PRESTONFIELD EDINBURGH

Prestonfield - AA Hotel of the Year 2005 - in the top 25 of luxury hotels in Europe and the top 5 luxury hotels in the UK in the Tripadvisor travellers choice awards 2012 - is the most talked-about hotel in Scotland and was recently awarded the ultimate rating of 5 AA Red Stars to become the only hotel of this caliber in Edinburgh - Opulent and indulgent it every way it is totally unique - Prestonfield is rated one of the Best 101 Hotels in the World by Tatler and Abercrombie and Kent - Voyager confirm it as the stuff of pure fantasy Conde Nast Traveller say it is so extravagant it is like walking onto the set of some flamboyant costume drama - Located in an exceptionally well-restored 17th century mansion - Prestonfield was built as the grand home of a former Lord Mayor of Edinburgh - It is still surrounded by acres of Royal Parkland and a golf course yet it is just moments from the historic attractions of Edinburgh Castle - the Royal Mile - the business district and shopping areas - Privately owned by James Thomson - creator of the world-renowned Witchery by the Castle Restaurant - his recent lavish restoration has brought luxury - theatre and comfort to the most character-filled hotel in Scotland - Each of the 24 bedrooms and suites has been individually decorated in his trademark style - Guests will find every modern convenience from air-conditioning to Plasma TVs - Bose CD players and controllable lighting hidden behind the velvet upholstered walls - Designed to impress its many famous visitors - Prestonfield is just as impressive today with a sumptuous collection of log-fired public rooms - private dining rooms - bars and the Rhubarb Restaurant - The Prestonfield experience is truly unique and memorable - from the warm greeting of our black-kilted porters when you arrive - you will agree with the Mrs and Mrs Smith Guide who described Prestonfield as VIP treatment without the A-list price tag. Opulence has never been so affordable.