Built in 1829, The Howard is made up of three Georgian town houses, carefully restored, maintaining many of the original features. The eighteen bedrooms are individually decorated and include two junior suites and three terrace suites, which benefit from their own private terrace and entrance to Great King Street. All are beautifully furnished with antiques, whilst the Drawing Room centres on elaborate crystal chandelier. Visitors to The Howard are received as guests in a private home, where the ambience of the welcoming entrance hall and drawing room reflects its residential atmosphere. The personal service hotel offers each of the guests, and attention to detail, is enhanced by the provision of a Butler, available 24 hours a day, to attend to their needs. Edinburgh's foremost address for discriminating, yet discerning travelers, The Howard is a small gem of a five star hotel.