More information on the knight residence edinburgh
The knight residence edinburgh is a 5 star grade apartment hotel - or aparthotel - a mixture of an apartment and a hotel, it provides a home for home where guests can enjoy many of the services of a hotel plus the freedom of their own apartment; a relaxing way to visit or stay in edinburgh.
Situated in Edinburgh’s old town, behind the Royal Mile and within 250 metres of the castle, the knight residence considers itself to be edinburgh's premier aparthotel and is just minutes from all the city's visitor attractions and the business district.
The knight residence edinburgh has a pleasant hotel lobby with a reception that is open round-the-clock, providing all of the information you need to enjoy your stay. It prides itself on the quality of its staff, and all of the feedback we have received or seen on this apartment hotel indicates that they do a great job to help guests make the best of their time in this beautiful city.
Set in a 5 story building, it opened in 1999 and renovated in 2004. There are 32 comfortable one or two bedroom apartments fitted with the most up to date equipment, handmade beds, contemporary decor, fully-fitted kitchens and bathrooms with gilchrist & soames toiletries.
Childcare and babysitting services are available to guests, as is an onsite library, video library, computer rental service and guests can use a nearby fitness center for a fee. Complimentary continental breakfast is supplied on the first morning along with a starter pack of teas, coffees, milk, biscuits, washing and dishwasher powder.
The knight residence edinburgh provides a comfortable and very private base from which to explore Scotland's historic capital. Located in the heart of the city centre, it is just a few steps from princess street, edinburgh castle, the historic Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, theatres, pubs, restaurants and many other attractions. The hotel is also only 25 minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport.
Address:
Knight Residence Edinburgh
12 Lauriston Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9DJ
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Star rating: 5 star rated apartments
Family rooms?
Two bedroom apartments sleep 4.
Location:
The knight residence edinburgh apartments are close to the city's main shops, bars, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. They are also close to princes street and the historic royal mile, holyrood palace and edinburgh's other attractions and approximately 7 miles (or 25 minutes, traffic permitting) from edinburgh airport.
Facilities in the apartment:
One bedroom apartments have one queen or two twin beds; two bedroom apartments have two king beds or one king and two twin beds. Both apartment types have a separate sitting room, bathroom and kitchen plus cable / satellite TV, VCR / DVD (the knight residence has a film library), CD player, a direct-dial telephone with voicemail and broadband internet access plus a second line, iron / ironing board, in-room safe and trouser press.
In the kitchen is a washer / dryer, refrigerator, microwave, hob and oven, dishwasher, coffee / tea maker and cookware / dishes. In the private bathroom there is a shower and bath, complimentary designer toiletries, bathroom telephone, speakers for the entertainment system, bathrobes and a hair dryer.
Hotel facilities:
Guests can enjoy an array of amenities including a concierge desk, babysitting facilities, a video library and daily housekeeping. There is no restaurant but, if you stay in an aparthotel because you don't want one.
Breakfast included:
There is a complementary welcome pack containing breakfast for the their first day, along with a pack of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits and dishwasher powder.
Earliest check in time:
14:30
Latest check out time:
11:00
Number of rooms / floors:
32 apartments on 5 floors, the knight residence edinburgh was built in 1999 and renovated in 2004.
Directions:
Follow the signs to the city centre until you reach Princes Street. Turn left into Lothian Road, then take the third left into Bread Street. Take the next right (hairpin) then a left onto East Fountain Bridge. Take the first left into High Riggs and drive to the end of the road. The knight residence car park is across the road to the right.
Edinburgh Castle: 0.5 mile
Edinburgh City Centre: 0.5 miles
The Royal Mile: 0.5 mile
Nearest Train Station: Edinburgh Waverley 1 mile
Edinburgh Airport: 7 miles (Guests at the knight residence Glasgow can take the airport shuttle bus to Shandwick Place, which is a 300 meters from the hotel. Alternatively, taxis are available from a taxi rank adjacent to the terminal building.)
Parking:
Parking is available at the hotel and (unlike edinburgh's 5 star hotels) it is free to residents.