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If you’re looking for a stylish hotel in Scotland’s capital city, there’s only one place to go. The Mal is a gorgeous boutique hotel in Edinburgh, perched on the banks of the Forth in Leith, and only minutes from the hubbub of the city centre. Whether you’re a serious shopper, theatre-goer or 24hr socialite, the Edinburgh Mal has something to offer you.

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There is a fantastic brasserie, a well-stocked wine cellar and a bar which serves the perfect cocktail for starting or ending your evening on a high note and if the weather suits, you can even enjoy some alfresco dining or drinking on the lively terrace. The brasserie serves great-tasting cuisine, prepared with incredible local ingredients, served up with a genuine excitement. Whether it’s business lunches, quick light healthy bites or a romantic dinner for two, you simply have to sample Scotland’s finest. As for the Mal Bar, it is the favourite retreat of Edinburgh’s movers and shakers, and serves up a glorious mix of vino, cocktails, bubbly, frothy coffees and ultra tasty anytime snacks.

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The hotel gym, Gymtonic, is the perfect place for those of you who just can’t survive without some exercise. Try out the resistance and running machines or free weights. There’s everything you need. If you feel the need for speed out in the city, check out Mal’s jogging maps in your room, small but perfectly formed routes for runners of all shapes, sizes and flavours.

Perfectly suited for a business trip or luxury weekend break, this is a truly stunning hotel which offers all the luxury you’d expect from Malmaison boutique hotel.
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Alan Tennant, Hotels.tv Edinburgh