The Town House Company, which owns exclusive Edinburgh properties The Howard and The Edinburgh Residence, has announced tempting packages for August � the perfect incentive for those wishing to visit Edinburgh to sample the delights of its famous international festival.

At The Howard, guests can enjoy Champagne and canap�s in their room on arrival, followed by a two course pre-theatre dinner in The Atholl Restaurant. A full Scottish breakfast awaits the next morning. The package comes complete with butler service, who will advise on which fringe and mainstream shows to visit, and will book any tickets required. The package is priced at �159 per person per night, and is inclusive of service charges and VAT.

At the Edinburgh Residence, a Champagne and canap�s welcome again precedes a two course pre-theatre dinner, this time at the fabulous restaurant at The Bonham. Reception / porters will be happy to advise guests on which fringe and mainstream shows to visit, and again, will book any required tickets. A full Scottish breakfast will be delivered to the room the next morning. The package is priced at �125 per person per night, and is inclusive of service charges and VAT.

Built in 1829, The Howard is made up of three Georgian town houses, carefully restored and maintaining many of the original features. The eighteen individually decorated bedrooms, including two junior suites and three terrace suites, which benefit from their own private terrace and entrance to Great King Street.

The Howard is your chance to sample life as a much-loved house-guest within a beautiful Georgian retreat in Scotland�s most famous city. Yours to call �home� for the duration of your stay in Edinburgh.

�Dining at The Atholl� is an experience full of decadent pleasures. You�ll enjoy dinner, which will be meticulously prepared by a dedicated team of chefs and attention to detail in this warm and exclusive Georgian setting.

Luxury hotel operators The Town House Company have recently acquired The Edinburgh Residence; comprising of three beautiful Georgian houses offering 29 luxury town house suites in the West End of the city. The Edinburgh Residence enjoys a peaceful yet central location only minutes walk from Edinburgh�s main tourist attractions.

The Edinburgh Residence provides: Valet parking on request, a comprehensive food and beverage operation, with 24-hour in-room dining. Porters, en-suite bathrooms, mini bars and an honesty bar in the Drawing Room also come as standard at The Edinburgh Residence, along with Cable television, and video and CD systems. Each of the luxurious, spacious suites houses an armoir containing a microwave, mini fridge and cooking preparation area.

The Town House Company boasts several other hot properties in Edinburgh. Channings in the New Town focuses on a �clubby style� friendly atmosphere, whereas The Howard, with its discreet entrance in a cobbled street, is now favoured by an impressive list of loyal high profile visitors. The Bonham is widely regarded as Scotland�s original cool hotel � a favourite haunt for younger visitors, including many A-list celebrities.

The Edinburgh Residence - Reservations: 0131 622 5080 The Howard - Reservations: 0131 315 2220

For further information please contact the Press Office:- Jayne Howie / Juliet Addington The Dovetail Agency Tel: 01737 246 900 Fax: 01737 246 905 Email: townhouse@dovetail-agency.co.uk