Romantic Hotels in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is for lovers - well, maybe that should be the city's new slogan. Edinburgh is an utterly romantic locale thanks in large part to the dramatic landscape and skyline. But the city's decadent hotels both within and outside the city are also a major attraction for couples in love.

Le Meridian boasts wonderful fireplaces, 19th century oil paintings and classy furnishings. The plush bedrooms have marble tiled ensuite bathrooms and sumptuous decoration.

Perhaps the most romantic hotel in Edinburgh, The Witchery - located right next to Edinburgh Castle on Royal Mile - offers romantic, sumptuous, theatrically decorated rooms with Gothic antiques and elaborate tapestries, wall to wall decadence and and roll-top baths big enough for two!

Built in 1623, the Johnstounburn House Hotel is an enchanting country house located 17 miles south of Edinburgh city centre and 23 miles from Edinburgh Airport in picturesque East Lothian. Known for its old fashioned gardens and elegant park, pretend your living in a period film and hunting foxes with the British aristocracy.

What can be more romantic than staying in a castle? Melville Castle dates back to 1786 located and is located within a wooded estate on banks of North Esk River, six miles from Edinburgh. Guestrooms are individually designed with unique furnishings; all have minibars and bathrooms with designer toiletries.

Built in 1840, Norton House Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh was always intended as a traditional Victorian country retreat, removed from the bustle of the city. Situated in 55 acres of grounds, it offers 83 luxury bedrooms, including 36 luxury executive bedrooms, junior suites and the master suite. Guests in the Kingdom Suite are offered in-room private dining and luxurious extras such as fresh flowers, the finest chocolates and fresh fruit baskets.

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