The luxurious city hotel was built in 1903 and renovated in 2005. It offers 251 rooms spread over 7 floors, including 21 suites. Facilities include 24-hour reception, concierge service, currency exchange service and parking facilities. All public areas offer WLAN Internet access. The hotel offers 2 excellent restaurants, 2 bars and a health club with a pool and an amazing view of Edinburgh Castle. The lobby is large and is very elegant. There is a large staircase and a lounge leading off of it.

The luxury hotel lies in the heart of the city, at the west end of Princes Street. Just a stone's throw away there are various bars, restaurants, shops as well as historical sights are all waiting to be discovered. Excellent transport links can be found right outside the hotel. It is just a 10-minute walk to Waverly Station and the airport can be conveniently reached in around 20 minutes on public transport. Murrayfield stadium and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre are both around a 10-minute walk away.