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107 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, Eh3 9, Uk

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Description: Jamie's Scottish Evening is the ultimate Scottish experience at the Thistle Edinburgh hotel. Ensure you make the most of your time in the capital by experiencing a Scottish banquet followed by the very best in traditional Scottish entertainment (including the famous toast to the haggis and tasting it yourself). Pre-booking is necessary and further details are available on request. Please contact the hotel directly for more information, using the contact details supplied on your confirmation email.

Overview: Situated in the heart of Scotland's capital, just off the world-famous Princes Street, a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries.

The hotel features Craig's Restaurant, where all the dishes are prepared using the finest local produce. For an interesting contrast, try the Boston Bean Company, an informal alternative, serving an excellent range of meals all day.

In your en suite room you'll be able to make a hot drink, with ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV (Freeview) on hand.

Location Description: The hotel is adjacent to St. James Shopping Mall with loads of shopping opportunities. Continue through the mall and experience Harvey Nichols on St. Andrews square. Finally, you can continue your shopping at Princes Street.

Rooms: You will awake refreshed after a good night's sleep in the comfortable beds.

Double Room - All double rooms offer comfortable beds and flat-screen TVs with Freeview.

Twin Room - All twin rooms offer comfortable beds and flat-screen TVs with Freeview.

Dining: Craig’s restaurant serves Scottish and European dishes. It is open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 14:00. It offers a comfortable and relaxed ambiance with a varied menu created by the head chef using the finest local produce.

The Boston Bean eatery and bar serves light dishes and bar snacks. It is open Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to late, Sunday 12:00 to midnight. It is an informal bar offering snacks and light meals all day and offering an extensive range of drinks.

Jamie’s Scottish Evening is available daily from April to November 18:45 to 22:15. it is Scotland's longest running dinner show offering a traditional evening of Scottish music, dance and food hosted by Bill Torrance. Dare you try the haggis during the show? Bring you camera, it is worth while attending this if you are looking for a good night out. Half a bottle of wine is included with the meal.

Check-in: 15:00

Check-out: 11:00

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 2.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is included.

Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and costs GBP 6.00 per hour.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is not included and costs GBP 12.95 per person.

Parking: Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 15.00 per day.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Transportation: By Car:
- From the M9 and M8, exit onto the A8.
- Follow signs for Edinburgh city centre.
- Thistle Edinburgh is located at the end of Princes Street, next to the St. James Shopping Centre.

By Train:
Waverley Central station and the Edinburgh Airport bus is 0.3 miles (0.5 km) from the hotel.

By Air:
Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles (12.9 km) away.

Facilities: Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Services: Room Service, Dry Cleaning, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

Description: Location. The Thistle Edinburgh hotel is a city- centre hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, just off Princes Street, the city's main shopping street. The hotel is 300 metres from the National Gallery of Scotland and within a mile of Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is seven miles from the hotel and Edinburgh Waverley train station is 250 metres away.
Hotel Features. The lobby in the modern Thistle Edinburgh hotel is decorated with light wood. The concierge desk can book tickets and offer guests advice on Edinburgh's attractions. There is onsite parking available for a fee.

Guests can choose from a wide range of international and regional dishes at Craig's Restaurant, which has wood-panelled walls and crisp white table linen. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Boston Bean Bar serves beers, wines and spirits until late, and has a light lunch menu. Snacks are available from room service.

The hotel has six meeting rooms for up to 250 people.

Guestrooms. The Thistle Edinburgh hotel's 143 guestrooms offer satellite television, complimentary newspapers, trouser presses, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms are decorated in warm tones and have wooden furniture.

Expert Tip. The Thistle Edinburgh hotel is close to Calton Hill, which offers panoramic views of Edinburgh that are regularly used in photographs and paintings of the city.

Overview: Check In Time - 2 PM
Check Out Time - NOON

Location Description: IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

Rooms: Deluxe Double/Twin-One double or two twin beds. Warm décor with wooden furniture. Tea and coffee making facilities, satellite television, hair dryer, trouser press.

Executive Double/Twin-One double bed or two twin beds. Warm decor with wooden furniture. Seattle TV. Coffee/tea maker. Trouser press. Hair dryer.

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Transportation: From Edinburgh Airport (EDI):
Distance to Thistle Edinburgh hotel is seven miles, approximately 25 minutes' drive.

Getting there. Airlink 100 operates express bus services to the city centre. Buses run every 10 minutes and depart from the bus station next to the terminal. An open-return pass costs 5 GBP. The N22 night bus runs between midnight and 4 a.m. Taxis wait at a rank next to the terminal, and cost approximately 10 GBP-20 GBP to the city centre, depending on traffic and time of day. Waverley, Edinburgh's main railway station, can be reached by bus or taxi. Regular trains leave Waverley for Glasgow and most major destinations throughout Scotland and England. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. The Thistle Edinburgh hotel is on Leith Street, 250 metres from Edinburgh Waverley Station. Edinburgh city and the Lothian region are served by a good bus network. There are hop-on, hop- off stops for city bus tours throughout central Edinburgh. Black cabs are available from the streets. The historic centre's cobbled streets are best explored by foot. Driving is not recommended for visitors, due to the complicated one-way systems.

Attractions: Princes Street shopping - 100 metres
National Gallery of Scotland - 300 metres
Edinburgh Castle - 1 mile
Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre - 1 mile
Leith Docks - 2 miles
University - 3 miles
Edinburgh Zoo - 4 miles


Facilities: Children Stay Free - under 15, Restaurant(s), Bar/Lounge, Concierge desk, Parking (surcharge)

Room Facilities: Trouser press, Premium TV channel(s), Private bathroom, Housekeeping, Hair dryer, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary newspaper, Cable/satellite TV

Description: Thistle Edinburgh is perfect for discovering this delightful city. Edinburgh has everything you would expect and more from Scotland's historic Capital. Visit Edinburgh Castle as it stands guard over the city, and then explore the many shops, bars and restaurants on Princess Street. Edinburgh Zoo, the Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden are all well worth a visit.

Location Description: Thistle Edinburgh is located just off Princes Street ideally positioned in the heart of the city and is also only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. This welcoming hotel has 143 bedrooms, suites and studios.Edinburgh

Rooms: * Alarm Clock * Bathrobe * Bathroom Amenities * Bathroom Phone * Bathtub/shower * CNN or Other News * Cable/Satellite TV * Ceiling Fan * Closets In Room - Number - 2 * Clothes Press * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * DVD Player * Direct Dial Phone * Electrical Adapters for International Guests * Electrical Outlet at Desk Level * Full Size Mirror * Hair Dryer * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 2 * Iron / Ironing Board * Modem / Data port * Movies * Multiple Closets * Newspaper * Private Bath * Radio AM/FM * Refrigerator - Mini * Remote Television * Safe * Sofa-bed * Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp. * Alarm Clock * Bathroom Amenities * Bathtub/shower * CNN or Other News * Cable/Satellite TV * Ceiling Fan * Closets In Room - Number - 1 * Clothes Press * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Direct Dial Phone * Electrical Adapters for International Guests * Electrical Outlet at Desk Level * Full Size Mirror * Hair Dryer * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 1 * Iron / Ironing Board * Modem / Data port * Movies * Newspaper * Private Bath * Radio AM/FM * Remote Television * Safe * Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp.

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 14:00 on day of arrival, local hotel time to avoid a cancellation penalty. Please be aware this policy applies to rack rate, for further information on your rates please refer to individual rate rules.

Description: Thistle Edinburgh is located just off Princes Street ideally positioned in the heart of the city and is also only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. This welcoming hotel has 143 bedrooms, suites and studios. Wireless internet access is available in every area of the hotel.

Thistle Edinburgh has a restaurant and bar offering a wide selection of drinks, light refreshments and dining.

Jamie's Scottish Evening- the ultimate Scottish experience at the Thistle Edinburgh hotel. Ensure you make the most of your time in our capital by experiencing a Scottish banquet followed by the very best in traditional Scottish entertainment (including the famous toast to the Haggis and tasting it your self). Pre-booking is absolutely necessary so please call +44 (0)131 556 0111 to enquire about availability and rates for your chosen date or E-mail edinburgh@thistle.co.uk.

Rooms: Deluxe Twin Room - Deluxe Room 2 Single Beds - Working Area Satellite Television Safe Tea and Coffee Facilities

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Child Policy: Children are under 16 years, Breakfast is chargeable for children 6 years+

Transportation: Road:
From the M9 and M8 exit onto the A8 and follow signs for Edinburgh city centre. Thistle Edinburgh is located at the end of Princes Street, next to the St. James Shopping Centre. 20 car parking spaces are available at £15.00 per 24 hours.

Rail:
Waverley rail station is 0.6 miles away.

Air:
Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles away.

Car Parking: 20 car parking spaces are available at the hotel at a charge of £15.00 per 24 hours.

Facilities: 24h Room Service, Bar, Disabled Facilities, Guest Laundry, Hotel Car Park, Lift, Meeting / Banquet Facilities, Restaurant, Safe Deposit Box, Shops / Commercial Services, Wireless Internet Access

Room Facilities: Colour Television, Disabled Facilities, Ensuite (Private Bathroom), Hairdryer, Iron / Ironing Board, Laundry Service, Modem / Data Port Connection, Non Smoking Rooms, Pay-Per-View Movies, Radio, Room Service, Safe Deposit Box, Safe in Room, Tea / coffee making facilities, Telephone, Voicemail

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Description: Thistle Edinburgh is located just off Princes Street ideally positioned in the heart of the city and is also only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. This welcoming hotel has 143 bedrooms including suites. Thistle Edinburgh has a restaurant and bar offering a wide selection of drinks, light refreshments and dining. The hotel has limited car parking for guests on a first come, first served basis at a fee of £15.00 for 24 hours. Alternatively hotel guests can receive a 25% discount at a nearby car park. Thistle Edinburgh has 6 meeting rooms, the largest of which seats up to 250 theatre style. Thistle Edinburgh is perfect for discovering this delightful city. Edinburgh has everything you would expect and more from Scotland's historic Capital. Visit Edinburgh Castle as it stands guard over the city, and then explore the many shops, bars and restaurants on Princess Street. Edinburgh Zoo, the Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden are all well worth a visit.

Overview: Situated in the heart of Scotland's capital, close to the many visitor attractions this international city has to offer. Just off the world famous Princes Street. The hotel is only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. The hotel features Craigs Restaurant, where all the dishes are prepared using the finest local produce, or, in contrast the Boston Bean Company, an informal alternative, serving an excellent range of meals all day.

Facilities: 24 hour Front Desk, Currency exchange, Dry Cleaning, Elevator, Express checkin/checkout, Internet services, Luggage storage, Bar, Non Smoking Rooms, Restaurant, Safe deposit box

Description: Offering all the amenities the Thistle Hotel Edinburgh is the ideal place to stay while travelling for business or pleasure. Ideally positioned in the heart of the city, the Thistle Hotel Edinburgh is located just off Princes Street and is also only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the National and Scottish Galleries. The hotel comprises 143 bedrooms, suites and studios, all of them are well maintained and offering a host of amenities for your comfort. Attentive room service is also available for your conveniences. Thistle Edinburgh has a restaurant and bar offering a wide selection of drinks, light refreshments and dining. Thistle Edinburgh offers excellent meeting and event facilities with a choice of 8 private conference rooms all of which are equipped with latest technologies. Limited free car parking is available onsite for guests on a strictly first come, first served basis.

Facilities: Cafe, Cocktail bar, Conference facilities, Faxing facilities, Laundry facilities, Parking facilities, Restaurant, Room service

Room Facilities: Cable / Satellite TV, Hairdryer, In-room safe, Iron and ironing board, Private bathroom / Ensuite, Radio, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone

Description: This is a popular centrally located hotel, offering good value for money. (BL 10/2005) The hotel is very modern and the decor is fairly good. This hotel is centrally located next to the King James shopping centre adjacent to Prince's Street. This is an excellent central location, close to The Castle and the central station. John Lewis and Harvey Nichols are within a 2 minute walk.

Location Description: Thistle Edinburgh is located just off Princes Street ideally positioned in the heart of the city and is also only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. This welcoming hotel has 143 bedrooms, suites and studios.

Rooms: Guest Rooms
All of the rooms are medium in size and are pleasantly decorated in light bright pastel colours. All rooms are in good condition.

Dining: There is only one restaurant. Here it is possible to enjoy French cuisine in relaxed and comfortable surroundings. There is also an American saloon and a cocktail bar.

Check-in: 2 PM

Check-out: 11 AM

Facilities: Porters, Handicapped rooms/facilities, Elevators, Laundry Service, Parking, 24 Hour Room Service

Description: Thistle Edinburgh is perfect for discovering this delightful city. Edinburgh has everything you would expect and more from Scotland's historic Capital. Visit Edinburgh Castle as it stands guard over the city, and then explore the many shops, bars and restaurants on Princess Street. Edinburgh Zoo, the Museum of Scotland, and the Royal Botanic Garden are all well worth a visit.

Location Description: Thistle Edinburgh is located just off Princes Street ideally positioned in the heart of the city and is also only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Gall

Facilities: Complimentary Newspaper, 24 Hour Security, 24 Hour Front Desk, Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs, Business Center, Secretarial Services, Smoke Alarm in Rooms, Complimentary Local Telephone Calls, A-V Equipment Rental, Meeting Facilities, Non-Smoking Room, Concierge Services, Wake-up Service, Safe Deposit Box, Laundry Room, Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service, Internet Access, Complimentary Breakfast, Restaurant on site

Description: Thistle Edinburgh is located off bustling Princes Street, one mile from Edinburgh Castle, and approximately seven miles from Edinburgh Airport. This location is also half a mile from the National Gallery of Scotland, one mile from Scottish Whisky Heritage Center, two miles from the Leith Docks, and four miles from Edinburgh Zoo.
Hotel amenities include the Craig's Restaurant and Boston Bean Bar. The hotel also offers room service, parking, laundry facilities, and a concierge.
All rooms feature dataports, voicemail, tea/coffee facilities, trouser presses, hairdryers, and satellite TV.

Overview: Thistle Edinburgh is located off bustling Princes Street, one mile from Edinburgh Castle, and approximately seven miles from Edinburgh Airport.

Check-in: 1400

Check-out: 1200

Description: Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, The Thistle Hotel provides the perfect base for visitors to Scotland's capital. It is within walking distance of many of Edinburgh's famous attractions and offers good 4-star accommodation. All 143 bedrooms are furnished to a high standard making your stay in Edinburgh relaxing and comfortable. There is an excellent restaurant and popular bar and the hotel hosting regular 'Scottish Evenings'. The hotel has limited free car parking for guests on a strictly first come, first served basis, alternatively hotel guests can receive a discount at a nearby NCP car park.

**Special offer: 3 nights for the price of 2, valid 01.11.07-31.03.08, excluding December weekends, New Year's Eve and Rugby weekends!**

Description: The Thistle Edinburgh Hotel is located in Edinburgh making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All 143 at this 4-star property offers well-furnished rooms and attentive service.
This Edinburgh accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
To book a room at the Thistle Edinburgh Hotel, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.

Description: Thistle Edinburgh is located just off Princes Street, ideally positioned in the heart of the city and is just a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. Ideal for exploring the many shops, bars and restaurants in the area, the hotel features Craig's Restaurant and the Boston Bean Company Bar and Diner. Each of the 143 comfortable guest rooms are well-appointed and feature all modern amenities.

Description: Situated in the heart of Scotland's capital and close to the many visitor attractions this international city has to offer.Just off the world famous Princes Street, the hotel is only a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and Scottish Galleries. The hotel features Craig...

Description: This inviting hotel includes 143 rooms and suites. WLAN access is provided in the hotel.

Facilities: Luggage room, Non-smoking rooms, Restaurant, Bar

Room Facilities: Ironing board, Hair dryer, Safety deposit box, Mini-Bar / Fridge, Satellite TV channels, Local TV, Telephone, Private bathroom / Shower


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1. From: Roy Sim, United Kingdom
 Date of Stay: June, 2007
 The room was an ideal stop over and the bed was fabulously comfortable, also the bedlinen was lovely and crisp and fresh and soft. Breakfast was a bit disappointing and staff rather glum in the dining room. otherwise location was perfect for Waverly Station or bus links. would certainly go back.
 
2. From: Daniel G., Folsom Ca USA
 Date of Stay: October, 2006
 Thistle is located in the center of Edinburgh. You can walk to tour buses and many of the attractions.
 
3. From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous.
 Date of Stay: March, 2007
 for the price we paid i found the room very small. It was disapointing the find out that breakfast was charged as an extra. the staff were excellent and very friendly and willing to help.
 
4. From: R Biles
 Date of Stay: March, 2007
 I was very impressed and it was a good introduction to Edinburgh. Don't let the outside put you off when you first arrive. Reception and the Concierge were very helpful and the bar is great. Room service was quick, accurate and delicious. Breakfast was a a bit of a scrum but what do you expect on a rugby weekend. It was good quality and set me up for the day. Excellent access to John Lewis!
 
5. From: L Dawson
 Date of Stay: February, 2007
 The room service food was absolutely dreadful and the order was completely wrong despite the fact that it had to be repeated several times. For the price of the Junior Suite we stayed in we would have expected a few more small touches, some bottled water or even a mini bar would have been nice. On the plus side the room had the most comfortable bed we have ever stayed in and the staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. There are many better places to stay in a similar price bracket in Edinburgh, but this hotel is comfortable and very convenient.
 
6. From: Matt Storey
 Date of Stay: February, 2007
 Asked for non-smoking room with double bed. Ended up with room stinking of smoke and twin beds. No room to change without cost of upgrade. Would stay again due to central location to city centre.
 
7. From: D Barraclough
 Date of Stay: February, 2007
 Cracking location just a few minutes' walk from Waverley train station. Right next to shopping centre with John Lewis, Next etc. etc. right on the doorstep. Within a few minutes walk of the central Princess Street and look out for Snax, a superb breakfast alternative with loads of character just behind the Burger King along from the hotel just off Princess Street itself. Hotel was not noisy but I stayed in a room at the back of the building which did not face the busy dual carriageway in front. Staff friendly, quality of room and hotel was excellent for the rate paid, I'd definitely stay here again, one to rank high on your list if you want somewhere decent and central at a good rate.
 
8. From: David James Scott
 Date of Stay: February, 2007
 the only down side to my stay was road works not far from the hotel . they continued to work at 2am which kept myself and my girlfriend up, however the hotel cant be to blame for this, everything else was superb.
 
9. From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous.
 Date of Stay: February, 2007
 I did not eat at the hotel so cannot comment on the quality but the staff was friendly and efficient, the room was spacious, comfortable and clean and I spent a very enjoyable time there.
 
             
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