Ratings for Thistle Edinburgh given by Real Travelers
Thistle Edinburgh Reviews
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Clean:
"This hotel was very clean and modern." — source Hotels.com
"We checked in, the room was ready, clean, large, comfortable beds." — source Travelocity
"hotel was clean and in great condition near all of the attractions in edinburgh." — source Expedia
"Small rooms, but great service, clean , and centrally located." — source Travelocity
"The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean." — source Expedia
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Service:
"The service of the stuff is excellent, any request u made will be settled immediately." — source Orbitz
"I would certainly choose this hotel again for the friendly staff, cleanliness and location." — source Expedia
"I had to call the front desk again and waited for another 1/2 hour before the service person to show up." — source Expedia
"Nice Hotel, great location, good service." — source Expedia
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Location:
"The location is excellent being directly attached to a large shopping center and within walking distance to Princes Street and Waverly Station." — source Orbitz
"it's just a hotel with a good location." — source Hotels.com
"Thistle is located in the center of Edinburgh." — source Travelocity
"The location of the hotel was very central, close to the train station and airport bus." — source Expedia
"If you do not have a car, it is within walking distance (with suitcases) of train station and airport bus." — source Hotels.com
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Value:
"Hotel was reasonably good for the money, but parking and wireless Internet were extra and significantly increased the cost of the stay." — source Expedia
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Room:
"It was straight out of the movie "trainspotting" Room was smaller than a standard cruise ship room." — source Hotels.com
"The best part of staying at this property was the incredible friendliness of the staff and the wonderful shortbreads they leave in your room every day to enjoy with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate; which is provided as well." — source Travelocity
"I'm from Los Angeles, even saw the Lakers win the NBAS title at 4 am on the flat screen in the room." — source Hotels.com
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More information on Thistle Edinburgh
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.
Check-in Time:
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Total Rooms:
143Total Floors:
6 floors.Rooms:
143Reservations
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Cancellation Policy
-72 hours, In case of no show or late cancellation the full stay will be charged on your credit card.
Directions
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.
Area
Midlothian,Around Edinburgh
Dining
RestaurantThere 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.
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