
Cost: £99 (breakfast costs £8.50-£10.50).

Housed in a former Seaman's Mission right next to the port of Leith and dating from 1881, the Malmaison is trendy and contemporary. The 60 well-equipped, well-thought-out rooms all have CD players (there is a CD library in reception) and aromatherapy toiletries. Public facilities include a gym, café-bar and restaurant. The hotel has conference facilities for 50 theatre-style and 32 boardroom-style.

Point Hotel
34 Bread Street, Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9AF
Tel: (0131) 221 5555. Fax: (0131) 221 9929.
E-mail: info@point-hotel.co.uk
Web site: www.point-hotel.co.uk
Cost: £95 (Scottish breakfast costs £8).

The classic exterior of Point Hotel belies the minimalist interior, which was designed by architect Andrew Doolan, who also owns the hotel. Those who crave clean lines, sweeping curved walls and coloured lighting will want to stay here. The white bedrooms, with black leather furniture, have a simple, oriental feel, while the bathrooms are huge. The Monboddo bar is one of Edinburgh's trendier nightspots. The hotel's conference facilities are presently under renovation and will not re-open until spring2000.

Apex European Hotel
90 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5OQ
Tel: (0131) 474 3456. Fax: (0131) 474 3400.
E-mail: information@apexhotels.co.uk
Web site: www.apexhotels.co.uk
Cost: from £90 (Scottish breakfast costs £8.50).

Apex Hotels are specially designed with the business traveller in mind and provide standard accommodation at a fair price, while injecting a certain individuality into their properties. The Apex European is convenient for Haymarket Station. The 68 rooms have large workstations and fax points. The hotel has conference facilities for up to 120 delegates.



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