Hotel Bank - Edinburgh city

Hotel description

The Bank Hotel occupies the prime location in Edinburgh city centre, situated on the Royal mile and only two minutes walk from Princes Street, all the history and culture of Edinburgh is quite literally on your doorstep. Built in 1923 as a grand Bank, the building was extensively renovated with many original features restored in 1998 to create The Bank Hotel, and which has recently undergone refurbishment in February 2008. The Bank Hotel comprises 9 en-suite bedrooms of a 3 star standard, each one individually designed to reflect the work and lives of a famous Scot. Arranged over the three floors and accessed via the original staircase, all rooms benefit from LCD panel TV's, safes, hairdryers, direct-dial telephones, Tea & Coffee making facilities and added comforts such as CD players, bathrobes & limited room service.

Hotel location description

This popular city hotel is located in the centre of Edinburgh, on the Royal Mile. Countless shopping venues, bars, restaurants and nightclubs are to be found in the vicinity. The sightseeing attraction of Holyrood Palace is only 200 m away from the hotel. Links to the public transport network also lie within walking distance. Transfer to the airport takes about 25 minutes (15km).

Room description

Each of the welcoming rooms has been individually created to reflect the work and lives of a famous Scot. Accessed via the original staircase, all come with en-suite bathrooms, LCD panel TV's and tea/coffee making facilities as well as creature comforts such as luxury bath robes.

Meal service description

A full Scottish and continental style breakfast selection is served by in the mezzanine level of the Bank Bar, with views onto The Royal Mile.

Payment methods description

Breakfast is on offer each morning.American Express, MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.

arrival description how to

From the airport follow signs to Edinburgh city centre along the A8, through Corstorphine, Murrayfield and Haymarket. At the West End of Princes Street, turn right into Lothian Road and take the first left into Kings Stables Road. Follow this road under the bridge until you reach the Grassmarket. At the T Junction turn left into the Grassmarket and continue through onto the Cowgate under 2 bridges. After the 2nd bridge take the 2nd road on your left, a small lane called Blackfriars Street. Turn left at the top onto the Royal Mile and the Bank Hotel is situated on the corner of South Bridge and the Royal Mile on your left hand side. You are able to park briefly on Niddry Street, which is the first street on the left before the hotel, while you are unload your luggage. Car parking is available at St Johns Hill Car Park by the Pleasance, where guests will receive 20% discount on parking.

Comments from hotel

Check in at 2 pm and check out til 11am.

Description Hotel Bank

• Year of construction: 1923
• Last renovated: 1998
• Total number of rooms: 9
• Double / twin rooms: 9

Hotel type Hotel Bank

• > City hotel
• > Historic hotel

Methods of payment Hotel Bank

• > JCB
• > Visa
• > American Express
• > MasterCard

Room facilities (Standard room) Hotel Bank

• > Shower
• > TV
• > Hairdryer
• > Bathroom
• > Central heating
• > Tea / Coffee
• > Direct dial telephone
• > Carpeted

Facilities Hotel Bank

• > 24h check-in
• > Bar-s

Restaurant Hotel Bank

• > Breakfast

Interest points Hotel Bank

• Edinburgh Castle: 644m
• Palace of Holyrood: 966m
• National Galleries: 805m
• Greyfriars Kirk: 483m
• Princes Street: 322m

Distances (in meters) Hotel Bank

• Bar / Pub: 10
• Shopping facilities: 10
• Restaurants: 10
• Public transport: 10