King James By Thistle Edinburgh

Overview

Centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh, the luxurious four-star King James by Thistle hotel is within a short walk from Edinburgh Castle and the National Scottish Gallery.

Renovated in 2008 and decorated in modern minimalist style the residence hides behind its walls a well-equipped gym and a full-service spa.

The hotel’s 143 deluxe rooms and suites come with designer furniture, premium bedding, private bathrooms with hair dryers and signature toiletries, cable television, direct-dial phones, mini-bars, fridges, in-room safes, climate control and internet access.

The Craig's restaurant and Boston Bean bar serve European and American cuisine.

Edinburgh Airport is 15.9km away.

Year renovated   2008.  Number of rooms   143.

The hotel is located the heart of Edinburgh, in close proximity to the Omni Centre of Edinburgh, Brass Rubbing Centre, the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. The residence offers good access to Edinburgh Airport and Dundee Airport.

Rooms

All 143 spacious non-smoking guestrooms with fabulous city views offer air conditioning, designer furniture, premium fabrics, flat-screen TVs, cordless phones, safety deposit boxes, office desks, mini-bars, fridges, marble bathrooms and wireless internet access.

Standard single room comes with one single bed, blackout drapes, a coffee-maker, an iron, a computer, a hair dryer, an alarm clock, a radio and turn-down service.

Double room is equipped with a double bed, blackout drapes, a coffee-maker, a computer, a hair dryer, an iron, voice mail and wake-up calls.

Twin room features two single beds, natural linen, a coffee-maker, a computer, voice mail, a hair dryer, a sofa and pay movies.

Deluxe king room is appointed with a king-size bed, hypo-allergenic linen, a DVD player, ceiling fans, voice mail, a sofa and a seating area.

Executive king room has a king-size bed, premium linen, remote curtain control, a sofa, a desk, a computer and a fax machine.

All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

Dining options

Full breakfast at the price of GBP 8.50 per person per night is served at the Craig's restaurant every day from 7am till 10am.

The Craig's restaurant offers innovative European and American specialties in elegant surrounding daily from 7am till 11pm.

Boston Bean bar welcomes the guests for international culinary delights seven days a week from 10am till 1am.

You can start your day with a full english breakfast, which costs GBP 10 per person per night. 

Work

Wireless internet access is available in the entire hotel and the rate is GBP 6 per hour.

Leisure

The recreation area offers a well-equipped gym and a full-service spa.

Additional features

The hotel offers car parking, complimentary internet access, currency exchange, concierge desk, doctor on call, express check-out, 24-hour front desk, smoke detectors, daily newspapers and magazines, 24-hour security, luggage storage, airline desk, maid service, laundry, dry cleaning, room facilities, non-smoking rooms, room service, dining facilities, continental breakfast, breakfast buffet, business facilities, secretarial service, meeting and banquet facilities, facilities for people with disabilities and wireless internet access.

Facilities

Policies

From  $170

Rooms and availability

All 143 spacious non-smoking guestrooms with fabulous city views offer air conditioning, designer furniture, premium fabrics, flat-screen TVs, cordless phones, safety deposit boxes, office desks, mini-bars, fridges, marble bathrooms and wireless internet access.

Standard single room comes with one single bed, blackout drapes, a coffee-maker, an iron, a computer, a hair dryer, an alarm clock, a radio and turn-down service.

Double room is equipped with a double bed, blackout drapes, a coffee-maker, a computer, a hair dryer, an iron, voice mail and wake-up calls.

Twin room features two single beds, natural linen, a coffee-maker, a computer, voice mail, a hair dryer, a sofa and pay movies.

Deluxe king room is appointed with a king-size bed, hypo-allergenic linen, a DVD player, ceiling fans, voice mail, a sofa and a seating area.

Executive king room has a king-size bed, premium linen, remote curtain control, a sofa, a desk, a computer and a fax machine.

All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding.

Double Room Double Bed		Check Prices
Tastefully decorated room offers a Double bed, comfortable work and rest zones, private bathroom equipped with shower and bathtub.
Twin Room Two Single Beds		Check Prices
Tastefully decorated room offers two Single beds, comfortable work and rest zones, private bathroom equipped with shower and bathtub.
Deluxe King Room King Size Bed		Check Prices
Tastefully decorated spacious room offers a grand King size bed, comfortable work and cozy rest zones, private bathroom equipped with shower.
Executive King Room King Size Bed		Check Prices
Tastefully decorated spacious room in shades of cream and brown offers a grand King size bed, large work desk, cozy rest zones, private bathroom equipped with shower and bathtub.
Standard Single Room One Single Bed		Check Prices
Standard Twin Room Two Single Beds		Check Prices
Deluxe Double Room King Size Bed		Check Prices

What's nearby

What's nearby.

The city centre is less than 400m away from the hotel.

The Princes Street Gardens, a popular recreation place is within 100m from the residence.

Edinburgh Park Zoo, a famous entertainment site is about 2.9km away.

Willis Tower, a well-known historic landmark is approximately 1.8km away.

The Field Museum of Natural History is less than 3km away.

Edinburgh Castle, a popular place of tourists’ attraction is within 1km from the hotel.

Scott Monument is distanced about 800m away.

Getting there.

Edinburgh Airport EDI is within 15.9km from the accommodation.

Dundee Airport DND is about 24.9km away.

Glasgow Airport GLA is approximately 33.5km away.

Getting around.

Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is just 200m away from the property.

Millennium Train Station is about 1km away.

The nearest bus stop is only 100m away.

Public parking is possible on site and the rate is GBP 15 per day.

King James By Thistle Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at King James By Thistle

Individual guest reviews

• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  The location is good, just off princes street, the hotel and its rooms are spotlessly clean and the staff friendly, the breakfast is fantastic.

  My rating for the hotel:

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    4.5
  • Location
    4
  • Value
    5
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Great location and good central hotel. Helpful staff and room big and spacious. Decent breakfast.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.3
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    4
  • Dining
    4
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Fantastic city, good Budget Hotel and staff friendly. Room adequately clean and we prebooked also for our breakfast that has been quite tasty and.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.1
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    3
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  It’s in a good location, next to shopping centre princes street, fantastic hotel and staff very friendly. Very comfortable room great service.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.3
  • Location
    3
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    5
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Shopping centre attached to hotel and friendly helpful staff. Very good bedroom short of nothing.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.7
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    5
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Excellent value for money, very friendly proffeasional staff and the bathroom had a great power shower.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.6
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    4
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Loved this hotel, wonderful location, courteous staff and lovely room. Good breakfast.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.5
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    5
  • Dining
    4
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Good all around hotel, great staff.

  The location, just off princes st was excellent a little noisy, bathroom was dirty and the breakfast buffet was a fairly standard mix of some hot.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.2
  • Location
    5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    4
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Very good hotel location, brilliant service and the staff were lovely and the rooms were clean and spacious.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.3
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    4
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Very convenient and good hotel, bar staff were excellent.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.0
  • Rooms
    4
  • Value
    4
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  The hotel in a lovely location, good service.

  Small bath, poor Food.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    4
  • Value
    5
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Just returned from a one night stay here, good food.

  The staff is very rude and the service in dining room could have been better.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    2.5
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    1
  • Value
    2
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Location excellent and great Hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, very warm rooms. Lovely food pricey.

  Some noisy guests nearby and the TV choice was limited and there was no mini bar.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.4
  • Location
    4
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    5
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Good location, lovely decor and helpful staff. Room clean great breakfast and near many restaurants.

  Bar prices too expensive and poor parking facilities.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.3
  • Location
    4
  • Rooms
    5
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    4
• King James By Thistle Edinburgh

  Other Edinburgh attractions and great hotel. Staff very helpfull and friendly, room spacious &. Tea facilities are very helpful.

  My rating for the hotel:

  • Average rating
    4.1
  • Location
    4
  • Rooms
    4
  • Service
    5
  • Value
    3
  • Dining
    4