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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.
RATES 2008
Single room from 77.5 - 132.50 GBP
Standard Double/Twin room from 97.5 - 135 GBP
Large Double room from 122.50 - 137.50 GBP
Premier Double room from 150 - 200 GBP
Family triple room 142.50 - 187.50 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
9425 Whispering Sands
West Olive, MI 49460
TEL: (616) 844-6000 / FAX: (616) 844-6042
E-Mail: res@smallandeleganthotels.com
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