Originally built as a Bank in 1923 then converted into a hotel and tastefully refurbished in 1998, the hotels imposing facade remains an unquestionably impressive landmark on Edinburghs Royal Mile. This is a hotel with a difference. The ground floor is occupied with Logie Bairds Bar, which is a popular venue for both locals and visitors either dining or socialising. The reception area is located to the rear of the bar and guest breakfasts are served in the bar balcony. The staircase to the bedrooms is to the back of the bar through an oak panel. The rooms are located over 3 floors and the hotel does not have a lift. Each is uniquely decorated to celebrate the life of a famous Scot including the Robert Burns and James Watt executive bedrooms. There is a three star standard of facilities throughout the rooms including television, telephone, tea tray, with fridges, bathrobes and CD players in the executive bedrooms.