The Balmoral
Balmoral is a five-star luxury hotel in the city of Edinburgh. This property, known for its contemporary décor, sits adjacent to the Waverley Station in the heart of the city. Suites at the Balmoral provide sleeping space for up to four guests and include separate bedroom, living room, work desks and interactive satellite TV. Bathrooms come furnished with marble and Italian toiletries. For children, the Balmoral offers toy boxes and teddy turndown service. Some suites provide full nursery services, including babysitting and diapers. The Balmoral provides a spa for guests of the hotel. Services include candle-lit, scented relaxation suite, personal trainer, Finnish dry sauna and indoor pool. Dining is found at either of the two on-site restaurants. For a change of pace, try The Witchery by the Castle, a 16th century merchant's house restaurant, featuring a theatrical décor, which sits next to the Edinburgh Castle. Also near the hotel, you can take the Edinburgh City Bypass for easy access to some golf at the Kingsknowe Golf Club.
The Balmoral
1 Princes Street
Edinburgh UK EH2 2EQ
(+44) 0 131 556 2414
thebalmoralhotel.com
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
Situated on the east coast of Scotland in the city of Dundee, is the Apex Dundee City Quay & Spa with views of the river and Quay. Family rooms include two queen-size beds, wide-screen TV, DVD player, walk-in power showers and free wireless Internet service. The Yu Spa provides a pool, Jarra wood hot tubs, sauna, steam room and treatment suites. The hotel provides a DVD library, toy box and staff member assigned just for kids. The Alchemy Restaurant features cuisine served on the Dundee waterfront. The menu includes French dishes and Scottish favorites. The city of Dundee has many attractions to keep a family busy. The Frigate Unicorn, a classic wooden warship, sits in the harbor for tours. For a day of golfing, try the Ballumbie Castle Golf Club, an 18-hole course available to the public and located in Dundee.
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa
1 West Victoria Dock Road
Dundee UK DD1 3JP
(+44) 0 1382 202 404
apexhotels.co.uk/hotels/dundee-city-quay
Britannia Aberdeen Hotel
The Britannia Aberdeen Hotel is located near the Aberdeen International Airport on the northeast coast of Scotland. Family rooms at the hotel come with two double beds, TV and coffee-making facilities. Parents can relax with a drink at the club bar and watch the kids play in the indoor, heated pool. Also included with the spa is a sauna, gym and steam room. The hotel brasserie features a polished wood floor and Scandinavian furniture. The menu focuses on fresh seafood, beef, game and poultry. For a day of family sightseeing, try the Stratosphere, where kids can experiment with scientific fun. The Royal Aberdeen offers 18-holes of golf that runs along the North Sea shore for golf fanatics visiting the city.
Britannia Aberdeen Hotel
Malcolm Road
Bucksburn, Aberdeen UK AB21 9LN
(+44) 0 871 222 0073
britanniahotels.com/hotels/aberdeen
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