Thursday 12 January 2012

Stop 6 : The George Edinburgh


We have a new love of our life and his name is George! 


Stop Six took us to Edinburgh and on arrival to George Street a row of flags outside the hotel waved us to our home for the weekend. The George.







We were booked into a deluxe twin room and were lucky to have a view across George Street to the Hard Rock CafĂ© and the stunning Dome restaurant still adorned with twinkly lights and Christmas decorations. 




The perfect view through the large picture windows, like excited children we squealed when we saw we had a double bed each and both couldn’t peel ourselves from the comfy beds each morning! 


The room easily houses these and two chairs, a small table and dressing table and still has acres of room. This is enhanced by amazing high ceilings. We did need to put the heating on when we arrived as the room felt chilly but soon was warm and cosy. 


The room package includes use of robes and slippers which we quickly utilised while chilling out with the TV. Films, TV channels and radio stations available.

 

The George is classy and impressive on first view but they back it up with quality of service. It’s quality recognised and proudly displayed are numerous awards won by the hotel. Including Best Hotel in Edinburgh at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2011. 


We stumbled upon a wedding fair whilst there and so took a look at the fabulous domed ‘Kings Room’ available for hire. On Saturday it played host to Katy and Peter’s wedding, and though we were disappointed to learn it was not the reuniting of Jordan and Peter Andre, the room was presented beautifully, worthy of any VIP wedding.


 






The George’s restaurant Tempus is well worthy of mention and lives up to the quality of the hotel itself. As part of our package we got dinner on the first night. 

This was the first Tempus restaurant and so maintains its originality by offering a much wider choice than other locations. We ordered a mini platter each made up of mini chicken satay mini burger mini fish and chips. 

Just heavenly, little bits of what you fancy does you really good! On the second night we had main meals,fillet steak and chicken ballotine so we saw just how versatile the restaurant is, catering for all. 

Breakfast is also served in the Tempus and offers a selection of cooked foods from a kitchen bar, cereals, fresh fruit, danishes and bread. The waiters can also take orders for other hot foods. 
Great start to any busy day. 


Mention must go to Jay our waiter on both nights who was a real star, helpful and friendly, he made us feel welcome right away. All the staff we met were fantastic and so friendly eager to help make our stay fantastic. The staff sparkle as much as the many chandeliers!

 


Location: 
The appeal of the George is furthered by it’s amazing city location. Edinburgh is simply stunning offering a whole range of things to do even on our second visit to the city. All main attractions are easily accessible.

We took the airlink bus from the airport. Only £6 return to Waverley Bridge it was less than a 10minute walk to the George from there. And we were handily one street away from all the shops of Princes Street…and one huge Primark!!!

Must sees? 
A visit to Edinburgh castle. Sightseeing bus tour gave us a great overview of the main attractions of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Dungeons fun for all the family.

 
Feeling brave? 
Mercat tours took us to the vaults under the south bridge late on Saturday night. Our tour guide Ella was captivating with her tales of the dark and ghostly happenings in Edinburgh. Offering a different look at the history of the city it is a brilliant way to spend a few hours, if you can handle it!

 
Something different? 
JoJo’s Bakery offered a cupcake decorating courses so we booked in for a 2 hour special. Handily located just off the Royal Mile, we headed along to learn from the wonderful JoJo how to create cute but scrummy cakes with icing, buttercream and handmade roses.

It was a perfect weekend, a mix of sightseeing, activities, city and green, new and old, with a great hotel to look forward to at the end of an energetic day. 

February brings us to stops at St Johns and Kenwood Hall. 

After The George captured our hearts they have a lot of impressing to do...

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