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Claire Galloway

Edinburgh's floating hotel makes TripAdvisor list of 'best of the best' places to stay

If you're looking for the perfect staycation this summer, then you might want to check out what other holidaymakers have to say before choosing where to book.

Tripadvisor revealed the top places to stay across the UK and Europe in its 19th annual Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for Hotels.

On the list of small hotels to visit in the UK, Fingal was in the top ten and it's no wonder.

The floating luxury, floating hotel is permanently stationed on the Leith waterfront – not far from the popular Shore area.

The boat, which started out as a lighthouse tender, is now a 23 cabin boutique hotel with a ballroom, grand staircase and remarkable restaurant called The Lighthouse Bar, which has a "vast floor to ceiling window, thick granite bar and shimmering ceiling".

It was transformed by the team at The Royal Yacht Britannia, with those at Fingal saying that "every inch of this noble ship has been refined for her new five-star life, but the unmistakable Spirit of Fingal continues to shine".

For those staying the night, there are options of luxury cabins, duplexes and suites – with the latter setting you back £1,500.

If you can't afford a full-blown weekend there, you can always book in for a bite to eat.

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Among the top Scottish hotels, The Dunstane House, known for its luxury rooms, also made the top 20. Located on West Coates, the stunning guest house has recently revealed a new champagne bar.

Again if you don't want to splash out on a stay, they are serving both food and drink to guests and non-guests.

If you want to venture a little further out of the city, Torlinnhe Guest House in Fort William was named the fourth best-rated B&B in the UK and Europe and sixth in the world.

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