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A CITY centre hotel is offering an exclusive discount to participants in Edinburgh’s biggest weekend of running festivities. Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket is offering a 10% discount on food and beverages for all those who take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival over the May bank holiday weekend.
The discount will be available to anyone who presents their Edinburgh Marathon medal after completing the various races taking place around the city tthis weekend over the 26th and 27th May.
Formerly known as a Premier Inn, the hotel is located in the heart of the capital, nearby Haymarket station, with a stylish onsite bar and restaurant.
Gillian Duthie, Cluster General Manager at the Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket said: “We’re thrilled to be offering this exclusive discount over a very exciting weekend in Edinburgh.
“It is sure to be a fantastic atmosphere, as the Edinburgh Marathon Festival always creates a great buzz about the city among visitors and residents alike.
“We’re hoping that tired runners ready for refreshment will pop in and enjoy this discount – they will have definitely earned it.”
Leonardo Royal’s modern lounge bar offers a range of light bites, snacks and beverages, with its restaurant, ‘Vitruv’ providing a popular food and wine menu.
The hotel has seen recent refurbishment, featuring designs from renowned hotel designer Andreas Neudahm, who has created a rustic, homely feel with touches of tartan and tweed – whilst retaining a contemporary style.
The bar area has also had an overhaul, with a stylish new marble tile flooring, treated oak lightshades and furniture, and classic Leonardo tall-back chairs to finish.
Gillian added: “We can’t wait to welcome everyone over the weekend to enjoy good food and drink in such a fantastic setting.”
To find out more, visit: https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/leonardo-royal-hotel-edinburgh
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Still time to enter Scotland’s BIGGEST Running Festival!
Now in its 13th year, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival is Scotland’s largest running festival with over 30,000 runners taking part every year. This year’s event takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May.
There’s still time to enter the 10K, 5K and team relay events with routes which showcase Scotland’s capital city at its very best, taking in panoramic views of the city including sights of Edinburgh Castle and the beautiful Holyrood Park.
The team relay then continues through East Lothian offering stunning views, huge crowd support and an unforgettable running experience – no matter what your goal.
What’s more, with two different junior race distances on offer for 6-12 year olds, the whole family can get involved!
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is one of the biggest in the world, and it’s right here on your doorstep!
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen!
Entries close on Wednesday 6 May at 5pm.
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