Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Room service

Bar

Parking available

Laundry

Housekeeping

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59 Manor Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 7EG

Princes Street
‪9 min walk‬
Dean Village
‪9 min walk‬
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
‪10 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

Good

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Executive Double Room

Exceptional

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

Good

24 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Triple Room

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

Excellent

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Wonderful

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room

Good

20 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Similar properties

Free WiFi

Laundry

Housekeeping

24/7 front desk

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

About this property

Georgian Edinburgh hotel in Haymarket with a coffee shop

A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.

Edinburgh Thistle Hotel offers 16 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Edinburgh Thistle Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
9 minutes by foot from Princes Street and a 4-minute drive from Murrayfield Stadium

Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 22 square feet (2 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Edinburgh Thistle Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Georgian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Self parking on site (GBP 20.00 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Off-site parking for GBP 20.00 per night; booking required

Food and drink

Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekends: GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Library
Newspapers in reception

Guest services

Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

Business centre
Conference space (22 square feet)
A meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free cots/infant beds
Heating
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV
TV/satellite channels
Premium channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Individually decorated
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 9.50 for children
Self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per night
Nearby parking fee: GBP 20.00 per night
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include window guards

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Edinburgh Thistle Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

Taranjit

4 Oct 2024

Single bed was tiny set in middle of room. Window wouldnt open and when opened has no stopper and it kept falling and closing and it was hot day. Very uncomfortable stay. Couldn’t sleep all night. Breakfast was terrible. No hot food just cold boiled eggs and cold cheese. Coffee was terrible. Waste of money

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

4 Oct 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bathroom in Rm. 1 is in need of some work about the tub. Mouldy and ugly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Meaghan

25 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Elise, Seattle

Travelled with partner

23 Sept 2024

The staff was nice the accommodations were three star, maybe less. Our room had a broken down couch-bed they reclaimed as a second bed, there is no way anyone could sleep on it. The beds were also haphazard made.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This is a historical property. Beautiful iron railings, high ceilings. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will draw you a map and write directions. No AC, No elevator. But if you want authentic, this is the place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Travelled with family

20 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

We have just returned from a 2 night stay at the Edinburgh Thistle. The staff Andrew and Neil were really welcoming, helpful, personable and couldn't do enough for us - especially Andrew (what a sweetie) The property was in a nice location. A 20 minute walk into the shopping district and a 30 minutes walk to the royal mile and historic areas. The property - although very dated had character but unfortunately the bathroom was the most disappointing bit. There was mould all around the grouting - a simple fix. And the bath tub was unusable for a bath as the taps were only useable as a shower. This would have been welcomer after a long day on our feet. We stayed on the top floor having requested a twin room and there were 78 steps to the top. Which is fine but we wouldn't recommend if you have mobility issues. We didn't have breakfast there so couldn't comment on that but the coffee was nice. The Pillows in our room were quite unusable also. One rock hard and huge and the other thin and lank. Overall we had a lovely stay. I would say that the price we paid did not reflect in the quality of the hotel especially as we didn't have breakfast included but we enjoyed the staff and our time there nonetheless.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geri

Travelled with family

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

This was a beautiful and charming hotel. The front desk guys both morning and evening (sorry forgot your names) were so welcoming and friendly. They both were full of great information about the town along with wonderful recommendations for dinner. We will definitely be visiting again, thank you for everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Business traveller

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel is in terrible condition. The comforter and chair had stains on them. The shower was also stained with some red stuff, there was also rust in the bathroom, holes in the ceiling, torn carpet, the TV did not work, and there was a log holding the window up. I also killed a big brown spider in room 28. Very awful experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

13 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff was great. Very friendly and helpful (and each also wore many hats). Nice breakfast but staff was limited and unable to keep up with replenishment. Room we had was charming, (which also means not very updated). Almost impossible to keep water off the floor during showers. All in all, we enjoyed our stay, and that was because the staff's efforts.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikilee

Travelled with group

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

6 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with family

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

3 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmine

1 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities

The accommodation wasn’t really up to standard, but the staff were great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The facility was clean and the staff were very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lars

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great service, great breakfast, great location, the property and rooms a little run down and could do with a little upkeep - however, would come back next time in town

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

15 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay in room 28!

The Hotel room was very poor standard. The furniture was very old, the carpet was thin and the floor very uneven. The bathroom was appalling, the tap in the sink was very loose and laying at an angle. The pressure of the water was so poor it dribbled out. The lack of attention to ensuring the curtains were hung properly or lined so at least you had a decent nights sleep left me feeling I had been ripped off for the price paid.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Close to Dean Gardens

The Thistle is a quaint hotel off the main thoroughfare. It is quiet, and building their business up. Staying in a “family” room has a few challenges, but the staff was courteous and kind.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with partner

5 Jul 2024

The hotel was terribly understaffed. Bar wasn’t open first night. Bathroom with no soaps in the dispensers. Thankful I guess they were open.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darryl

5 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Business traveller

26 Jun 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Property was very dated and had a musty smell on all floors. Bed was ok and bedding clean but bathroom fittings all loose, and the shower was a joke - no temperature control (scalding or off) and water pressure was feeble - my nose runs faster in hay fever season. Won’t be staying again

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

7 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night in Edinburgh

The Thistle hotel was very urban, in a Scottish town house with high ceilings, a spiral stairway and lovely windows. We were received in a very friendly manner. We enjoyed the quiet and bed. The early breakfast was awesome, even hot toast offered, alongside a good spread. 1.5 miles from the train station made it a bit far in the morning to walk and catch an early train. The hotel clerk called a timely cab!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024