The Glasshouse boutique hotel is just full of surprises. The first is when you step inside a 150-year old church and discover the only altar is to sleek lines and modern luxury.
The next is the two-acre roof garden looking out over Edinburgh. Lavender sprouts from elegant wooden trellises and the sun-splashed patio is the perfect place to watch the sun set over Edinburgh's Firth of Forth.
Inside your room, it should come as no surprise to find a clean, modern space filled with crisp Egyptian cotton linens, trouser press, private bar, and satellite TV. If you choose a suite, you'll have a free decanter of whisky to enjoy with friends in your leather lounge area.
When you're fully put together, head down to Bonds Restaurant for modern French cuisine. Or make your way to The Bar for authentic Spanish tapas, cigars, and 65 signature cocktails. After a night sampling all three, you'll appreciate the blackout shades in your room.