If your travels take you to Edinburgh, Scotland, and you are looking for a place to stay, travel professionals like myself highly recommend The Scotsman Hotel.
We might have loved it for a multitude of reasons:
1. The large well-appointed rooms.
2. Comfortable king bed with beautiful linen.
3. The warmth and efficiency of the staff including being greeted by name by the Bellman when we returned after sightseeing the first day.
4. The prime location; close to the Royal Mile and a short walk to Edinburgh Castle and The Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Actually All these amenities impressed me. What made the Scotsman stand out for Linda? A self-serve dispenser in the lobby containing the best Hot Chocolate ever and no looks of recrimination from the front desk staff regardless of how many times we shamelessly approached the dispenser to refill our cups.
NEXT: The Candy Bowl on the front desk of the Hotel Beauchamps in Paris’ 8th Arrondissement and the bag of sweets the desk staff filled for Linda when we returned in the evening. We all have our own standards by which to judge…