The Howard Hotel is an amazing five-star hotel that is located close to the city center in Edinburgh, near the Scottish Gallery. The famed shopping area of Princes Street and the business district is a few minute walk away. Public transport in the form of buses and taxies are easy to come by, driving is not recommended in the city due to the complex one way streets. The Waverley railway station (1miles) and the Haymarket railway station (1.5miles) can be easily reached from the hotel and the Edinburgh International airport is 9 miles away.