Location. The Tigerlily Hotel is a fashionable boutique property combining the splendour of a five- storey Georgian building with contemporary styling. It is set in central Edinburgh's highly desirable New Town (established in the 18th century), with Princes Street 250 metres away. Waverley Train Station is 500 metres from the hotel, and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 7.5 miles distance, an approximate driving time of 20 minutes. Hotel Features.The hotel has its own nightclub, Lulu, in the basement, and there is a chic bar serving cocktails, and complimentary newspapers on offer in the lobby. Air-conditioned public areas feature complimentary wireless Internet access, and there is also 24-hour room service, an all-hours front desk, laundry facilities, and a range of business services. Parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

Tigerlily Restaurant serves a modern fusion of European cuisines with Asian influences, amidst stylish Georgian opulence.

Guestrooms.The 33 guestrooms, over five floors, feature original paintings, bright fabrics and smart, contemporary furnishings. All are equipped with satellite television, DVD players, wireless Internet access, MP3 players, video-game consoles, direct-dial phones, climate control, clock radios and complimentary newspapers. The bathrooms have designer toiletries, hair dryers and bathrobes.

Expert Tip. Take a train from Waverley Station to North Queensferry, a journey of 20 minutes. The route goes over the 2.5 kilometres of one of the engineering wonders of the world, the Forth Rail Bridge, completed in 1890. North Queensferry, on the Firth of Forth coast, is set under the enormous spans.

Room Types:

Luxury Double:   One double bed. Original paintings, bright fabrics and smart, contemporary furnishings. Satellite television, DVD player, wireless Internet access, MP3 player, video-game console, direct-dial phone, climate control, clock radio and complimentary newspapers. Bathroom with designer toiletries, hair dryer and bathrobes.

Superior Double:   One double bed. Original paintings, bright fabrics and smart, contemporary furnishings. Satellite television, DVD player, wireless Internet access, MP3 player, video-game console, direct-dial phone, climate control, clock radio and complimentary newspapers. Bathroom with designer toiletries, hair dryer and bathrobes.

Driving Directions: Getting there. Taxis are available at the airport, and the fare to the hotel is typically 16 GBP. Many of Edinburgh's main attractions can be reached on foot, and the city has a good bus service. The best way to see the surrounding countryside is to hire a car.