Title: Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' Family-friendly apartment in Edinburgh with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' ![Exterior - Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18768900/18768828/547613e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18768900/18768828/56db536a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18768900/18768828/4340d765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18768900/18768828/3bc7119f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' (Edinburgh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18768900/18768828/a8a33f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Edinburgh City, Hopetoun Grande offers a spacious penthouse retreat. This elegant apartment features Georgian windows, high ceilings and Italian marble bathrooms with luxurious touches like a jacuzzi bath and power showers. The fully-equipped kitchen is perfect for cooking up a storm while the beautiful dining-drawing room provides ample space to relax and unwind. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91938 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' 'Hopetoun Grande' is a bright, spacious and fully refurbished three bedroom apartment with great big Georgian windows and high ceilings right in the centre of town. Within walking distance to the Playhouse theatre, high street, Botanical Gardens, train station and tram. An elegant apartment with a vast area of 180 sq.m/2000 sq. ft. situated on the third floor of a beautiful Georgian building located in the heart of Edinburgh City. Completely refurbished in 2015, this large penthouse offers 5-star self-catering accommodation in one of Europe's most visited cities. All the common areas and rooms are generously proportioned with large windows that bring in a lot of light giving a sense of space and brightness all around. Two of the three bedrooms have superking-size beds and the third bedroom is a special handmade four poster king-size bed. The bathrooms have been done in Italian Marble, granite worktops and provide a feeling of real luxury to the senses. The larger bathroom has a jacuzzi bath and a walk-in shower and the smaller bathroom has a power shower within an enclosure with a skylight. The quality of bedlinen and towels match that of any five star hotel. The kitchen is large with earthy wooden kitchen cabinets and granite work surfaces and state of the art fridge, freezer, gas hob, grill, oven, inbuilt dishwasher and washing machine and microwave. It is a pleasure to spend time in the kitchen either to cook or to gaze out of the window at the twinkling lights of Fife across the sea at night. The beautiful dining-drawing room with its large windows yet private space is a wonderful place to relax, chat and have a meal. Whilst the dining table seats 8, there is also a cosy seat of 4 at a round Mahogany table in the hall/reception room. At this apartment you will find yourself in a place full of character, surrounded with period charm yet decorated tastefully in modern style. By choosing our penthouse you are choosing five-star self-catering accommodation in an excellent location that is close to tourist attractions, great shopping, restaurants and theatre. Its a great place to enjoy a holiday with family or friends alike and will undoubtedly add to your experience of this incredible city. Please note that check in time is from 3pm and checkout time is 11am. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the sea ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande Apartment Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande Edinburgh Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'hopetoun Grande' Apartment Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande Apartment Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande Apartment Apartment Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'hopetoun Grande' Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande Edinburgh Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'hopetoun Grande' Edinburgh Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'hopetoun Grande' Edinburgh Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande' Apartment Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'hopetoun Grande' Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande Edinburgh Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'hopetoun Grande' Edinburgh Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse 'hopetoun Grande' ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.96032%2C-3.18410&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B46QCTh5MVFgLY7Mq9JRq2RBQd8=) Edinburgh, SCT #### What's nearby - Calton Hill \- 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Omni Centre Edinburgh \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Princes Street \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Royal Mile \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Balfour Street Tram Stop - 10 min walk - Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 13 min walk - Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Santu Coffee Roastery - ‬5 min walk - ‪Down the Hatch - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Joker & the Thief - ‬3 min walk - ‪Spry - ‬2 min walk - ‪Not Just Coffee - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'? ### What time is check-in at Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'? ### What time is check-out at Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande'? ### Where is Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stunning Luxury Georgian Penthouse: 'Hopetoun Grande' Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 47 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve W. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location! Beautiful, roomy penthouse. 70 steps to climb to it, but well worth the exercise. ##### Steve W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne B. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great apartment for a family vacation. We loved staying here. The apartment is close to everything and we walked everywhere. Communication was great with the manager, it was very clean, and I highly recommend staying here. ##### Anne B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael T. 5 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The location was excellent with royal mile within a 15 min walk and good restaurants in the neighborhood. Very spacious living area easily accommodating up to 7 adults.Warning to those with mobility concerns that the apartment is on the 3rd floor with a spiral staircase and no elevator.We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend this property. ##### Michael T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jackie J. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Apartment as shown in photos. Yes it is on the third floor with no elevator. Not for the faint of heart, 72 stairs. No designated parking but available on street parking around the block( parking meters) ##### Jackie J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Alison R. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Characterful apartment in great location for Edinburgh si Weekend stay for a group of 8 friends looking for home comforts within easy access of Edinburgh centre. The steps to the top floor aren’t for the feint-hearted but they’ll keep you fit, and the apartment is worth the climb!Well-appointed and comfortable apartment for sitting, dining and sleeping for 8 adults. 2 showers came in handy to get everyone out of the door at the same time.Recommended for a short stay. ##### Alison R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce B. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Lovely apartment in great location. Clean with plenty of space. Comfortable beds. Manager communicated throughout the stay. ##### Joyce B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H., Federal Way 24 Oct 2017 #### Highly recommended! We loved our stay and would recommend to friends and family. The bathroom is a work of art❤️ ##### Melissa H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian L. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Penthouse My family and I loved our stay at this large penthouse conveniently located in Edinburgh. We walked to all of the key areas of the city from this property. Also a short walk from the tram / trolly that takes you to and from the airport. ##### Ian L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan B. 15 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time in Edinburgh Wonderful flat. Great location. Beautiful city. The combination left me speechless ##### Nathan B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn E. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Edinburgh Stay Our entire family loved our stay. The apartment was close to everything!! We used the train, buses, uber for longer distances but walked all over the city as well. Grocery stores are very close by as well as restaurants, bakery, deli and pubs. In addition the accomodations were wonderful! The beds are comfortable and the entire place very comfortable. Lots of room for everyone. ##### Dawn E. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcie M. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family celebration in Edinburgh Martin was a great host and was prompt to address minor issues. This apartment is ideally located and made a great base our crew to explore. We loved it! ##### Marcie M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. 14 Jun 2019 #### Amazing light filled apartment in central Edinburgh This is a lovely apartment in a historic building in central Edinburgh. It was perfect for our extended family, and we could walk to the major sites. There are some very tasty restaurants nearby. The hosts were quickly responsive to questions. ##### Anne S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen S. 9 Apr 2019 #### Great location to Edinburgh Had a fantastic stay and was met with no surprises! Apartment was clean & spaciousness. Beds very comfortable. The 3 story climb was a bit rough at the end of a day but well worth it! ##### Eileen S. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Len L., La Jolla. CA 2 Aug 2016 #### Central City Location We enjoyed our three night stay at the Hopetoun Grand. We are a family of five adults and the three bedroom setup was very comfortable. The tall ceilings and large windows provided a nice ambience. The bedding and linens were of good quality. The city location is excellent as we walked to all of the sites and restaurants. ##### Len L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan M. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to explore Edinburgh One quick note about this apartment: it’s on the top floor of a winding staircase, so if you have any mobility issues it might not be for you. That said, it’s a beautiful place in a great location! Lots of pubs and restaurants nearby with easy access to the tram and buses to get into the heart of Edinburgh! Charul and Martin do a great job reaching out to make your stay comfortable. Would definitely recommend as a home base to explore Edinburgh! ##### Ryan M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean C. 16 Apr 2016 #### Great place! Very comfortable. Very nice restored apartment. Location is great and near plenty of amenities. Everything is nearby. If you want to you can walk, but no cab ride to any of the attractions was more than 6£s. Fourth floor walk up was really no big deal (only 77 steps). Main bathroom was a bit wonky but easy to deal with. Highly recommend. ##### Sean C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophia S. 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed This apartment is in a great location of you don't want to be right in the centre of Edinburgh but withing walking distance of everything and plenty of restaurants etc. The only downs are the three flights of stairs of you're less able, the noise from the road in one bedroom due to being on a bus route, and that one of the showers was out of order at the time which I hadn't been made aware of to my knowledge, so showering 8 guests was tricky. The positives are that the kitchen was stocked with lots of essentials and is well equipped for most dishes to be cooked, the beds were clean and comfy and the heating and hot water system is great. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly in this spacious apartment. ##### Sophia S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue F. 11 May 2019 #### Wonderful stay This stunning apartment was a roomy, comfortable, convenient and fun stay for our family of three children, two parents and two grandparents. There is room for everyone to be together and also room enough for solitude. The furnishings are very comfortable; especially the beds. The apartment is a convenient walk for so many Edinburg attractions, stores, restaurants and pubs. Yes, the stairs were challenging, but they were good for us! Martin is very attentive and easy to get a hold of with any concerns...as a VRBO host myself, I find this to be a crucial quality because anything can be needed at anytime. We truly enjoyed our first visit to Edinburgh and the apartment will be a big part of our fond memories ##### Sue F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean S., Yakima, WA 21 Oct 2017 #### beautiful Edwardian Lovely place at the edge of new town within walking distance to everything you would want to see in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The owners were easy to work with and the place is beautifully restored, with added modern conveniences that blend perfectly with the building. You need to take note of the fact that there are no lifts and the stairs could be challenging to older folks or those with chronic heart or lung problems. Totally worth it for the charm and beauty of the place. It is located close to grocery store, theater and wonderful food places as well. There were three couples that stayed for three nights and thoroughly loved it. Plenty of space to spread out. ##### Jean S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim & Debbie G. 21 Oct 2018 #### Spacious, nicely renovated and well located Our group of 3 couples loved our 3 night stay. The flat is huge and tastefully renovated/ updated while still preserving the character of this historic property. The location is quite convenient to many of the top tourist attractions and there are plenty of restaurants and pubs close by. If you plan on preparing some of your own meals, Tesco has 2 locations nearby to stock up and a little further afield there is a butcher and fishmonger. Several local bus routes pass by quite close. Guests should know that it is a long climb to the 3rd floor, especially toting luggage. It would probably be a bit much for older folk. ##### Jim & Debbie G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen K. 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Family Friendly, Convenient to Transportation Clean, lots of room, quiet but just off main street with trams and buses. Easy downhill walk from the train station, and close to food and drinks. Must be reasonably fit to manage 72 steps to the third floor but we did it with toddlers and grandparents. Owners responded quickly to a minor issue. Only watch out are the huge old windows that, if opened, would be a safety concern with children. We had cool weather typical for the area and had the windows securely locked. Plenty of kitchen essentials and a nice big table for the whole gang. Loved the historic vibe. ##### Kathleen K. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### merle w. 22 Sept 2016 #### Lovely. Roomy. Well equipped. New bathrooms. We were uniting with family and we enjoyed the space to share meals and relax together. We recognize that the flat is in midst of renovation however the lack of light in the master bath over the vanity was a little inconvenient as was the inoperable heated floors and towel warmers. Since there is no clothes dryer and the towels took over a day to air dry, an extra bath towel per person would have been appropriate for a week long stay. Thank you for kindly arranging to leave keys for us when we locked ourselves out. Learned our lesson. We would definitely come again. ##### merle w. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amy P. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Great location, but an alright stay. The home is definitely charming and has a lot of character but given the age, it needs a little work. The wooden floorboards had nails coming up, boards that were moving up if you stepped on them, potentially could be unsafe if we stepped on either. The home also smelled of dust and age. The stairway going up to the 3rd floor is narrow, spiral, and dark. The listing failed to mention that the staircase was not fit for someone of age or disability. One of the bedrooms has two small beds with slightly disturbing decor. I understand this is someone’s home, but needs to be updated properly if renting out property to others. ##### Amy P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb Location We have made several trips to Scotland dating back to the early 90's. We previously stayed at a family B&B in Dunbar on each of those trips. The owners retired so we looked for a location in Edinburgh that was within walking distance of Waverly Station. This was the perfect location. The accommodations were excellent in a classic Edinburgh neighborhood. Beds, baths, kitchen, living room were great. An historic apartment setting. I appreciated the owners telling the story of the building, the apartment and the neighborhood down through the years. The owners pride for this apartment yielded a great place for us to stay. We only had one question during our stay to which the owners quickly responded. While we love walking and do a lot of it each day. We did find the Edinburgh tram system is awesome. Easy to catch a block away from the apartment. Plenty of good places to eat in the surrounding blocks. A perfect Edinburgh for our family. Mike ##### Michael H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Nicole B. 22 May 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Not Luxury! Really disappointed with this host and “Luxury Penthouse” we understand the building is 200 years old however the cleanliness is non existent! There was a layer of dust on just about everything. The cookware provided should be thrown out it was beyond old and rusted! Not to mention they leave dirty old sponges for you!? Inside of the cabinets where the cookware is absolutely filthy! There is mold in the showers, one of the shower drains does not drain properly leaving you in standing water. The tile grout in the bathrooms is disgraceful, tiles are cracked and shifting. There is mold everywhere, I sent pictures to the host in hopes I would receive the cleaning fee back and got radio silence! The location is great however know when you walk up those three flights of stairs it’s practically in the pitch dark! There really should be some lights in the hallway that work! It’s an accident waiting to happen! I was really looking forward to this part of our trip and we spent almost 2,000 for three nights to stay in a really dirty, outdated and definitely NOT Luxury penthouse! The description for this penthouse is a straight out lie! The listing pictures are so deceptive! ![Moldy and dirty showers](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cb0a3b52-9d74-4868-ad85-a9476ae980b6-1747871414597.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The amount of grime and dust is ridiculous ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/377aeb9e-e575-40bb-86d5-ec02ad34e5ff-1747871402860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Dirty silverware trays](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/96d7734f-7f51-46bb-831e-3101942ad4fc-1747871723885.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Dirty baseboards ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ab5d963f-7134-4e66-b438-52011fbb0437-1747871722245.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Nicole B. 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