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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

locationEdinburgh, Edinburgh

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About Edinburgh Thistle HotelAbout Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

Location

This pleasant city hotel is located in the prestigious, quiet residential West End area of the city. It is a short distance to Edinburgh Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and splendid Princes Street with its many shops. Links to the public transport network may easily be reached on foot lying just 50 m away and it is 400 m to the train station. It is around 500 m to a selection of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and pubs. Edinburgh airport is 13 km away.

Facility

The hotel has 10 non-smoking rooms, including a suite, 2 single rooms and 6 double rooms, which are located on 3 storeys and are reachable by lift. English- and French-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. There are a number of shops as well. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room, a playroom and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a car hire service, room service, an alarm call service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Daily newspapers are available for purchase. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Air conditioning, central heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed, a king-size bed or a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a TV, a radio, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and a telephone are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. As a special feature, bathrooms are also stocked with cosmetic products and a selection of towels. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

Sport

Guests can enjoy a selection of sport and entertainment options. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include cycling/mountain biking and golf or, for a fee, billiards. A dance club offers fun and entertainment.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A continental breakfast buffet and lunch are served every day. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Amenities at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Amenities at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

  • Facilities

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Foyer

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      Games room

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      Garage

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Nightclub

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Breakfast Buffet

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      Continental Breakfast

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Billiards/Snooker

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Golf

LocationLocation

Map preview

Around this property:

Public Transport

50 m

Bars / Pubs

400 m

Restaurants

400 m

Train Station

400 m

Shopping opportunities

400 m

Tourist Centre

500 m

City Centre

500 m

Nightclub

500 m

Bus Station

1.5 km

Golf Course

5 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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  • Sleep Qualityrating
  • Roomsrating
  • Servicerating
  • Valuerating
  • Cleanlinessrating

Excellent

478

Very Good

377

Average

158

Poor

83

Terrible

86

Recent Reviews: 1182

  • User:92elannec

    Trip type:

    Interesting. But not in a good way.

    rating07 Nov 2025

    Positive: it was a good location and the staff, when they were about, all seemed very pleasant. Negatives: my room was on the top floor. Up 4 storeys and no lift or any assistance offered. The TV...

  • User:richard E

    Trip type:

    Poor value for money

    rating07 Nov 2025

    I really don’t like giving poor reviews to businesses, but I have to be fair and honest. This was the worst hotel room I have stayed in in many years. Quite probably the other rooms were better but...

  • User:U5250GMmichaelc

    Trip type:

    Satisfactory

    rating31 Oct 2025

    The age of this hotel gives it its charm . We were at the top room at the back with a lovely view of the castle . The host Andrew was very well mannered ,polite and friendly. Two things I may pull...

  • User:JetCarson

    Trip type:

    Need some TLC but ideal for a city centre stay

    rating21 Oct 2025

    Stayed here two nights in a single room. Had some concerns after reading some reviews but I needn't have worried. Yes it's an old building and it's dated and worn and needs some TLC. But it's...

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