Royal Overseas League Hotel

Situated in the heart of Princes Street directly opposite Edinburgh Castle, Royal Over-Seas League has a prime location for access into all parts of the city. Restaurant 100, famous between locals, Observation Bar and most bedrooms enjoy unrivalled views of the Castle and its surroundings. Built in the late 19th Century the hotel extends to five floors with a lift accessing all areas except the bedrooms on the fifth floor. The rooftop vantage point is open to members and guests on Fireworks night at the end of Edinburgh Festival and on Hogmanay, on these spectacular occasions guests have the benefit from having one of the finest addresses in Edinburgh. Each bedroom provides fresh comfortable surroundings, with the modern technology unobtrusively installed to ensure guests can have access to the internet and a wide range of TV or radio programmes without the hardware overwhelming the room. Each room is different in shape and size which is to be expected of late 19th Century buildings, period features have been retained where possible while providing flexibility for guests to enjoy their stay. Rooms are situated at the front and rear of the hotel, please request which you would prefer at the time of the booking subject to availability. The second floor is often the busiest part of the hotel with famous Restaurant 100 open to both the Royal Over-Seas League members and the public (pre-booking necessary) seven days a week with a seasonal a la carte menu featuring an array of high-quality local produce known also for the finest wines from the world-wide selection. Breakfast is served 7:30 - 9:30 (8:00 - 10:00 on Sunday), lunch is served 12:00 - 3:00PM, Royal Over-Seas League 's popular Afternoon Tea is served 3:00 - 5:00PM and Dinner is served 6:00 - 9:00PM. On the second floor also The Observation Bar is situated offering snacks and meals throughout the day from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The inspiring capital of Scotland is a historic, cosmopolitan and cultured city. Edinburgh Castle dominates the city-centre skyline and from its ramparts you can look down on medieval lanes and elegant, sweeping terraces that hold over a thousand years of history, mystery and tradition. Yet you will also see a modern dynamic capital where international festivals attract the world 's leading performers, galleries displaying cutting-edge modern art, and bars restaurants and clubs which create a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere with a distinct Scottish twist. There is an abundance of attractions in the city including Edinburgh and Craigmillar Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, St Giles and St Mary 's Episcopal Cathedral, Clan Tartan Centre, Jim Garrahy 's Fudge Kitchen. There are many art galleries and museums within the city, Malleny Gardens and Royal Botanic Garden, fascinating houses and monuments which are steeped in history, Nature Reserves and the famous Edinburgh Zoo. Please note that the whole price of reservation will be charged to your card 2 days prior to stay. If payment does not go through the hotel will ask for new card details. If new card details are not provided the hotel will cancel the reservation.