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‹‹ Great location just 2 minutes walk from Princes Street and 5 minutes walk from Waverly Station. Hotel has back door into major shopping centre where you can...››
26 Jan 2009 read hotel reviewsAbout Hotel Edinburgh, Thistle Hotels
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Ideally positioned in the heart of Edinburgh's commercial centre, contemporary hotel The King James by Thistle is located just off bustling Princes Street, a short walk from many visitor attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries.
In between sightseeing, nearby Princes Street is the perfect place to shop, dine or simply enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by.
On-site, guests will enjoy beautifully appointed interiors and rooms, outstanding service by a friendly and attentive team, and a wide range of amenities including six well appointed meeting/function rooms, free (limited) parking and valuable 24-hour concierge services.
Guests can wine and dine in the hotel bar and restaurant, or take advantage of 24-hour room service.
Location of Hotel Edinburgh, Edinburgh
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City Area:Old Town - New Town
Position of the zone in the city
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Rooms at Edinburgh (Thistle Hotels)
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The six-storey hotel features 143 spacious, comfortably appointed guestrooms, including one special access room for disabled guests.
All rooms come equipped with a range of comforts including dial-up Internet access, direct dial telephone, colour TV, coffee/tea maker, ironing facilities, safety deposit box and trouser press.
Several rooms boast terrific views of the city.
- Cable TV
- Coffee and tea maker
- Desk
- Direct dial phone
- Facilities for disabled people
- Fan
- Hairdryer in each room
- Heating
- High speed Internet access
- In-room ironing facilities
- LCD flat screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wireless Internet access
Breakfast at The King James by Thistle
A continental and Scottish breakfast is served in Craig's Restaurant from 7 a.m. onwards, Monday through Saturday, and from 7.30 a.m. onwards on Sundays.
Hotel Facilities
- Access for disabled
- Credit card accepted
- Currency exchange
- Entire property is non-smoking
- Groups welcome
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Room service - 24 hour
- Shops in the hotel
- Wireless Internet connection in the entire property
- City maps
- Concierge
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - fax service
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Luggage room
- Multilingual staff
- Personal newspapers
- Tourist information
- Banqueting service
- Conference room
- Congress facilities
- Meals for groups
- Meeting Room
- Garage
- Private parking
- Internet/Email services
- Bar
- Restaurant
Hotel Reviews Edinburgh (Thistle Hotels)
9.4
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Italy, May 2009
I stayed at The King James just one night, but I enjoyed my stay very much. The staff was really friendly and welcoming, the environment and furnishing really nice and, last but not least, it is just one step from the city centre of Edinburgh and Waverley train station. I will stay again at this hotel.
8.7
2 friends travelling together
Australia, Jan 2009
Great location just 2 minutes walk from Princes Street and 5 minutes walk from Waverly Station. Hotel has back door into major shopping centre where you can purchase full Scottish breakfast for around $8 (Australian).
9.1
Young couple
USA, Jan 2009
Got a great rate on venere for the Thistle Hotel. 79 pounds per night, a fantastic deal. It did not include breakfast, that was the only downside. Right in the heart of Edinburgh, 6 minutes from the train station and 3 minutes from Princes St. Also attached to the St. James mall, with access from the 3rd floor of the Thistle to the mall, which was very convenient. Wish there was a slightly higher rate that would include breakfast, as they wanted to charge us 8.5 pounds per person for breakfast - not worth it. Very nice room, and the t.v. had international CNN - the only one of all the hotels we stayed at in the UK. And some other good stations showing American movies as well. The porter was somewhat helpful, particularly with suggestions on bus tours, when attractions open/close, etc. The main clerks were not very helpful, acted like they didn't really want to help you - only as much as necessary, no more.
4.5
Mature couple
Australia, Aug 2008
Very central hotel, but rooms were absolutely tiny! Lots of noise with slamming doors - concierge was so helpful!
8.6
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2007
Great location for sights and shopping. Two minute walk from Waverley railway station. Cafes around the hotel for breakfast etc.
Map of Edinburgh (Thistle Hotels) in Edinburgh
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How to reach Hotel The King James by Thistle
By car
From the M9 and M8 motorways, exit onto the A8 and follow signs for Edinburgh city centre. The hotel is located at the end of Princes Street, next to the St. James Shopping Centre.
By train
Waverley rail station is 0.6 miles/1 km away.
By airplane
Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles/13 km away.
Transport Services Hotel Edinburgh
- Garage
- Private parking
Limited on-site parking is available for guests on a strictly first come, first serve basis (subject to charge).
Alternatively, hotel guests can receive a 25% discount at a nearby NCP car park.
The Hotel
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Rooms at The King James by Thistle
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Hotel Facilities
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Choose from a delicious selection of light refreshments and meals to accompany your favourite drink at the Boston Bean Bar.
Hotel Policies
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE". In this case, the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card by the hotel at the time of booking.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after 2 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than midday.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
On-site parking (limited) is not included in the price and costs £15.00 for 24 hours.
Off-site parking is subject to an extra charge; guests can receive a 25% discount at a nearby NCP car park.
Internet access is subject to an additional charge; costs available on request.
Breakfast is not included in the price and costs £12,50 per person.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of no show or late cancellation the full stay will be
charged on your credit card.
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 3 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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- 877-214-4288
