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Macdonald Holyrood Hotel

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Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Holyrood Road, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8AU
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Macdonald Holyrood Hotel in Edinburgh is situated in the city's historic and beautiful old town, just a couple of minutes' walk from the world famous Royal Mile and the Scottish Parliament building. The hotel's convenient location in the city centre also means that you're within easy walking distance of Waverley Railway station and the bustle of the city's main thoroughfare, Princes Street. Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is the ideal base for exploring this fascinating and unique city.

The hotel features 156 elegant en-suite bedrooms - the perfect place to relax after the excitement and fun of Edinburgh. Pamper yourself at our luxurious spa, enjoy a meal in luxurious surroundings at our brand new Acanthus restaurant or sample a cocktail or two in our stylish bar.

For business visitors the hotel has a self-contained conference floor and for functions we have suites offering you the perfect backdrop for your special day.

If you're looking at Edinburgh for a leisure stay, business trip, conference or wedding, look no further than Macdonald Holyrood for style and luxury in the heart of this very historic city.

All you need to do is look around you to find things to do in Edinburgh. From a hike up to the magnificent Arthur's Seat to the cobbled wynds of the Old Town, there are lots of wonderful things to do in Edinburgh, where discovery awaits at every turn.

With so much to do in Edinburgh, the hardest part will be deciding where to go first. Have it all on your holiday - from Princes Street shopping and Michelin-starred meals to underground dungeons Edinburgh offers visitors a little bit of everything.

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