The Scotsman Hotel, Edinburgh

The Scotsman overlooks Edinburgh Castle and Waverley Station, and has a spa, a pool, gym and Thalgo treatments. Its boutique style is a mixture of old and new designs.

The 5-star hotel sits beside North Bridge, 1 minute's walk from the Royal Mile and Princes Street.

Each unique room at The Scotsman Hotel has an Edinburgh Monopoly board, Egyptian cotton linen and a privacy hatch for 24-hour room service.

Discounted parking is available at the NCP in Market Street, 5-10 minutes' walk away.