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" Channelling Italian glamour amid Edinburgh&amp;#039;s grey grandeur, Hotel Missoni is a resplendent rainbow-coloured retreat, with a restaurant and bar styled with catwalk cool. This bold and beautiful boutique hotel is close to the castle; its yellow stone fa\u00E7ade dotted with windows, so guests can soak up the scenic city sights. Packing tips Some understated threads in neutral hues to avoid clashing with the wallpaper, vivid jewels for a shot of Missoni-inspired colour, and an Italian scarf to ward off the Edinburgh wind in style. Hotel restaurants Cucina is sociable and bustling, with booths and banquette seating, framed Missoni prints in lollipop hues, and a huge communal wooden table near the glass wall overlooking the lobby. Food is Italian, of course, with mains such as sea bass with a herb and salt crust and aged balsamic dressing, and spinach and ricotta ravioli with a butter and sage sauce. Hotel bars Refusing to hide its bar under a bushel, the resident drinking den, Bar Missoni, is given pride of place at the front of the hotel, and rightly so - its teal walls, dark wood floors and Missoni-print sofas are fit for the fashion set. Be sure to try the Bella Carina cocktail - a fruity prosecco blend, or the Basilito, a mojito-inspired grape and basil concoction. Activities Having fully explored what lies around your boudoir (the stylish bar, the tempting restaurant and the pristine gym), admire New Town&amp;#039;s Georgian fa\u00E7ades, and investigate Princes Street&amp;#039;s boutiques. Balance retail with culture by taking a trip to the castle, and then get deliciously lost in the Old Town&amp;#039;s tangle of cobbled streets. A walk to the waterfront will yield some enticing eateries. Of course, if you&amp;#039;re here during the August festival season, you&amp;#039;ll be spoiled for choice. Contact Book Hotel Missoni with Mr &amp;amp;amp; Mrs Smith or call 0845 034 0700 Rates \u00A3210-\u00A3650, including breakfast and tax. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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