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Click for travel directions The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is a modern hotel set in the centre of Edinburgh’s historic heart. A sense of warmth becomes apparent as soon as the glass doors at the entrance swish back. The wonderfully inviting reception lobby is made more relaxing by the huge sofas and flickering fire. The four-star Edinburgh hotel overlooks the ancient crags of Holyrood Park, beside the new Scottish Parliament: the hotel offers its guests a dramatic mix of modern luxury and timeless good service.

The Holyrood Hotel is located in Edinburgh's Old Town, on the boundaries of Holyrood Park. The historic Royal Mile is on your doorstep, while the centre of Edinburgh is within easy reach. Edinburgh Rail Station is only a 15 minute walk away, and the hotel is conveniently positioned near to the A1 and A7 roads.

Along with satellite television, direct dial telephones and modem links, mini bar and spacious desks, every one of the 156 bedrooms at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel features little touches to make you feel entirely at home. Elegant Harris Tweed soft furnishings bring a dash of Highland romance and warm maple wood finishes reflect the warm welcome. It is fitting that a restaurant built on the site of a former glass-blowing workshop takes such a craftsman’s pride in its cooking. In the Steak and Grill Restaurant, the fine dining restaurant, the award-winning chefs have a real passion for food, using lovingly prepared fresh ingredients from Scotland and abroad to produce dishes of stunning flavours and subtle aromas. The restaurant offers a classical approach to cooking with the emphasis on quality and simplicity.

Whatever your idea of relaxation is, you’ll find the Vital Health Fitness and Beauty Club at the hotel the perfect place to unwind. With a gym, 14-metre swimming pool, a sauna and steam room and a range of beauty treatments, you can afford to take things easy. If you are visiting Edinburgh on business, then you have the Holyrood and Salisbury Suites to choose from for your boardroom meeting or presentation, both of which have great views and faultless facilities.
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Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AU
Scotland

  • Number of bedrooms: 156
  • Number of conference rooms: 2
  • Restaurants and bars: Steak and Grill Restaurant, Piano Lounge
  • Leisure: Spa, pool, gym
  • Internet access: Chargeable wireless throughout
  • Car parking: Chargeable onsite parking, valet
  • Nearest rail: Waverley train station, 0.5 mile