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THE ROYAL HOTEL,

(M'Gregor's, late Gibb's)

53 PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH.

D. M'GREGOR begs respectfully to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and Tourists, that having taken a lease of the above most central HOTEL (established for the last forty years), he has greatly enlarged and improved it; there is a spacious Coffee-Room and additional Suites of Apartments; and no efforts whatever will be wanting to ensure the comfort of Visitors, and maintain the high standing which the ROYAL HOTEL has attained.

The House stands opposite Sir Walter Scott's Monument, and commands the best views of the Gardens, Castle, Arthur Seat, etc.

A FIXED CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE.

Table d'Hote every day at Five o' Clock.

N.B.-D. M'G. has to caution parties who may wish to come to the ROYAL HOTEL, to be careful that the Cabmen and Porters do not take them elsewhere, as it has caused many parties great annoyance.

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STRANGERS and others VISITING EDINBURGH will find that for SITUATION, COMFORT, and ACCOMMODATION, combined with MODERATE CHARGES, this Elegant and Extensive Establishment (which was built expressly for an Hotel, at an expense of upwards of £30,000) is unequalled in the city.

The Wines and Cuisine are of the First Quality.

COMMODIOUS AND ELEGANT COFFEE-ROOM.

Large and Well Ventilated Smoking Room. Suite of Apartments, &c.
A Moderate fixed Charge for Attendance.

EDINBURGH

OPPOSITE THE CASTLE.

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