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Very good,
Score from 100 reviews
“Very friendly and accommodating. Good size room which was clean and quiet.”
Susan,
Brockenhurst
This historic Georgian building is on a quiet street in Edinburgh’s New Town, 700 metres from Haymarket Rail Station. It has large en suite rooms and a traditional Scottish-style bar. This Thistle Hotel is in Edinburgh's West End, only 800 metres from the shops of Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) are less than a mile away. With a digital TV, free tea/coffee and ironing facilities, each individually styled room also has an in room safe. Private bathrooms all have towel warmers and toiletries, and some rooms boast views of Edinburgh Castle. Just 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel is the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. Both galleries are set in a peaceful park. Original Georgian features are present throughout this family-run hotel. The Manor Lounge bar is decorated in a traditional Scottish style and stocks a range of whiskies. Hotel Rooms: 11 Most recent booking for this hotel was today at 05:51 from United Kingdom.
GeneralBar, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking ServicesRoom Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Laundry, Fax/Photocopying, Trouser Press
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Total Hotel Score:8.2
Based on 100 reviews Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Thistle Hotel. |
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Dave
Mature couple
Ovingham,
United Kingdom
May 10, 2012
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Standard stuff, no problems. Nice, clean room for the price. The booking form stated that breakfast was included which was a key point if choosing the hotel. There were many others available at the same price with no breakfast.. However, it was not made clear that this was only a contintental breakfast and we had to pay £10 for the full scottish. I did mention this on checking out but it was obvious I had to pay.
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7.1 |
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Janice
Solo traveller
Puyallup, WA,
U.S.A.
May 10, 2012
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I enjoyed staying at the hotel, however if I had booked directly with them, it would have been cheaper than booking with booking.com. My advice to anyone wanting to stay here is to email them directly and you will get a better price!!! I enjoyed my stay for 9 nights. Easy walk to the Castle and such as well as to the train stations. Very lose to Haymarket. The Staff is wonderful and very helpful! You need to get up early for breakfast. No offering to take food or your breakfast to your room.
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9.6 |
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Lynda
Mature couple
Souris,
Canada
April 29, 2012
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We found the staff to be really friendly and helpful. We like to walk. We found Edinburgh Castle, the sights along the Royal Mile, The Museum of Scotland, restaurants, pubs and shopping were 20-30 minutes walk from The Thistle. The hotel was comfortable and quiet.
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8.8 |
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David
Mature couple
Ratoath,
Ireland
March 27, 2012
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Staff were friendly and accomadating Breakfast finished at 9:30 at the weekend, bar only opens from 5 to 11, No lift so no family friendly, serveral flights of stairs, staff could be more knowledgable about local transport
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6.5 |
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Balčiūnienė
Mature couple
Vilnius,
Lithuania
March 25, 2012
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Very good hotel location in the New Town, excellent spot to explore Old Town and Royal Mile - in the city center quiet street just about 5 min to Princess, very close to the natural waterway Dean and Water of Leith, near Airlink 100 and other Lothian bus stop. Our room n29 has a fine view of the Edin Castle. Ordinary continental breakfast.
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8.8 |
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Linda
Group of friends
South Shields,
United Kingdom
March 20, 2012
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All of the staff were friendly and helpful and the owners took pride in their establishment and the comfort of their guests. Rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable and breakfast was excellent and good value for money.
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10 |
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Elaine
Family with older children
TURRIFF,
United Kingdom
March 20, 2012
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Everything!!!!! was 1st class 5 star rate but without the 5 star price.
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10 |
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Delwyn
Mature couple
Rowlands gill,
United Kingdom
March 13, 2012
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Good location Rooms basic but clean. Furniture is dated and the ensuite needed upgrading . It is more akin to a b&b than a hotel.
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6.3 |
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Lisa
Family with older children
HOLME ON SPALDING MOOR,
United Kingdom
March 12, 2012
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I loved the size of the hotel, small 11 rooms, being family owned and run it was very friendly. Annick and her staff made us feel very welcome. The hotel is very handy for walking to Princes St and into the city centre and to any bus route. The hotel has a lovely bar downstairs which was very inviting when we'd had a long day site-seeing! Our 2 daughters loved the hotel aswell. Breakfast was very nice, staff were very efficient, rooms were clean and very good size. I would give this hotel 10 out of 10 and recommend it to anyone looking for a small, friendly, family run hotel. There was nothing that we didn't like about this hotel.
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9.2 |
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Huerta
Solo traveller
Neuilly sur Seine,
France
February 2, 2012
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The building is fantastic, an old house transformed into a nice hotel. The members of the staff were incredibly friendly. The only disadvantage is the internet, there is no free wifi in the room.
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8.8 |
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Alan
Solo traveller
LAURENCEKIRK,
United Kingdom
January 25, 2012
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Room and staff were excellant, close to the centre, parking a bit of a problem, if you were not willing to pay
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9.6 |
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Linda
Mature couple
Glenrothes,
United Kingdom
January 4, 2012
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A warm welcome and was recognised from a previous visit always some one on hand to answer any queries or just for a chat
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10 |
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Elaine
Family with older children
Renfrewshire,
United Kingdom
December 8, 2011
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I Like the location and the fact it was walking distance to the City centre and we didn't have to use the car during the stay. Staff were helpful and friendly without being in your face all the time. I would definately return for another stay in the future
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9.6 |
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Neil
Family with young children
Garstang,
United Kingdom
November 29, 2011
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Staff couldn't do enough to help. Very friendly.
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8.8 |
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William
Family with older children
northallerton.north yorkshire,
United Kingdom
October 31, 2011
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Pleasant, helpful staff working in a beautiful, well maintained Georgian building. Easy walking distance to Princes Street and many local restaurants nearby. A very safe feeling area to walk in at night. No lift
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9.2 |
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Juliette
Mature couple
nuneatonc,
United Kingdom
October 30, 2011
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The room was basic and slightly dated. The bed was positioned awkwardly towards the window, which made it difficult to get around. However, the room was very clean and the bed was comfy. The location was quiet. Breakfast was continental, with cooked breakfast at a hefty supplement. The hotel was consistently busy during our stay. It is well situated for the city centre and bars and restaurants. The staff were friendly, helpful and professional. The rooms are badly in need of an update. I do not feel the published photos are a true reflection of the standard of accommodation Tired furnishings in the bedrooms
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6.7 |
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Maria
Family with young children
London,
United Kingdom
October 18, 2011
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It was close to city centre. Family room was really spacious and clean.
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9.6 |
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Catherine
Young couple
Abingdon,
United Kingdom
October 6, 2011
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The staff were unbelievably friendly, great views from the bedrooms, comfy bed. Tiny bathroom, lots of stairs (and no lift) would definitely cause some trouble for the elderly. No mini-bar in bedroom!
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8.3 |
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Susan
Group of friends
Fresno,
U.S.A.
September 28, 2011
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My friend and I were so pleased with our stay at this hotel...We had booked two twin beds, and they upgraded us to two queens. Our room was quite large, and so pretty...I Would stay here again if I return to Edinburgh...A Good location, in which we could walk to everything.
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9.6 |
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Malcolm
Family with older children
Stella Plage/Cucq,
France
September 18, 2011
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Rooms very comfortable with everything that you could need. Reception staff charming and very helpful. We were a little disappointed with the breakfast, having read previous reviews, we were expecting more. Fresher croissants, bread and muffins would have been much appreciated. Didn't like the very limited choice of very basic cheap jams. For the price of the hotel we had expected a finer choice of better quality ingredients and maybe something Scottish!
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7.9 |
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Anthony
Mature couple
Thatcham,
United Kingdom
August 30, 2011
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All that was claimed in the description was there and available. The reception staff were good fun as well as being helpful, courteous and efficient. The car parking was a big asset.We much enjoyed our stay and would return if we had the good fortune to be in Edinburgh again.
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8.3 |
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Gail
Mature couple
Kennoway,
United Kingdom
August 30, 2011
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The hotel was very comfortable. the staff made sure you had all that you needed and the breakfast was delicious, will recommend to other people.
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10 |
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Alan
Mature couple
London,
United Kingdom
August 29, 2011
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Parking - the space was very difficult to enter and exit.
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7.5 |
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David
Mature couple
Gillingham,
United Kingdom
August 27, 2011
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Friendly staff who worked hard to ensure our visit was enjoyable. Facililities perfect for a city break or extended visit to Edinburgh to visit the sights or festivals.
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7.9 |
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Susan
Mature couple
Brockenhurst,
United Kingdom
August 25, 2011
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Very friendly and accommodating. Good size room which was clean and quiet. Just to nit pick! We thought it was a shame that the fruit juice at breakfast wasn't fresh! (Was it made from a powder?)
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8.8 |
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