Edinburgh International Airport (EDI): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 8 miles (13 kilometers).

The Airport Express bus and taxis are available for transfer from the airport to the centre of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh city centre is compact and easy to walk around. The hotel can order black taxis on request and these can also be hailed on the street. There is also a wide choice of buses with route maps, timetables and fares displayed at many stops.

The Carvers Table - This former banking hall is tastefully decorated in green and brown and has brown marble pillars, chandeliers, ornate lamps and a central glass dome. Tables are well-spaced offering privacy for dinners, but can easily be arranged to accommodate larger groups. The central area often doubles up as a dance floor during the hotel’s special theme nights. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served as a buffet with fresh fish, roast meats and vegetarian options.

Clans Bar - Clan crests from all over Scotland are displayed in glass cabinets, black leather sofas, an open fire and dark wood furnishings combine to give the bar a country club feel. Light snacks are available from early morning until late at night.

Lobby Lounge - Pastries, sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee are served throughout the day in the light and relaxed raised lobby. Highland tea with fresh scones, shortbread and pastries is served daily at 3pm.

Amenity highlights: The hotel has two excellent restaurants, the buffest style Carvers Table and the fine dining Le Chambertin. Another highlight is the Clans Bar with its quaint tartan touches and single malt whiskies.

Insider tip: The hotel frequently hosts unusual theme nights in The Carvers Table restaurant. These include Scottish Evenings, Arabian Nights, Casino Nights with a Monte Carlo theme.