Hotel Missoni

As Edinburgh's most fashionable newcomer, passersby can't miss the geometric godliness of Hotel Missoni as it strikes a pose on the corner of George IV Bridge and the Royal Mile. Painstakingly cool design and kaleidoscopic decoration dominate on literally every level of Missoni, with no detail - from bedtime bathrobes to breakfast place-mats - overlooked in the grand plan of its eponymous fashion-house couturier.

If, however, you're a local who's merely inquisitive about the quality of Missoni's cuisine, let your appetite be sated and thirst quenched by in-house bar and restaurant Cucina. The restaurant specialises in hearty yet immaculately presented Italian classics, while the bar is excellently situated for both residents and visitors, offering a broad range of international beers, wines, spirits and an inventive cocktail list.

Giving The Skinny an excuse to declare Hotel Missoni a venue with both style and substance.