The EQ 2 is a large, modern property development set in the centre of Edinburgh's West End, located 500 metres from the shops of Princes Street. The 38 apartments are open plan with floor to ceiling windows and are decorated in light colours and contemporary furnishings. All include balconies, some with views of Edinburgh Castle, kitchens with Smeg integrated fridges, dishwashers, washer/driers and microwaves. Modern amenities include Internet connections, 32 inch LCD satellite television with pay movies, DVD players, and trouser presses. The apartments come with at least one private bathroom.
The hotel restaurant, Cargo, serves modern, international dishes from a menu or buffet in an urban setting; Zizzi serves popular Italian dishes in an informal setting. Guests can enjoy complimentary use of an extensive selection of local health spas; facilities include swimming pools, jetted spas, steam rooms, saunas and a well equipped fitness centre. Practical amenities include complimentary parking onsite, a dry cleaning service, and a 24 hour front desk. Those wishing to explore the area can use the wireless Internet access available in the hotel's public areas or seek tour assistance from the hotel's concierge. For guests wishing to explore the surrounding area, Princes Street is 500 metres away and Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral and the National Galleries of Scotland are all within half a mile of the hotel. Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile are one mile from the hotel. The nearest airport to the hotel is Edinburgh Airport, which is 7.5 miles away. Frequent bus services run from the bus station adjacent to the Terminal to the central Edinburgh bus terminus at Waverley Bridge. Taxis are also available from a taxi rank adjacent to the Terminal.