The Holiday Inn Edinburgh is situated to the west of the city center and boasts panoramic views of the Pentland Hills. The hotel has recently been extensively refurbished and its location makes it an ideal touring base. Historic Edinburgh Castle, Museum of Scotland and Princes Street famous for it's shops are all a 20 minute bus journey away. The hotel has 303 rooms of which 100 are family rooms. In addition there is a variety of catering outlets, Rotisserie Restaurant, Sampans Oriental Restaurant, Cafe Express and Gallery Bar. Located on the 5th floor is The Academy, a purpose built dedicated suite of rooms suitable for hosting large conferences or small meetings.