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The
Best Western Edinburgh Braid Hills Hotel, one of the best known and traditional
Edinburgh hotels, is part of the trusted international Best Western Hotels
UK group. All are independently owned.
The hotel is magnificently situated on a hill in its own grounds with panoramic views right across the City of Edinburgh, to the Pentlands, the Firth of Forth and the Fife hills beyond.
The Best Western Braid Hills Hotel achieves what is expected of the ideal Edinburgh hotel - high standards of accommodation in Edinburgh and food, combined with a welcoming atmosphere.
The hotel staff will be happy to recommend places of interest within easy reach. The Best Western Braid Hills Hotel is a great place to base your business trip, holiday or Theatre Break, Weekend Break or Edinburgh Short Break.
Braid Hills Hotel Accommodation
There are 67 guest rooms in all, each with a private bath or shower,
satellite television, direct dial telephone with modem socket, wifi free
access, radio, trouser press, hair dryer and tea and coffee making facilities.
The majority of rooms command wonderful views over Edinburgh and all guests
rooms are non-smoking.
There are also two spacious Four Poster Bedrooms with ensuite facilities. Again these elevated rooms look out over the city and offer comfortable accommodation for special occasions and celebrations.
A spacious and comfortable room this is ideal accommodation for those celebratory stays in Edinburgh. With its own turret and views right across Edinburgh we can also deliver champagne, chocolates and flowers that will make it a memorable experience for any special occasion.
At The Braid Hills Hotel we provide all our resident guests with FREE Wi Fi Internet Access that is accessible from all bedrooms, public areas and meeting rooms. On check in, we will provide you with a code that will give you 24 consecutive hour access.
Dining in our Allermuir Restaurant is a special pleasure. The restaurant is spacious light and airy with large windows and panoramic view over park land and the city, to Edinburgh Castle and the Firth of Forth beyond.
Here you can choose from our varied table d'hote menu, which features a number of uniquely Scottish dishes; the magnificent views from our elegantly - appointed restaurant can only enhance the enjoyment of your meal.
Lunch and Dinner is served daily and our traditional Sunday Lunch, served between 12 and 2 p.m., is extremely popular.
The wine list is carefully selected to offer both excellent vintages, and more modest bottles, at sensible prices. A vegetarian menu is also available. Special diets can be catered for.
The hotel bar and lounge is a comfortable area next to the restaurant. Open all day you can relax with teas and coffees, or choose from a selections of wines, spirits and beers.
Buckstone Bar and Bistro
Situated in the Hotel grounds, the Buckstone Bistro is a well known local
meeting place and offers an attractive place to enjoy a quiet drink or
sensibly priced pub grub. The split-level bar and conservatory offer stunning
views over the city; seating extends onto the terrace in summer.
Children of all ages catered for. Why not try out "Special High Tea" - choice of main course then scones jam and cream, with tea or coffee. (served from 3 pm to 5pm)
Functions and Events
The Best Western Braid Hills Hotel in Edinburgh is magnificently situated
in its own grounds, with panoramic views across the city of Edinburgh.
The Hotel is an ideal wedding venue in Edinburgh and a great location for your private event, function or celebration, or private function room hire, offering a superb outlook and first class facilities, including ample free car parking in both the hotel grounds or local streets.
The Comiston Suite is the largest of the rooms accommodating up to 140 for a seated dinner or lunch and is an great choice for a conference venue in Edinburgh with up to 100 for a theatre style meeting.
The Braid Room, situated at the front of the hotel, is a smaller room that will seat 16 for a dinner or table meeting.
The Comiston Suite has its own entrance which is useful for equipment and exhibitions.
Wedding venue
There are numerous Edinburgh wedding venues to choose from, but few wedding
venues live up to the standards of our self contained wedding function
suite.
The Comiston suite is a popular venue for weddings and other celebrations in Edinburgh. It can seat 160 in comfort, or 150 for a dinner dance. Our Duty Manager will be pleased to go over our range of packages to make your wedding day that extra bit special.
Both Religious and Civil Ceremonies can be conducted in the Comiston Suite as the hotel is fully licensed.
Conference and Meeting Venues
The numerous conferences and business meetings which return to Edinburgh's
Best Western Braid Hills Hotel bear witness, not only to the range and
quality of facilities, but also to the professional support service available
to conference planners and organizers.
This level of service cannot be found in many Edinburgh conference hotels. Whether your requirements are for a small informal meeting or a large residential conference, the Best Western Braid Hills Hotel has the flexibility and the package to suit you.
The hotel unquestionably enjoys a unique location and is one of the finest Edinburgh conference venues. It also offers access to all major road, rail and air routes and has ample free parking in hotel grounds.
Our self contained Function Suite is a popular choice for weddings and other celebrations. It can seat 160 in comfort. These facilities are also eminently suitable for business conferences and meetings.
The Braid Room is situated at the front of the hotel, just off the main hotel lounge. This is a pleasant, bright airy space for your meeting room hire in Edinburgh. This meeting room will accommodate up to 16 for a table meeting or 28 theatre style.
The Comiston Suite is available for private function room hire. Used regularly and over the years by local companies, associations, clubs and for private special occasions and celebrations, the suite can be accessed through the hotel or its own entrance.
It also has its own private bar with a separate and spacious seating area. This is a flexible space that accommodates up to 140 for lunch and dinner, and has a proper sprung dance floor.
Attraction and Activities
Of all the hotels in Edinburgh, this privately owned hotel is
one of the most ideally situated. It is away from the bustle and noise
of the city, yet within easy reach of all Edinburgh has to offer.
Edinburgh is a unique and beautiful city with much to do and see. Parks, theatres, museums, historic buildings are only some of the attractions that Edinburgh has to offer as well as a year round calendar of exciting festivals.
The Best Western Braid Hills Hotel is just off the Edinburgh City by Pass (A720) and only two and a half miles from Princes Street. There is also ample free parking in the grounds and streets.
The Best Western Braid Hills Hotel is the perfect base from which to enjoy all the attractions of Scotland's capital city - Edinburgh Castle, museums, galleries, concert halls - and to visit major events such as the Edinburgh Festival, the Royal Highland Show and the Edinburgh Hogmanay / New Year Festival.
There are tennis courts and a riding school within easy reach, and the Hotel is just one mile from Europe's longest artificial ski slope at Hillend.
Art and Culture
Host to some unique displays of world renowned art, photography and other
creativity, Edinburgh has quite the most interesting range of galleries
as well as art shops and smaller independent galleries. In recent year
Edinburgh hosted the exclusive Monet Exhibition and there is an ever changing
calendar of interests.
Entrance to many Museums and most of the Galleries is free - though some of the key displays carry an entrance fee.
Some of the many choices in Edinburgh:
Palace of Holyrood House
Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh
is The Queen's official residence in Scotland. Situated at the end of
the Royal Mile, it is closely associated with Scotland's turbulent past,
including Mary, Queen of Scots, who lived here between 1561 and 1567.
Edinburgh Castle
Run by Historic Scotland who safeguards the nation's built heritage and
promotes its understanding and enjoyment on behalf of Scottish Ministers.
National Galleries of Scotland
This one web site will take you to the National Gallery of Scotland, Royal
Scottish Academy, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Scottish National
Gallery of Modern Art, Dean Gallery, Partner Galleries and Scottish National
Photography Collection.
The Georgian House
The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban design,
Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began
to escape from the cramped, squalid conditions of Edinburgh's Old Town
to settle in the fashionable New Town.
The City Art Centre
Since opening in 1980, the City Art Centre has mounted a huge range of
exhibitions, from rare Egyptian antiquities to the most innovative contemporary
art, from Michelangelo drawings to Star Trek.
Edinburgh’s Theatre Shows
Edinburgh shows feature all the main UK touring musicals, shows, plays
and blockbusters throughout the year. Edinburgh also has the largest auditorium
in the UK outside London - The Edinburgh Playhouse.
With some 7 main stages from which to choose for your show in Edinburgh, there's bound to be something for everyone.
The Kings Theatre plays host to the touring stage shows
as well as the annual Pantomine each Christmas.
The Edinburgh Playhouse features famous smash hits such as Riverdance,
Starlight Express, Les Miserables, Chicago, Lord of the Dance as well
as rock concerts, tribute acts and new shows such as Britain's Got Talent.
The second largest stage in the city is the Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Here you can see Opera and other fine music, with the likes of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and stage shows such as Stomp and Thriller Live.
Shopping
There are 4 main undercover shopping centres in Edinburgh. St James Shopping
is located in the heart of Edinburgh’s cosmopolitan city centre
and offers shoppers a fabulous range of stores … from John Lewis
and Next, to Republic, River Island and Wallis.
Shoppers can relax and catch up with friends over a coffee in Costa, or have a bite to eat in Food on 1 or The Place to Eat restaurant in John Lewis.
Ocean Terminal
With over 70 shops and free undercover parking, Ocean Terminal is a relaxing
shopping experience at Edinburgh's waterfront. Offering everyday essentials
plus special treats including spa and beauty care, there are bars, restaurants,
and a multi-screen cinema too.
The Gyle Shopping Centre
The Gyle is situated to the west of, and on the periphery of Edinburgh.
There is easy access by car and public transport. The two main stores
are Marks & Spencer and Morrison's, along with many smaller 'brand
name' shops.
Our Dynamic Earth, another in the Pass - you will have the Mother Earth of all adventures as you travel back to explore our planet's past, embrace our planet's present and predict our planet's future. Child Pass not valid here.
Just a minute or two from Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, The Camera Obscura Show is the essential Edinburgh tour. This Victorian Eye in the Sky has fascinated visitors for 150 years. Also enjoy spectacular 360° rooftop panoramas and three floors of mind boggling hands-on illusions.
Have a great day out at Edinburgh Zoo, just 10 minutes west of the city centre. Set in 82 acres of breathtaking parkland, and home to over 1, 000 rare and beautiful animals - many of them endangered in the wild - the zoo is open every day of the year!
There are a number of 'walks' in the city centre - some a bit spooky, some historical and factual and some, well, just a little special.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
From the Tourist Information Centre on Princes Street, take a LRT bus
number 11 or 15 from the garden side of Princes Street to Comiston Road.
Alight at the Shell garage. Then a short walk to the Hotel.
Getting There by Railway:
Take a taxi from Waverley Bridge or take a LRT bus number 11 or 15 from
the garden side of Princes Street to Comiston Road. Alight at the Shell
garage. Then a short walk to the Hotel.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
From the airport take an airport taxi to the Hotel.
Getting There by Ferry:
From Rosyth take M90 south over Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh.
The hotel is 1 mile from the City Bypass. Take the city bypass to the
Lothianburn Junction take the A702 to the City.
Email Best Western Braid Hills Hotel enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
