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Friday, January 9, 2009

Royal Mile Residence

Rooms From: £130

219 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1PE
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Perfectly positioned on the Royal Mile, these luxurious serviced apartments have good views and are close to historic attractions and restaurants and a few minutes’ walk from Princes Street.


Whether you are visiting for business, fun or for a family holiday you will have a wonderful home-from-home with space to relax. Facilities include Molton Brown toiletries, fabulous bathrooms, great kitchens, entry phones, Wi-Fi and Sky TV.

You will have complimentary use of the Escape Health Club and Spa, which is part of The Scotsman Hotel and only a 5-minute walk away.
Please note that you book in at 65 Cockburn Street, which is a 3-minute walk away, as due to the historic nature of the building it is not possible to have a reception at the building. Staff will be delighted to help you with your bags to your room.

Please note that there is no lift in the historic building, there is the original turnpike stairwell. If you have reduced mobility or small children in prams, please request an apartment on the lower floor.

Membership to The Escape Gym and Cowshed Spa, at The Scotsman hotel, is also included. It is a 5-minute walk away and has a stainless steel pool. Guests are also entitled to a fantastic 10% off all Cowshed treatments.


Rooms
From £130 (7 rooms total)
Location
City / Town Centre,  Business / Industrial Park,  Financial Centre,  Main Shopping Area,  Theatreland / Entertainment Area, 
Transport
Air: Edinburgh - Turnhouse , 11Km
Road: A1
Rail: Waverley, .3Km
Average guest rating
86.2%

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Directions

On Foot
From Waverley Train Station :
- Take the Market Street exit and when you come out onto Market Street, turn right.
- Cross the pedestrian crossing and you will see an entrance to Fleshmarket Close.
- Go up the stairs, then at the top you will see on your left the Southern Cross Cafe with a blue awning.
- You will check-in next to this, at 65 Cockburn Street.
- Check-in and then a receptionist will assist you to Royal Mile Apartments, which are at the top of Cockburn Street.

By Taxi
From the airport:
The airport is 8 miles (12.9 km) from the Royal Mile Residence. A taxi should take approximately 20 to 25 minutes depending on traffic.

By Bus
From the airport:
Take the Airport Express bus. This departs approximately every 10 minutes during peak times. Stay on the bus until it terminates on Waverley Bridge in the centre of Edinburgh. When you get off the bus, turn left and head across the road and up Cockburn Street. Check-in is located at 65 Cockburn Street, next to the Southern Cross Café.


Nearest Motorway or Main Road: A1
Airport: (EDI) Edinburgh - Turnhouse , 11Km
Nearest Port: (Rosyth) , 15Km
Nearest Major Train Station: Waverley, .3Km
Nearest Local Train Station: Waverley, .3Km
Nearest Coach/Bus Station: St. Andrews, .6Km


*Directions are included in your booking confirmation email.

In Hotel Guest Services
Parking & Transport: Nearby Pay to Park,  Self Parking, 
Family / Children's services: Cots / Cribs,  Child friendly focus & attitude,  High Chairs, 
Concierge Services: Guest Laundry Facilities,  24-Hour Front Desk,  Travel reservation service,  Left Luggage / Storage Facilities, 
Guest Entertainment:
Business Services:
Hotel Policy
Check In: You may check in from 15:00 hours.
Check Out: You must check out by 11:00 hours.
CANCELLATION POLICY: null
COMMENTS: Please check-in at 65 Cockburn Street, at Central Reservations. From here, staff can take your bags to your apartment.

At the entrance to the apartments is an iron gate with a secure code. All apartments have a swipe card to gain entry. There is an entry phone inside each apartment.
Local Attractions
Walter Scott Monument
Located in the Georgian Town, the gothic tower was constructed as a monument to Edinburgh's patriotic Son Sir Walter Scott. A famous poet and storyteller. Can be climbed to get an interesting perspective on Edinburgh.

St Giles
Edinburgh's Cathedral located on the Royal Mile opposite the Residence.

Holyrood Palace
The official residence of any Royalty visiting the Scottish Capital. Located at the bottom end of the Royal Mile a 5 minute walk from the Royal Mile Residence.

Edinburgh Castle
The picturesque castle that dominates the city and has made the Edinburgh Skyline instantly recognised the world over. Just a short stroll from your front door.






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