Macdonald Holyrood Hotel

There are all sorts of ways to sharpen your appetite for afternoon tea.

You could run a marathon; climb a mountain or tackle the cupboard under the stairs.

On a more relaxing tip, you could take up today’s Big Deal from Edinburgh’s Macdonald Holyrood Hotel and work up an appetite for afternoon tea by chilling in the sauna or even swimming a couple of leisurely lengths of the fourteen metre swimming pool.

Edinburgh day out

With afternoon tea for two and day passes to the spa facilities, this Big Deal would be perfect for a day out in Edinburgh with a friend.

The four star Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is situated in Edinburgh’s historic and beautiful Old Town.

Just a couple of minutes’ walk from the world famous Royal Mile, the Scottish Parliament and Arthur’s Seat, the hotel enjoys a location which is both picturesque and convenient for exploring Auld Reekie.

Edinburgh afternoon tea

Available seven days a week, option one is for two people to have the Edinburgh afternoon tea plus day passes to the leisure facilities of the spa.

Option two includes a spa treatment each. Choose from Elemis deep tissue muscle massage, Elemis taster facial or geleration file and polish.

At Macdonald Holyrood Hotel, the chefs are passionate about creating delicious, treats, using only the finest, fresh ingredients. It’s their dedication that makes their afternoon tea something special.

Guests will be able to savour finger sandwiches; fluffy fruit scones with jam and clotted cream; a selection of cakes and your choice of tea or coffee.

They’re all served in the traditional way – on beautifully presented tiered cake stands.  

Steam away the stress

Macdonald Holyrood Hotel’s spa and health club offer a state of the art gym, heated swimming pool, sauna and a steam room where you can forget about life’s stresses and strains in a cloud of steam.

Of course, with option 2, guests can to pamper themselves with a luxurious treatment from the spa’s highly trained therapists.

Robes and slippers are not included – to hire these for the day, there is a charge of £7.50 per person. Towels will be provided.

Happy guests

Taken from longer TripAdvisor reviews, these comments show what guests have thought of the spa facilities:

‘The spa facilities were excellent.’

‘Fantastic break from the busy working life… We enjoyed a relaxing day in the spa followed by dinner… the location was perfect. The hotel was beautiful and staff were lovely. Spa facilities were great… Food was great and well presented. Definitely will be going back soon.’

‘Excellent hotel – great customer service… We used the pool, sauna and steam room which was clean and quiet and a great after a day’s sightseeing. Would definitely stay again.’

This Big Deal from Macdonald Holyrood Hotel would be ideal for a day out in Edinburgh.

Afternoon tea and some spa time would also be perfect for a catch-up with a friend or a fun experience with your other half.

Buy now and book in for some relaxation.