'The friendliest hotel in Edinburgh'

Built in 1901 as five Edwardian town houses Channings is four star boutique hotel on a quiet cobbled street, overlooking gardens, just a 12 minute walk from the city centre and its historical sites.

The rooms are striking yet elegant, tailored and classic with a combination of textured fabrics - altogether providing relaxing and comfortable surroundings. Many have breathtaking views of Edinburgh while others overlook private gardens (which guests may enjoy in the summer months as well as a sun terrace which captures the sun all day!).

Channings has a cosy club-like atmosphere, comfortable lounges, and a Restaurant which is open all day and serves contemporary and distinctive French food. It also has a modern bar, the Ochre Vita.

The hotel prides itself on good old fashioned service values which makes this an especially excellent place to stay.

Bedrooms:
Several bed rooms have a panoramic view over the chimney pots of Edinburgh across the Firth of Forth to the Kingdom of Fife.

Singles:
Cosy individually decorated rooms full of Edwardian character and modern facilities. All have compact en suite bathrooms and have the capacity to be used for double occupancy with a small double bed.
(illustrated right; a Suite)

Standard Twin/ Doubles:
Rooms are furnished with either one double or two twin beds.
(illustrated right; a Suite)

Superiors:
Are mostly the bigger ones to the front of the hotel with bay windows.
Suites:
Looking out onto gardens.
Four poster:
Bathroom with an oval bath designed for two.
(illustrated right; a Superior)

Guest room features include:

• Two Telephones, one with double capacity to facilitate electronic transmission and ISDN communication - with 'Direct Dial In' (DDI) and voice mail. International Modem Points.
• Satelite Television and remote control
• En suite bathrooms
• Desk and seating area
• 24 hour room service
• Tea/Coffee making facilities
• Selection of luxurious toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Iron and board
• Trouser press
• Luggage stand
• Laundry and Dry Cleaning services
• Guest Information in four languages
• Complimentary shoe shine

(illustrated right; Superior Rooms)

The Ochra Vita Wine Bar (Edinburgh's 'hottest hidaway') with a Mediterranean atmosphere. The most flavoursome food, your favourite wine and Italian coffee at its best!

(illustrated right; Chessboard table in the Wine Bar)

The Restaurant
Downstairs at Channings is the secret world of Channings Restaurant. Contempary and distinctive French food at its very very best in an exclusive and warm ambience.

Sample Menu:

Starter:
Confit of duck leg on parsnip purée,
smoked breast and red chard salad.
Main:
Fillet of Aberdeen Angus beef with braised oxtail and kale parcel,
horseraddish mash and Arran mustard jus.

(illustrated right; Conservatory Dining Room at night)

An ample Continental breakfast from the buffet:

Freshly brewed coffee, teas, Earl Grey, fruit or herbal.
Freshly squeezed juices.
Butter croissants, Danish pastries, Pain au Chocolat.
Yoghurt,fruit purées and compôtes.
Freshly home baked morning rolls, toast.
Cereals and muesli.

Fresh fruit
Ham and assorted cheeses.
Channings oatmeal porridge laced with cream.
Included in the tariff is a full Scottish breakfast
- one of the items on this menu being venison patties
with sautéed potatoes and fried egg or Loch Fyne kipper.

Please contact:
Channings
email: reserve@channings.co.uk
South Learmonth Gardens,
Edinburgh, EH4 1EZ
Scotland, UK
Tel: 0131 332 3232
Fax: 0131 332 9631
or from outside the UK:
Tel: 44 131 332 3232
Tel: 44 131 332 9631

Channings, The Howard and The Bonham are privately owned by Mr and Mrs Peter J Taylor (The Town House Company).

Channings is a 9 minute walk from Edinburgh's main shopping area, 4 minute taxi journey from Haymarket train station, 8 minute taxi journey from Edinburgh Waverly train station and 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport.