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InterContinental Edinburgh The George

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From the moment the kilted doorman welcomes you, you’ll feel right at home staying at this winner of the 2017 Scottish Hotel of the Year award. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed New Town, the Moderate Deluxe InterContinental Edinburgh The George was created from five 1775 Georgian-era townhomes restored and refurbished in luxurious natural materials using a palette of colors inspired by the great 19th-century Scottish landscape painters. On-site dining includes the Printing Press Bar & Kitchen and Burr & Co coffee shop. You’ll be able to stroll right out the door for the many shopping, exploring, and dining opportunities in the heart of the city.

Fairmont Château Laurier

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Occupying a grand limestone property overlooking the Rideau Canal, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from the National Gallery of Canada, and less than a kilometer from Parliament Hill. 

Polished rooms feature Keurig coffee-makers, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some have pull-out sofas, minibars and/or views of the Parliament. Suites add living areas, and some have dining rooms. Upgraded quarters offer access to a private lounge with free breakfast, snacks and evening appetizers.

Amenities include a refined restaurant and a cocktail lounge, in addition to an indoor pool and a gym.