As I See It: Terry Murden Holidays we never had. It’s bound to be a talking point for families in the years to come as they sit at home this bank holiday weekend watching repeats of Columbo and Antiques Road Trip when they were supposed to be soaking up the Florida sun. It’s sod’s law […]
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Short stay: Ibis Styles Glasgow West
Hotel review: Paul Kiddie When competition is strong, it’s important to do something a little different to stand out from the crowd. For businesses, a unique selling point is key if it is to prove attractive to potential customers; something to make it noticed. This is especially true in Scotland’s increasingly fierce hotel accommodation market. […]
A playground for a king now transformed into a leisure hotspot
For years it was a collection of derelict municipal buildings. Now the former playground of a Scottish king in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle has been transformed into an Aparthotel operated by Staycity. The property, with 128 studio, one-bed and two-bed apartments, has filled a gloomy gap mid-way along King’s Stables Road near the Grassmarket […]
Malmaison comes home to revitalise historic city corner
Edinburgh’s latest hotel has opened for business, and brings one of the biggest boutique brands in the UK back home to where it all began. Development company S Harrison has transformed 18th century Buchan House in St Andrew Square into the latest outlet for Malmaison. The chain was launched in Leith in 1994 by Ken […]
George Hotel welcomes return of InterContinental brand
One of Scotland’s top hotels hosted a party for more than 300 guests to mark the return of the largest luxury hotel brand in the world. The George, in George Street, Edinburgh, ended its brief association with Principal in the summer and has been re-branded the InterContinental Edinburgh – The George. It is the only […]