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6 and Highland cattle that strut and stroll across the grounds. In the spacious bedrooms,

modern media conveniences such as DVD players and flat-screen plasma TVs are
hidden in bespoke cabinets. The hotel's Rhubarb restaurant is among the city's most
theatrical looking and serves high-class food.
Priestfield Rd., Edinburgh EH16 5UT. & 0131/225-7800. Fax [phone]. www.prestonfield.com. 18
units. £285 double with breakfast. AE, MC, V. Free parking. Bus: 2, 14, or 30. Amenities: Restaurant; bar;
babysitting; concierge; room service. In room: TV/DVD, minibar, Wi-Fi.
Moderate
Aonach Mor Named after a West Highland mountain, this basic but comfortable
guesthouse is located in a proud, if short, row of three-story Victorian terraced
houses. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, some of the rooms offer
views toward the impressive escarpment of Arthur's Seat.
14 Kilmaurs Terrace, Newington, Edinburgh EH16 5DR. & 0131/667-8694. www.aonachmor.com.
7 units. £60-£140 double with breakfast (depending on season). MC, V. Parking on street. Bus: 30 or 33.
In room: TV, hair dryer.
Borough This boutique hotel southeast of the Meadows was designed by Brit-
ain's Ben Kelly, who was best known in the 1980s and 90s for designing the famous
Hacienda nightclub in Manchester. The rooms are admittedly on the small side,
but they are individually designed and at least have high ceilings and casement
windows as well as stylish looks. The bar and restaurant on the ground floor are
equally fashionable.
72 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PY. & 0131/668-2255. www.theboroughhotel.com. 11 units. £50-
£150 double with breakfast. Limited parking. Bus: 42. Amenities: Restaurant; bar. In room: TV/DVD/CD,
Wi-Fi.
Elmview This luxurious bed-and-breakfast in a row of Victorian town houses is on
the edge of Bruntsfield Links, at the northwest corner of the Meadows. Each of the
rooms is well furnished with en suite bathrooms. The only possible hang-up is that
immediate street parking is reserved for permanent residents.
15 Glengyle Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9LN. & 0131/228-1973. www.elmview.co.uk. 3 units. £90-£120
double with breakfast. MC, V. Bus: 11, 15, or 17. In room: TV, hair dryer.
23 Mayfield Run since June 2008 by the former owners of Aonach Mor,
this handsome three-story sandstone guesthouse is about a mile from the city center.
Not all of the units are large, but they tend toward the plush side—and are afford-
able. Family rooms have one double and two single beds; the deluxe four-poster
rooms have mahogany furniture.
23 Mayfield Gardens, Edinburgh EH9 2BX. & 0131/667-5806. Fax [phone]. www.23mayfield.
co.uk. 9 units. £80-£130 double with breakfast. MC, V. Free parking. Bus: 5, 7, 8, or 29. Amenities:
Lounge. In room: TV, hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
Inexpensive
Thrums Hotel Thrums Hotel has high-ceilinged guest rooms with some
antique furnishings. Children are particularly welcomed here: Some rooms are set
aside for families, while the garden has an outdoor play area. Six units come with a
shower-only bathroom; the rest are equipped with combination tub and shower.
14-15 Minto St., Edinburgh EH9 1RQ. & 0131/667-5545. Fax [phone]. www.thrumshotel.com.
15 units. £55-£110 double with breakfast. MC, V. Free parking. Bus: 5, 7, 8, or 29. In room: TV, hair dryer.