THE INN ON THE MILE, Edinburgh

The Inn On The Mile - Historic Royal Mile Boutique Hotel with Banking Heritage and Scottish Dining

Located in a former British Linen Bank building on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, this boutique EDI hotel features 9 individually designed rooms within a Greek revival architectural masterpiece. The property maintains its historic character with giant Doric portico, Greek columns, and an ornate stone crest. Each air-conditioned room comes with premium bedding, free WiFi, iPod docking stations with ceiling speakers, and GHD hair straighteners. The Inn On The Mile houses a cozy pub decorated with thousands of old pennies, paying homage to its banking heritage. The restaurant serves Scottish classics including haggis with parsnip purée and whisky sauce, alongside pub favorites like mac and cheese and fish suppers. Set in Old Town's bustling heart, the property stands within 0.5 miles of St Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle, while Princes Street Gardens and Calton Hill are 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Historic Greek revival architecture with preserved Classical features

Live music performances seven nights per week

Bathroom speakers controllable from within the shower

Complimentary welcome drink for direct bookings

Cons

Street noise from constant Royal Mile activity

Entrance through busy pub area