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For those who feel comfort should mean revelling in excess, this 16th-century manor house from the creators of the Witchery eschews minimalism in favour of centuries-old furniture and swathes of heavy fabrics
It was in a perfect location - The wireless adapter in my room did not work.
The hotel is located perfectly for experiencing Amsterdam.
All that we wanted to see was in walking distance.
Among the original tapestries and furnishings of the house are Italian plasterwork and gilded leather tapestries from Cordova in Spain along with Chinoiserie lacquer cabinets.
Also our room had a small terasse, which was very nice as we had a very sunny stay.
Staff were very helpful and efficient
Great location 2.
The staff is kind and helpful 3.
The room is clean and comfortable
For many this might be OTT.
But owner James Thomson has set out to preserve a personality built over nine centuries - and he has pulled it off spectacularly.
Also our room was small - almost only fitting the double bed
Over its life the house has played home and host to priests and lairds, politicians, generals, entrepreneurs and artists, its history inextricably linked with the city of Edinburgh.
Initially the lands belonged to the Scottish crown.
After the War of Independence in 1376, they were confiscated and sold to the first in a line of wealthy families to own the property.
Investment with its reconstruction after a fire, an anti-catholic student protest in 1677.
The hotel had good service from all the staff.
And the room was quiet.
No noise from the surronding rooms etcreported on the site
Sir William Bruce, the Kings' architect was hired and a Dutch style house and garden established.
It was noisy from 8am, and the hallways where messy during the day.
The family commissioned many paintings and played host to the political and cultural leaders of the 17, 18 and 19th centuries.
The family's pursuit of commerce and hospitality continued; renovations enlarged the house.
Location, friendly staff, comfy and clean room
These have endured, preserving the building from a Victorian or Edwardian fate.
They where renovating the 7 floor, while we were living af that same floor.
Fifty years ago, the house opened as a hotel, and has since played host to Churchill, Thatcher, Oliver Reed, Sean Connery, Elton John and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
It has recently re-opened with the addition of 17 rooms, introducing some playful post-modern theatre while maintaining something of its original historic character.
It worked for me.
It's certainly spectacular: the pillows are fluffy, the detailing well thought out, the lighting moody - and the house keeping is second to none.