VIOLET BANK APARTMENT NEW TOWN, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Modern Apartment Accommodations
Violet Bank Apartment New Town offers a newly built one-bedroom apartment with lift access and wheelchair suitability. The bedroom features a queen-size bed with pocket sprung mattress, mirrored double wardrobe, and chest of drawers. The lounge includes a sofa bed that sleeps two additional guests, flat-screen TV with cable access, DVD player, and MP3 docking station. The bathroom has a shower cubicle, heated towel rail, and Scottish Fine Soaps Sea Kelp toiletries. The kitchen is equipped with integrated fridge freezer, oven, hob, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, and Raymond Blanc china.
Self-Catering Kitchen Setup
The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering stays. It includes an induction hob, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung refrigerator, Miele washing machine, and microwave. Guests have access to Raymond Blanc fine china table settings for 4 people, Viner's cutlery, wooden chopping board, and full cookware. Basic supplies include tea, sugar, stocked salt and pepper mills, and Borders biscuits. A small supermarket on Dundas Street is accessible through the atrium, open daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
City Center Access
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac off Henderson Row, the apartment is 10 minutes walk from Edinburgh city center. It provides easy access to George Street (5 minutes walk), Princes Street (7 minutes walk), and Edinburgh Castle (15 minutes walk). The property is 2 km from Edinburgh Waverley station and surrounded by the Royal Botanic Garden (1 km), Royal Mile (1.5 km), and Calton Hill (2 km). Bus stops on Dundas Street offer frequent service to the city center, with a taxi rank located across the atrium.
Local Area Features
The apartment overlooks a communal atrium with planted trees and shrubs, plus a small private balcony. The Water of Leith walkway begins 300 meters away, leading to the Botanical Gardens, Stockbridge village, and Dean Village. New Town Deli on the corner serves breakfast from 7:00 AM and takeaway lunches. Award-winning Alba Dora fish and chips is around the corner, and Cuckoo's Bakery on Dundas Street offers cupcakes. Free on-street parking is available on weekends.
Practical Guest Services
The apartment provides high-speed WiFi (100 Mbps), free on-street weekend parking, and weekly linen changes for stays longer than 7 days. Guests receive thick white towels including bath sheets, hand towels, and face cloths. The property is non-smoking and offers a low allergen environment. Bus stops feature real-time tracking screens displaying arrival times. The apartment includes an iron, ironing board, vacuum cleaner, and basic cleaning products. Check-in is via keyless entry system.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Coffee shop
Location
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