Tailors Hall Hotel

139 Cowgate
Edinburgh, GB
Rating: 3 Stars
Tailors Hall is the perfect location for both business and pleasure, ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, from this prime location in the Cowgate it is a mere 3 minute walk to the centre of The Royal mile and many of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks. Originally built in 1621 for The Guild of Tailors and has had many uses through its four century history, including in 1638 playing host to the drafting of the protest against the National Covenant by Scotland's great and good, before its famous signing the following day in Grey Friar's Kirk. The building was lovingly restored and modernised in 1998 to provide Tailors Hall Hotel, a smooth blend of true Scottish history and modern convenience. The hotel comprises 42 well appointed bedrooms of a 3* standard over four floors with lift access to each floor, all rooms benefit from LCD panel TV's, on demand movies and free broadband access, but even here the buildings heritage is never far away with numerous original features and photographs linking back through the years. In the morning a full Scottish and continental style breakfast selection is available in the first floor breakfast area, a truly original space boasting stone vaulted ceilings, cast iron supporting pillars and exposed walls providing an inspiring start to any day in Edinburgh. On the ground floor is The 3 Sisters bar, world famous for its welcoming atmosphere, lively character and themed events. Open daily from 9am to 1am The 3 Sisters is as synonymous with Edinburgh as Princes Street or the Military Tattoo. A very unique feature for the area is the expansive cobbled courtyard to the front of the hotel with a huge outdoor plasma screen, perfect for catching the sun during summer and with covered and heated seating areas just as enjoyable during the winter months. The bar and courtyard can however result in noise affecting some rooms overlooking the courtyard, especially at weekends. Transport links to the hotel are superb, Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is only 0.3miles away and Edinburgh Airport is a mere 6miles, central bus services run frequently to various locations and many Edinburgh Bus Tours stop directly in front of the hotel courtyard. For motorists secure NCP parking is available within 5minutes walk of the hotel and car use during any stay is not necessary due to the central location.
Area Attractions
Area Attractions
Livingston 11 miles Glasgow 45 miles Perth 45 miles Edinburgh Airport 6 miles Edinburgh University0.25 miles Playhouse Theatre0.25 miles Festival Theatre0.25 miles St Giles Cathedral0.25 miles Museum of Scotland0.25 miles Edinburgh Castle0.5 miles Palace of Holyrood0.5 miles National Gallery0.5 miles Dynamic Earth0.5 miles Murrayfield Rugby Stadium2 miles Royal Yacht Britannia2 miles Edinburgh Zoo4 miles
Directions
By car from Edinburgh Airport: The hotel is located in the City Centre which is approximately 6 miles from the airport. Follow the signs for the City Centre and continue until you reach Princes Street. Turn left onto South Charlotte Street then right onto Queen Street. Continue to the end of Queen Street and onto York Place. At the end of York Place, take the 2nd exit at the roundabout onto Leith Street (stay in the left lane). At the top of Leith Street, continue straight across and over North Bridge. At the junction with North Bridge and South Bridge, turn right into Hunter Square. At the bottom of the hill turn right along the Cowgate. The hotel is on the left hand side.
Meeting Facilities
Meeting / Conference Information
The hotel has a function room upstairs which can cater for meetings and private functions.
Restaurants
Restaurant / Dining Information
Meals are served in the Three Sisters Bar every day until late. Recommendations - Cargo Bar & Restaurant at Fountainbridge. Biblos Bistro located just 5 minutes walk from the hotel.
Recreation
Recreation Information
The hotel has no recreational facilities on site but facilities are available nearby. Edinburgh has many golf courses as well as health clubs, cinemas, theatres etc which staff will be more than happy to direct you to.
Room Information
Standard Room Double
Double bed with en-suite facilities Pay TV - hairdryer - direct dial telephone Bedrooms are modern and finished with neutral colours and light furnishings. Tiled bathroom with ensuite showers.
Standard Room Single
Single bed with en-suite facilities Pay TV - hairdryer - direct dial telephone - Bedrooms are modern and finished with neutral colours and light furnishings. Tiled bathroom with ensuite showers.
Standard Room Twin
Twin beds with ensuite facilities Pay TV - hairdryer - direct dial telephone Bedrooms are modern and finished with neutral colours and light furnishings. Tiled bathroom with ensuite showers.
Standard Twin
Standard Twin with En-suite Standard Twin with En-suite facilities All rooms offer ensuite facilities, trouser press, hairdryer, telephone, remote control TV with Pay per view movies, tea/coffee making facilities and mini safes.
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Tailors Hall Hotel
Check In Time:
1400
Check Out Time:
1100
- 220 AC
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- 24 Hour Security
- Bar/Lounge
- Bath Tub
- Breakfast
- City Center
- Continental Breakfast
- Copy Service
- Courtyard
- Cribs Available
- Disco
- Double Bed
- Elevators
- Hairdryers Available
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Heated Guest Rooms
- In Room Movies
- International Direct Dial
- Iron
- Maid Service
- Meal Plan - Bed and Breakfast
- Picnic Area/Tables
- Radio
- Room Service
- Safe
- Shower
- Single Bed
- Smoke Detectors
- Smoking
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Telephone
- Toilet
- Twin Bed
- WC
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