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( 0131-225 5084;
www.bb-edinburgh.com
;
3 Rothesay Tce; s/d £99/140; )
Built in 1883 as a
grand home for the proprietor of the
Scotsman
newspaper, this Victorian extravaganza of
carved oak, parquet floors, stained glass and elaborate fireplaces was given a designer
makeover in 2011 to create a striking contemporary hotel. Rooms on the 2nd floor are the
most spacious, but the smaller top-floor rooms enjoy the finest views - those at the front
can see Edinburgh Castle, those at the back look across the Water of Leith to the Firth of
Forth.
DENE GUEST HOUSE££
( 0131-556 2700;
www.deneguesthouse.com
; 7 Eyre Pl; per person £25-50; )
The Dene is a
friendly and informal place, set in a charming Georgian town house, with a welcoming
owner and spacious bedrooms. The inexpensive single rooms make it ideal for solo travel-
lers; children under 10 staying in their parents' room pay half price.
| B&B
South Edinburgh
There are lots of guest houses in the South Edinburgh suburbs of Tollcross, Morningside,
Marchmont and Newington, especially on and around Minto St and Mayfield Gardens
(the continuation of North Bridge and Nicolson St) in Newington. This is the main traffic
artery from the south and a main bus route into the city centre.
SOUTHSIDE GUEST HOUSE ££
( 0131-668 4422;
www.southsideguesthouse.co.uk
;
8 Newington Rd; s/d £70/90; )
Though set in
a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guesthouse category
and feels more like a modern boutique hotel. Its eight stylish rooms ooze interior design,
standing out from other Newington B&Bs through the clever use of bold colours and
modern furniture.
| B&B
PRESTONFIELD HOUSE HOTEL £££
( 0131-668 3346;
www.prestonield.com
;
Priestfield Rd; r/ste from £221/274; )
If the blonde
wood, brown leather and brushed steel of modern boutique hotels leave you cold, then this
is the place for you. A 17th-century mansion set in 8 hectares of parkland (complete with
peacocks and Highland cattle), Prestonfield House is draped in damask, packed with an-
tiques and decorated in red, black and gold - look out for original tapestries, 17th-century
| Boutique Hotel
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