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Bank Hotel  

Address: 1 South Bridge EH1 1LL Edinburgh
Area: City Centre
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Hotel Information
This is a hotel with a difference...

Bank Hotel is originally built as a bank in 1923, then converted into a hotel and tastefully refurbished in 1998. Its imposing façade remains an unquestionably impressive landmark on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

Located on the Royal Mile in the heart of Edinburgh, this is a hotel with a difference. The ground floor is occupied with Logie Bairds Bar, which is a popular venue for both locals and visitors either dining or socialising. The reception area is located to the rear of the bar and guest breakfast are served in the bar balcony. The staircase to the bedrooms is to the back of the bar through an oak pannel door. The rooms are located over three floors and the hotel has no lift.


LOCATION

Bank Hotel is located on the Royal Mile in Edinburghs Old Town. Only minutes walk from the main shopping area as well as all main tourist attractions.

PROPERTY AMENITIES

* Guests of the Bank Hotel enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning.

* Logie Bairds Bar:
Bar meals made using local produce are served until late in the lively bar, which shows live sporting events via satellite television.

ROOM AMENITIES

* This hotel features nine guestrooms, all of which include complimentary toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities.

CANCELLATION POLICY

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  Facilities
HOTEL FACILITIES

Bar Bar Restaurant Restaurant
Security Safe, Reception Security Safe, Reception

ROOM FACILITIES

Direct-dial telephone Direct-dial telephone DVD player DVD player
Hair Dryer Hair Dryer Mini Bar Mini Bar
Non-Smoking Rooms Non-Smoking Rooms Security Safe Security Safe
Tea & Coffee Equipment Tea & Coffee Equipment Television Television
Trouser Press Trouser Press
  User Reviews
Rating   
"Excellent!"
We have just returned from an overnight stay at the caledonian hilton hotel in Edinburgh. First we were extremely impressed by the location of the hotel, it is right in the middle of all the great shops pubs, restaurants and tourist attractions, also princes street gardens is just over the road,ideal for having a picnic. We arrived a few hours earlier as the weather was good and wanted to make the most of it. We asked the concierge if we could park up in the car park around the back and he said it was ok. The car was left there for 24 hours and cost us ?9.50 which we thought was good considering the prices you can be charged thats if you find a space. The room was clean and modern but lacked A/c but they did provide a fan which helped as it was hot when we stayed there. The leisure centre was ok but the pool was small and filled up quickly especially before breakfast so go after if you can. Breakfast was really good and we didnt have to wait to be seated.We were waited on for coffee toast and juices but helped ourselves to cooked meals, cereals and fresh fruit. We would definately recommend the bar on a night as it wasnt too busy and was relaxing, with good service. Overall we thought the staff were very polite friendly and helpful and the view from our room was to die for. We definately recommend spending the extra money on a castle view, you wont be disappointed.
Rating   
"Quirky!"
When researching a hotel in a city I didnt know, I took some advise from tripadvisor. This hotel had mixed reviews from people but I went ahead with the booking to see for myself. I loved the quirkiness and the beauty of the building. My husband and I had a great stay, it is noisy but then I would expect that from any City hotel. The staff were wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean although old which I felt was part of the quirkiness, I didnt expect it to look like the inside of a Best Western or Hojo's, its what I found appealing about the hotel. The bar is very busy and smoky if you are returning after 9pm and you may have to ask people to move to get to the door to get to the upstairs, but really people were very friendly and didnt mind. I would recommend this hotel to most of my friends, perhaps not to elderly relatives who would find the lack of elevator a strain and the noise an annoyance. Overall worth the money and very enjoyable.
Rating   
"Quirky!"
When researching a hotel in a city I didnt know, I took some advise from tripadvisor. This hotel had mixed reviews from people but I went ahead with the booking to see for myself. I loved the quirkiness and the beauty of the building. My husband and I had a great stay, it is noisy but then I would expect that from any City hotel. The staff were wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean although old which I felt was part of the quirkiness, I didnt expect it to look like the inside of a Best Western or Hojo's, its what I found appealing about the hotel. The bar is very busy and smoky if you are returning after 9pm and you may have to ask people to move to get to the door to get to the upstairs, but really people were very friendly and didnt mind. I would recommend this hotel to most of my friends, perhaps not to elderly relatives who would find the lack of elevator a strain and the noise an annoyance. Overall worth the money and very enjoyable.
Rating   
"Fantastic Location, Great Value"
Okay, so it WAS 56 stairs to the room (it would be more to the top floor) but even two completely out-of-shape Canadians could handle that. And no one has mentioned that elevators in buildings like this tend to be noisy, so the lack of noise could be considered a bonus (REALLY stretching there!). Location, location, location - smack dab in the middle of the Royal Mile, fifteen minutes to the castle (again, even for out-of-shape Canadians) and if you're too lazy to walk, buses and a cab stand right outside the door. Walking distance as well to the train station. Our room was clean and comfortable, and, being the John Logie Baird room, decorated with television equipment. The bar downstairs (also the reception desk) is well-stocked and serves good food, including a breakfast that was comped with the room. Go ahead, try the haggis - I wasn't convinced it worked as part of a breakfast, but it really does. We have no complaints about the room, the service, the location or the food. I think that may be why we've given this hotel our highest recommendation to our friends and will be going back to the Bank ourselves whenever we can get back to Scotland.




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ATTRACTIONS

* Edinburgh (EDI - 10 km
* Princess Street
* Scottish Parliament
* Holyrood Palace
* Royal Yacht Britannia - 3 km
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EICC  1km
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National Gallery of Scotland  1km
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Brass Rubbing Centre  0km
Palace of Holyroodhouse  0km
Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers  1km
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National Museums of Scotland  0km
Royal Museum of Scotland  0km
Edinburgh Museum of Childhood  0km
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   Popular Area
Omni Centre Edinburgh  1km
   Shopping Area
Scottish Gems  0km
Princes Mall  1km
Multrees Walk  1km
   Stadium or Arena
Easter Road Stadium  2km
Murrayfield Stadium  3km
   Theatre
Edinburgh Festival Theatre  0km
Edinburgh Playhouse  1km
Royal Lyceum Theatre  1km
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   Train Station
Edinburgh Waverley station  0km
   Point of Interest
Royal Mile  0km
Nicolson Street  0km
St Giles Cathedral  0km
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Calton Hill  1km
Inverleith House  2km
Tynecastle Park  3km
   University - College
Edinburgh University  0km
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh  0km
Napier University  2km
   Railway Station
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station  0km
   Sports Team
Hibernian FC  2km
Edinburgh Rugby RFC  2km
Edinburgh City FC  2km
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   Attraction
Edinburgh Zoo  5km
   Monument or Landmark
Scott Monument  1km
Edinburgh Castle  1km
   Airport
Turnhouse (EDI)  10km
Dundee Airport (DND)  50km
Glasgow (GLA)  68km

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