Edinburgh Thistle Hotel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Bar

Room service

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

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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

Executive Double Room

22 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Quadruple Room

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

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Twin Room

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

Double Room

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

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Free WiFi

Laundry

Housekeeping

24/7 front desk

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

2 Jan - 3 Jan

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 location and the helpful staff
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

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

6/10 Okay

Ann-Marie

29 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The staff were very friendly and helpful which was great. I had a small room which was adequate for a few nights but the bathroom needed attention, cupboards warped with water, rusty shelves and the shower tray didn’t drain properly. Although the bathroom was clean, it looked dirty. Bedroom was clean and cosy. Location was a short walk to the town and public transport.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with partner

27 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Before arriving I had to adjust my dates and the owner worked with Expedia to work around the cancellation policy, which I appreciated greatly. The area is well placed so you can enjoy the local sites but are far enough removed that it’s quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with group

26 May 2024

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

Loved this property because it has an authentic Scottish vibe. It is an old hotel but well managed and kept clean. The entire staff was so friendly and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again!

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family

26 May 2024

The property is rated as a 3-star hotel. The rooms are basic and could use some updates, and the internet connection is unreliable. Although the hotel staff replaced towels and emptied the trash bins daily, they did not make the beds. The location is convenient, situated just a 10-minute walk from the old city. Overall, the stay was acceptable. Despite the hotel being understaffed, the warm reception and helpful information provided upon arrival were much appreciated.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Bethany

Travelled with partner

19 May 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We did a 3-week trip through Scotland and this was the worst place we stayed. The property is in a nice neighborhood and was once probably a fancy hotel, but it's in desperate need of an update and some TLC. The carpet was worn and the way through in places and I questioned the cleanliness. The staff seemed to be just chilling and made checkin awkward. Be mindful that there's no elevator. We were put in the furthest room on the top floor and had to lug very heavy bags full of collected scotch up the many flights if stairs. The staff did provide assistance which was nice. If you're limited mobility, look elsewhere.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024