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Dukes of Windsor Street Hotel
3 Star***
17 Windsor Street
Edinburgh, U.K. EH7 5LA

*NON-SMOKING HOTEL*


Located in central Edinburgh, Scotland 's capital city, Dukes of Windsor Street Hotel offers a warm welcome, good food and high quality accommodation situated in a quiet city centre location. This listed Georgian house originally designed as a private town house was built in 1822 by the famous architect William Playfair. It has stood the sands of time well and still retains much of its original Georgian splendor. Guests from all over the world enjoy the unique Georgian features, which combined with the quiet location of the hotel, makes Dukes of Windsor Street the perfect accommodation from which to explore one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

All eight of the three star rooms at "Dukes" have their own private en-suite facilities. Courtesy scented soap, bath gel and shampoo are standard at Dukes of Windsor Street Hotel, as are the heated rails for the soft white hand and bath towels provided. All bed linens at Dukes of Windsor Street are of crisp white cotton, with all bedrooms providing complementary teas and coffees, television, hairdryer and radio. Luggage stands and warm blankets are also available in all rooms for guests use. Irons and compact ironing boards are available for guests' use as is a pay phone situated in the foyer of the hotel. Wine, champagne and bottled beers can be ordered through room service. This service is available from 5pm to 7pm daily with the exception of Sunday when room service is available from 4pm to 6pm.

Our food is an important part of your stay in bed and breakfast accommodation. Breakfast at "Dukes" is served in our recently redecorated dining room or in the comfort of Guests' rooms. You can choose from our Quality Continental Breakfast menu or our Cooked Breakfast menu. Both breakfast menus combine the finest ingredients and Scottish produce.  Room service is also available for breakfast allowing guests the luxury of breakfast, cooked or continental, in their rooms for an extra charge. All breakfasts include a good choice of cereals, jams, hot croissants with wholemeal and white toast. Orange juice and a choice of teas are included [Earl Grey, peppermint, fruit, chamomile and jasmine teas on request], along with either fresh coffee or hot chocolate. Dietary requirements such as wheat intolerance are accommodated for at Dukes of Windsor Street Hotel. Please state your requirements including vegan and vegetarian preferences when making your reservation. This will ensure foods such as fresh soya milk and dairy-free produce are available for you on your arrival.

A leisurely 10 minute walk takes you to Princes Street, or to Harvey Nicholls and Jenners department store, or the designer shops of George Street. We are located close to the Calton Hill, with its impressive vistas of the city of Edinburgh, the River Forth and views of the Forth Bridges. If you are interested in Scottish history, you can stroll to the Palace of Hollyrood House and Arthur’s Seat, from where the Royal Mile leads you to Edinburgh Castle past numerous visitor attractions on the way.

Edinburgh Castle
The most popular visitor destination of all, Edinburgh Castle is a 20 minute walk from our central location. This famous castle dominates the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and gives stunning views of the city and countryside. St Margaret's chapel; Mons Meg siege cannon; the Great Hall; the magnificently restored Laich Hall and the national War Museum of Scotland are here together with the highly acclaimed "Honours of the Kingdom" exhibition which traces the history of Scotland's Crown Jewels and displays both the Scottish Regalia and the Stone of Destiny.

The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse is perhaps best known as the home of Mary Queen of Scots and was the setting for the many dramatic episodes in her short and turbulent reign. Mary was twice married in the Abbey at Holyroodhouse and witnessed the brutal murder of her secretary Rizzio in her private apartments.

Dynamic Earth
Situated only 15 minutes walk from the Royal Mile, Dynamic earth is an amazing adventure. A fabulous journey that takes visitors from the very beginning of time into the unknown future of our planet earth. Be shaken by earthquakes, face boiling lava, fly over freezing ice flows or get caught in a tropical storm. This experience of a lifetime is popular with visitors of all ages, and being only 30 minutes walk from the hotel through tree lined streets, past Queen Mary's Bath House and the Palace of Holyroodhouse it's well worth a visit.

The Royal Mile and Edinburgh's Old Town
From Edinburgh castle to The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal mile is a sequence of streets running down the rocky ridge on which medieval 'Old town' of Edinburgh was built. Scotland's story reverberates through every close and wind of this living museum. Fantastic to walk through this slice of history is easily within walking distance of the hotel.

ARE THERE ANY RESTUARANTS NEAR THE HOTEL ?
There are a minimum of twenty restaurants, about five clubs, bars, cafes, cinema [12 screen Omni], Playhouse Theatre, Delecatesants, Italian Patessari, Department Stores [John Lewis is four minutes walk from the hotel], dry cleaners, Health and Beauty Salon, chemist, two ATM's and two banks all within five minutes walking distance of the hotel.

DOES THE HOTEL HAVE INTERNET ACCESS ?
There is free internet access throughout Dukes of Windsor Street. Please ask for internet access on check-in if required.

DOES THE ROOM HAVE AN EN-SUITE?
All Guest's rooms at Dukes of Windsor Street have private bathrooms with either bath, shower, powershower or bath and shower combined.

IS THERE PARKING AT THE HOTEL ?
Being so near to the city centre Windsor Street has on street pay and display parking which is metered from Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.30pm daily. It is free to park on Saturday and Sunday and in the evenings from 5.30pm to 8.00am. [Please check meter tariffs and times on arrival].


A MEMBER OF OUR GROUP IS A CELIAC CAN WE ORDER WHEAT FREE BREAD ?
Provided we have two whole days clear before guests with dietary requirements arrival date, we can supply wheat free and dairy free produce for guests on request. Unfortunately due to the expense of the wheat free items all wheat free foods are chargable. There is no charge for Soya milk and spread. All specialist foods must be ordered on reserving accommodaton.

ARE THERE ANY BUS STOPS NEAR THE HOTEL ?

There are six bus stops within five minutes walk of the hotel including the stop for the Royal Yacht Britannia.

HOW FAR IS THE HOTEL FROM THE AIRPORT AND HOW DO WE GET THERE?

The airport is outside the city and is approximately 30 minutes distance to the hotel by either Airport Taxi, Airport Bus [ +15 minutes walk each way for airport bus ], Airport shuttles or Private Transfers [ask on reserving accommodation for Dukes Private Transfers].

CLIENT COMMENTS:

"Loved the Dukes of Windsor Hotel, the location (near theatre) and the breakfast was terrific. Rooms were immaculate and very quiet." Travel Agent 09/08

"We would highly recommend the lodging in Edinburgh Dukes of Windsor Street Hotel...the owner/hostess has been absolutely fantastic."


RATES  2011

Single room from 77.50 GBP

Standard Double/Twin room from 97.50 GBP

Large Double room from 122.50 GBP

Premier Double room from 150 GBP

Family triple room 142.50 GBP

*Rate includes VAT, service & breakfast.

**2 night minimum on the weekends**


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For more information or to schedule your stay please contact:
Small & Elegant Hotels, International
801 Monroe NW, Suite 104
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TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
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