Marriott Hotels have announced plans to open a second Courtyard branded hotel in Scotland in early 2016 - in the centre of Edinburgh. The first opened at Aberdeen Airport last year with 194 bedrooms.

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh will occupy a listed building comprising three adjoining Georgian townhouses the façades of which will be restored after years of standing empty. Behind them will sit a new build 240-bedroom hotel featuring an open-plan public area, an all-day bistro styled restaurant, a fitness centre and a meeting room. Wi-fi will be free of charge throughout.

Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh will be located in Baxter’s Place in an Edinburgh New Town Conservation Area and World Heritage Site -  a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street and the Royal Mile.

Details: www.marriott.co.uk