Steeped in history and insouciant style, Edinburgh is perfect weekend break territory. Shop in Princes Street, stroll past the gorgeous 19th century architecture on the Royal Mile and stop for coffee and cake in the cafes around Grassmarket, the picturesque Old Town. Bookend your days with lazy breakfasts and comfy nights at one of the four Apex Hotels around the city. 
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Edinburgh has been called the Athens of the North, and not just because it has a hilltop National Monument inspired by the Parthenon: it was also the epicentre of the explosion of cultural and intellectual progress known as the Scottish Enlightenment.
The city’s Old and New Towns are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompassing most of the city’s famous landmarks including Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument and Holyrood Palace.
Apex Hotels have four popular Edinburgh hotels in several key locations, all within the World Heritage Site boundary.
Just off the end of Edinburgh’s shopping mecca, Princes Street, and near the stunning viewpoint of Calton Hill – the site of the National Monument – sits the luxurious Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. Built in 1819, it mixes Georgian splendour with contemporary design touches and 21st century amenities like large LCD TVs in bedrooms, swimming pool and gym. Like all Apex Hotels, guests get free Wi-Fi and free local phone calls.
Looking directly up at Edinburgh Castle across the historic Grassmarket in the Old Town are the Apex International Hotel and the Apex City Hotel. Both offer four star facilities and stunning views – especially from rooftop restaurant Heights at the Apex International Hotel.
Over in Edinburgh’s West End is the Apex European Hotel – a great base for rugby at Murrayfield Stadium or visits to the Gallery of Modern Art or Edinburgh Zoo.
Transit through London is catered for too, with two hotels right in the City (Apex London Wall and Apex City of London) and a third (Apex Temple Court) opening in spring 2012.
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