THE FACTS ABOUT THE SIGHTS IN EDINBURGH

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Base yourself near the Castle, National Gallery and most of the main sights by booking a room at The Howard in Edinburgh's Georgian quarter. There are 18 bedrooms in three adjoining terraced townhouses featuring original details such as a curved central staircase, high ceilings and sash windows, and furnished with antiques and oil paintings. The most romantic room is Abercromby, a spacious junior suite decorated in burgundy with the only four-poster bed in the house. Alternatively choose the Trinity suite, furnished in mustards and blacks and with a bath big enough for two. X-FACTOR A butler is on hand to serve elaborate three-course dinners in your room. CONTACT The Howard, 34 Great King Street, Edinburgh (0131 557 3500; www.thehoward.com). Doubles from £200; Abercromby suite from £284; Trinity suite from £316