Nira Caledonia
Edinburgh and The Lothians

A gorgeous boutique hotel located in Edinburgh's New Town, Nira Caledonia is comprised of 28 rooms split over 2 Georgian townhouses typical of this part of town. Only a few minutes walk away you'll find the city's Royal Botanic Gardens, Queen Street - home to the Scottish National Gallery and masses of shops - and Princes Street will take about 10 minutes to get to by foot. Perfect for those looking to escape traditional Scottish aesthetics, the rooms at Nira Caledonia are a tasteful blend of luxury classic contemporary and Asian styles beautiful black lacquer cabinets and desks stand side by side with comfy arm chairs and large, inviting beds. The combination of high Georgian ceilings with elegant chandeliers and rich floor to ceiling drapes makes rooms feel even larger than they are. State of the art i-pod docking stations, DVD players and Nespresso machines provide appreciated touches and many of the rooms come with large Jacuzzi baths. Staff are friendly and willing to help and there is a small bar and restaurant for on-site dining.

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