THE HOWARD, AN ASCEND HOTEL COLLECTION MEMBER EDINBURGH, Edinburgh

The Howard, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member Edinburgh - A 5-star Georgian townhouse with butler service and exclusive 14-seat fine dining

Located in Edinburgh's prestigious New Town, this 5-star EDI hotel occupies three Georgian houses on Great King Street. The Howard features 18 individually designed rooms equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and luxury private bathrooms with Penhaligon toiletries. The exclusive Atholl restaurant accommodates just 14 diners in an intimate drawing room setting, where a dedicated team of chefs prepares meticulously crafted dishes. Professional butlers provide 24-hour room service, personal shopping assistance, and luggage unpacking. Business facilities include meeting spaces for 8 to 50 participants, while the business center offers additional workspace. The Ascend Hotel Collection property sits within a 5-minute walk of six art galleries and 0.5 miles from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Key attractions including Camera Obscura, Scottish National Gallery, and Princes Street Gardens are all within 1 mile.

Pros

Personal butler service includes storage of frequent guests' essentials for future visits

Eight restaurants and cafes within 984.3 ft, including French Press Coffee Co and Archipelago Bakery

Traditional Georgian architecture with period decor throughout

Some rooms feature river views and separate seating areas

Cons

Limited on-site dining capacity with only 14 restaurant seats

Rooms near stairs may experience noise from kitchen and dining areas