...fireplace in the lounge bar. The MP's Bistro is set in a bright, modern room with Mediterranean influenced decor, and caters for all tastes with an international menu of hearty Scottish breakfasts and candle-lit dinner options. Room service is available between certain hours, and wireless Internet is available. The hotel also offers laundry and dry cleaning services. Nearby attractions include the National Gallery of Scotland, 800 metres away, and Holyrood Palace, one mile away. Edinburgh Airport is seven miles from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes. Getting there: Frequent daily bus services run from the bus station adjacent to the Terminal to the central Edinburgh bus terminus at Waverley Bridge. Taxis are also available from a taxi rank adjacent to the Terminal and cost approximately £18 to the hotel.

Room Types:

Twin Room:   One double or two twin beds. Traditional style decor with patterned fabrics. City or river view. Colour television, direct-dial phone, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, dial-up Internet connection. Bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

Double Room :   One queen bed. Traditional style decor with patterned fabrics. City or river view. Colour television, direct-dial phone, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, dial-up Internet connection. Bathroom with hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.

Driving Directions: Driving directions: From the airport, take the A8 motorway in the direction of the city centre. Follow Corstorphine Road past Haymarket Station and turn onto Princess Street following left hand signs onto the one- way system. Turn right at the second set of traffic lights onto Queen Street. Follow Queen Street into York Place. At the roundabout turn right onto Leith Street, turn left after the second set of traffic lights and then left up a steep cobbled street called Calton Hill where the hotel is situated.

Room Amenities:

• Smoking rooms • Shower/tub combination • Extra towels/bedding • Complimentary toiletries • Iron/ironing board (on request • Direct-dial phone • Trouser press 

- Playhouse Theatre - 400 metres| - Museum of Scotland - 800 metres| - National Gallery of Scotland - 800 metres| - Edinburgh Castle - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)| - Holyrood Palace - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)| - Whisky Heritage Centre - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)| - Dynamic Earth (geographical centre) - 1 mile (1.5 kilometres)| - Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres)| - Royal Yacht Brittania - 2 miles (3 kilometres)| - Botanic Gardens - 2 miles (3 kilometres)|