The Bar/Lounge at The Balmoral Hotel

"Have traditional afternoon tea to the accompaniment of live harp music or try out the cocktails in the bar"

"Rooms, many with panoramic castle views, reflect the soft heathery tones of the Scottish landscape while Scotch, the whisky bar launched in 2013, is daubed in the earthy amber tones of the 400 or so drams you can nose on a cowskin barstool"

"The elegant Palm Court, the hotel's Bollinger Bar, is an open, airy space with comfy settees, a domed ceiling, and a beautiful Venetian glass chandelier—an especially genteel spot to enjoy afternoon tea listening to the soothing melodies of the resident harpist"

"For a slice of Victorian splendor and Edinburgh atmosphere, pop in for a pint at the Café Royal circle bar, and perhaps a seafood platter at the adjoining Oyster Bar restaurant"

"" Enjoy "a great afternoon tea" beneath a glass dome and Venetian-glass chandelier at the Bollinger Bar at Palm Court"

"Around holiday time, the fireplaces are constantly lit at this cozy baronial property"

"The five restaurants, including one with a Michelin star, and bars offer a wealth of choices, and include a brassiere, a tea court, a lounge, and a Scotch bar"

"A whisky bar serves more than 400 malts and blends accompanied by unusual bar snacks"

"Amenities include thermostats, two dual-line phones with voice mail, flat-panel TVs, minibars and bedside controls"