THISTLE HOTEL, Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms and Amenities
The Edinburgh Thistle Hotel features 16 individually designed en-suite bedrooms. Room types include Single Rooms with 1 single bed, Twin Rooms with 2 single beds, Double Rooms with a king-size bed, Executive Double Rooms with a king-size double and sofa seating, Triple Rooms with a king-size or twin combo plus a single bed, Quad Rooms with 1 king-size bed and 1 sofa bed, and a Junior Suite with a king-size sleigh bed. Two en-suite rooms provide a view of Edinburgh Castle. Interconnecting options include 1 Quad and 1 Triple room. Beds are King Size or Super King Size Deluxe Sovereign beds with synthetic filled duvets. Each room is equipped with an HD Digital Colour Plasma TV with Freeview, free Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, a digital coded safe, a writing desk and chair, towels, a hairdryer, shower gel and body wash dispenser, an iron and ironing board, comfortable seating, luggage space, clothes storage, a guest information folder, and electric kettle. Housekeeping is provided every 2nd day of your stay.
Dining at Thistle
The Manor Lounge Bar offers a selection of single malt whiskies, spirits, draught and bottled beers, wines, cocktails, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. The Manor Dining Room serves Continental breakfast, with cereals, croissants, toast, fruit, juices, tea, and coffee. A full Scottish breakfast is available, featuring sweet-cured smoked bacon, Cumberland sausages, and local black pudding. Breakfast on the go is available for takeaway from the reception desk.
Leisure and Functions
The Manor Lounge function room is available for parties, functions, business meetings, and presentations, accommodating up to 12 delegates boardroom style and is located on the ground floor with natural light. The Thistle Hotel offers a venue for meetings, interviews, or small exhibitions in Edinburgh City Centre. The hotel shows major live sporting events on Cable TV screens in the Manor Lounge Bar. Car hire, public transport, theatre nights, restaurants, museums, art galleries, local tours, Highland tours, local events, local attractions, Edinburgh Festivals, and Hogmanay Festivities can be arranged. There are offers for Easter Breaks, Christmas Cracker, Hogmanay Package, and the Edinburgh Marathon.
Location & Transportation
Located in Edinburgh's West End, the Edinburgh Thistle Hotel is near Haymarket Train Station. It is 20 minutes from Edinburgh International Airport and a short walk from Princes Street and George Street. St Mary's Cathedral is nearby if approaching from the north. Haymarket Train Station is nearby if approaching from the west. Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Castle are nearby if approaching from the east or south. Airlink Service 100 buses run every 10 minutes, and trams provide service from the airport to Haymarket. The hotel is a 15-minute walk to Murrayfield Stadium. Edinburgh Waverley is 2 km from the hotel, and Edinburgh is 15 km away.
Hotel Services
The Edinburgh Thistle Hotel has a tradition of service. The Manor Lounge serves as a business meeting room for up to 20 delegates seated and 50 standing. Setup of meeting room furniture and facilities can be arranged. PowerPoint is available on request. A flip chart, paper, and pen are available. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day upon request. A bar is also available. Catering is available. Microwave, high chair and cot are available on request for families with babies. Laundry service is available on request.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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