The Howard

Board basis:

Bed & Full Scottish Breakfast

Family rooms:

1 child under 12 is charged at a supplement, sharing with 2 adults.

Room and hotel facilities:

Each of the 18 opulent en-suite bedrooms in this elegant 5* hotel include LCD flat screen televisions, trouser press, complimentary Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet toiletries and in room broadband. Lunch, dinner and afternoon tea may be taken in the hotels` popular Atholl restaurant, an intimate 14 seater fine dining experience, serving modern Scottish cuisine, which is popular with guests and local residents alike. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap in the in the sumptuous and relaxing Drawing room. Every guest at the Howard has a dedicated butler to cater for their every whim, from unpacking their bags to ironing their shirts.
Please Note: The hotel will be closing on 20.12.17

Hotel and location:

The 5* Howard Hotel is located in the heart of the vibrant city centre, just a 10 minute stroll from the bustling shops of Princes Street and within easy reach of the picturesque Edinburgh Castle. Offering an outstanding level of service, The Howard even provides guests with their very own butler! With an eclectic mix of bars and restaurants all within walking distance and outstanding panoramic views over the city, this luxurious yet discreet Georgian townhouse really is the perfect place for an indulgent getaway.

Getting there:

BY TRAIN: Waverley Station: Waverley is the main station in Edinburgh. Coming out from the station head towards Waverley Bridge. Turn right when you reach Princes street. Follow the road and turn left when you reach St Andrews Street. Turn right and stay on St Andrews Square. Turn right into Dundas Street. Turn right in to Great King Street. The hotel is situated on your left.

BY CAR: From the North: Approach Edinburgh on the A90 from the Forth Road Bridge and follow signs for the city centre. At the Holiday Inn Garden Court Hotel (Right), take right fork on the road. Continue straight on at a roundabout and aim for the town centre. You will cross a large old bridge (Dean Bridge) about 1 mile from the roundabout. Upon leaving the bridge, there will be a small hill. Take the first left after the bridge at the traffic lights on to Randolph Crescent. Take the first left and right at the mini-roundabout onto St Colme Street, leading to Queen Street. Once on Queen Street, take the 2nd turning on your left onto Dundas Street and then the 3rd right onto Great King Street. The Howard is situated within the first block on the left hand side.

BY CAR: From the South: The A1 North will bring you right into Edinburgh`s City centre. Drive past the Playhouse (on your left) and take the second exit at the immediate roundabout (by the cinema/Omni Centre). Drive along York Place, which becomes Queen Street, Take the second right along Queen Street Gardens West, which becomes Howe Street. Take the third right turn which is Great King Street. Travel along the cobbled street and go straight over the traffic lights, The Howard is almost immediately on the left hand side.

Check-in:

Check-in: 3pm Check-out: 12pm

Car Parking:

The hotel can provide valet parking at the rate of £15 per 24 hour period.

Other hotel categories to consider:

Central Edinburgh hotels, Princes St - New Town hotels, George Street hotels, 5 star Edinburgh hotels

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