Opposite Princes Gardens and dating from 1848, this stately hotel is a 5-minute walk from Waverley station and a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. Unpretentious rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some have city views. There's 24-hour room service. A restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there's a bar area offering all-day casual dining, including afternoon tea. Meeting spaces can hold receptions for up to 100 people.