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It was the week before Christmas (sorry, I couldn't resist it, because it's true!). 6am, I had just arrived at Edinburgh Airport off a short winter flight dark, cold and dull. The airport arrivals greeted me with uninspiring, prepacked, and overpriced food options along with the usual horde of bleary-eyed travelers, resembling zombies in their slumber on uncomfortable seating, while not-so-clean tableware lay scattered around. I had two hours of work to do and was hungry after my 3.30 am wake-up. This was not inspiring.
So, as per the recommendations in The Sanctifly App, I made the short walk (200m) to the Hilton Hampton. Bright, spacious, newly decorated lobby with ample seating choices on offer for relaxing, working or meeting. The hotel welcomes non-room guests from Sanctifly, and a delicious hot and cold breakfast buffet costs me only £9.95 (less than $15.00!).
I had cereal, juice, and coffee followed by eggs and toast. Perfect set up for the day! If you miss breakfast they have a 24-hour menu, so always welcome to drop in.
Quick shout out to the Moxy hotel just next door, also a super option, particularly if traveling with family. Shh.. they have got a game room.
Fully fed and watered (i.e. coffeed to the max!), I thoroughly enjoyed working for 2 hours in comfort with plenty of resources to recharge my tech and quiet zones to take a call. Well done to Kara Rose and the team at the hotel, a strong recommendation for any traveler to the Scottish Capital.
Let me extend a top traveler's tip - next time you get off an early flight, arrive early for a late night takeoff, or have a layover with a few hours to kill - check out the over 200 hotel options at airports that welcome Sanctifly members to use their lobby, lounge and restaurants (even take the shuttle if needed). It's our free members guide to better options for your downtime.
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