New hotel a Crowne jewel

•The Roxburghe in Edinburgh.

INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group has expanded its Crowne Plaza brand into Edinburgh with the launch of a new hotel.

The 198-bedroom Crowne Plaza Edinburgh – The Roxburghe is located in Charlotte Square in the capital’s new town. The new hotel has a club lounge and health and fitness suite, which includes a pool, sauna and gym.
It’s the first of two Crowne Plaza hotels IHG plans to open in Edinburgh this year; the Crowne Plaza Edinburgh – Royal Terrace is set to open in the city’s financial district in September.
Matthew Luscombe of IHG Europe, said: “We are delighted to open Crowne Plaza Edinburgh – The Roxburghe in Scotland’s capital city.
“Crowne Plaza Edinburgh – The Roxburghe is a shining beacon of the brand’s momentum and bright future.”

Image – The Roxburghe in Edinburgh.