Location. Alba Executive Apartments are located in a quiet suburb which lies two miles from the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city. Edinburgh Castle is two miles from the hotel, and the outstanding neo- classical architecture of the 18th-century New Town is 2.5 miles away. Hotel Features. These apartments are located in a Victorian sandstone two-storey townhouse typical of Edinburgh's leafy suburbs and retain many original features. Concierge services, including restaurant booking and sightseeing tours, housekeeping and a dry cleaning services are provided. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Apartments. The three apartments have high ceilings with original mouldings, fireplaces, light minimalist decor and smart, contemporary furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television, CD and DVD players, wireless Internet access and separate sitting areas. Kitchens have cookware and refrigerators, and bathrooms offer designer toiletries.

Expert Tip. The walk up Arthur's Seat, two miles from the hotel, is reasonably arduous but it is possible to cheat by driving most of the way. Those who make it to the summit are rewarded by exceptional views across the city and over the Firth of Forth to Fife.

<span style="color: black;font-weight: bold"> <p>Guests should confirm their arrival time by calling the number provided on their Booking Confirmation at least 24 hours prior to arrival. A staff member will meet guests at the property.</p>

Room Types:

3 Bedroom Villa:   One king and two double beds. Living room with wooden floor and sofa. LCD television, CD and DVD player, fireplace, wireless Internet access. Kitchen with cookware, microwave, refrigerator, tea and coffee facilities, dishwasher, washing machine, and a table with eight chairs. Bathroom with walk-in shower, makeup mirror and complimentary designer toiletries. Bathroom with shower/tub combination.

Mews Cottage:   Three double beds in three bedrooms, plus one twin bed in fourth bedroom. Living room with wooden floor, two sofas, LCD television, wireless Internet, and DVD player. Kitchen with cookware, microwave, refrigerator, tean and coffee facilities, dishwasher, and washing machine. Two shower rooms and one bathroom with shower/tub combination.

Coach House:   One king bed and two sofabeds. Living room with LCD television, and CD and DVD players. Kitchen with cookware, microwave, refrigerator, tea and coffee facilities, dishwasher, washing machine, and a table with four chairs. Bathroom with shower/tub combination.

Driving Directions: From Edinburgh Airport (EDI): Distance to Alba Executive Apartments is 12 miles, approximately 25 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Airlink 100 operates express bus services to the city centre. Buses run every 10 minutes and depart from the bus station next to the terminal. An open-return pass costs 5 GBP. The N22 night bus runs between midnight and 4 a.m. Taxis wait at a rank next to the terminal, and cost approximately 20 GBP to the hotel, depending on traffic and time of day. Waverley, Edinburgh's main railway station, can be reached by bus or taxi and is two miles from the hotel. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Edinburgh city and the Lothian region are served by a good bus network. There are hop-on, hop-off stops for city bus tours throughout central Edinburgh. Black cabs are available from the streets. The historic centre's cobbled streets are best explored by foot. Driving is not recommended for visitors, due to the complicated one-way systems.