Descriptions Hotel Ailsa Craig
Free WiFi Internet AccessSituated in an elegant tree-lined terrace, overlooking the Firth of Forth, is the Ailsa Craig Hotel. Designed by the renowned architect William Playfair as a family town house for a wealthy merchant, this is a traditional Georgian building, built in 1820, which has been tastefully refurbished, with new carpets and decoration throughout, whilst retaining many of the original fine architectural features. The hotel is ideally situated for both business and leisure guests, being a 10 minute walk from the bustling cosmopolitan heart of the City. Access to Edinburghs International Conference Centre, the Airport and motorway networks is very convenient, and Waverley train and St Andrew Square bus station are close by. Our welcoming en-suite rooms offer the discerning traveller all the comforts expected, including colour television, radio alarm, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and telephone. Most of the hotels rooms provide wonderful views over Royal Terrace gardens and out to the Firth of Forth, or the tranquility of our own private gardens to the rear. Just a short walk from the hotel is the world famous Princes Street with its magnificent views of the Castle which overlooks the city. Edinburgh has all that the visitor could wish for. With many fine art galleries, museums and theatres, a cultural presence is never far away. History is reflected in the Royal Mile, the Palace of Holyrood House and the Castle, all contrasting with the elegant terraces of the new town. As a base for touring, Edinburgh is unbeatable. Only 10 minutes to Princes Street and Ocean Terminal for the Royal Yacht Brittania. Close to Playhouse Theatre (5 minutes walk), Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Princes Street (with its famous gardens and views of Edinburgh Castle). There is a wide variety of local shopping facilities, including Harvey Nichols, restaurants and bars (we even have a Hard Rock Cafe!). Just a few minutes walk from the Omni Centre which boasts a Warner Village Cinema , bars, restaurants, nightclub and comedy venue. Places of historical interest Dynamic Earth and new wing of the Royal Museum of Scotland opened by the Queen in 1999.FREE WIFI Internet Access no Hen or Stag groups allowed PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NO SMOKING HOTEL
Ailsa Craig Hotel is a 3 star central Edinburgh hotel, just 15 minutes' walk from Waverley rail station and Edinburgh's elegant Princes Street. Enjoy easy access to a wide range of Edinburgh tourist attractions, including Edinburgh's Playhouse Theatre and the stunning views of the Scottish capital and beyond from Calton Hill. Well-appointed, traditional facilities, plus a superb Scottish breakfast included in the rates. The hotel also has convenient public transport links close by, with a number of bus services stopping just 200 metres from the establishment.
Ailsa Craig Hotel is situated in a fully refurbished, Georgian-period townhouse, retaining a number of original design features, with a total of 16 rooms. Choose from a range of en suite single, double, triple and quad options, all equipped with heating, hair dryer, coffee / tea making facilities, TV, telephone and free WiFi internet. Cots and highchairs are also provided for babies. The hotel also provides an attentive, helpful 24 hour reception service, and is the ideal location for business or leisure travellers.
3 star comforts in a traditional central Edinburgh location.
