King James by Thistle
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Hotel Overview
Great location.
Hotel in excellent location -we walked to everything. Room was clean and comfortable.
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Diane S
- 12 Jan 2012
Worth it!
Great Location (between new town & arthur seat, & only about a block & a half from old town)!!!...
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kat c traveler
- 22 Jan 2012
King James by Thistle Rooms
- Standard Twin
- Standard Twin offers one twin bed with BT Openzone Wi-Fi, Coffee and Tea Making Facilities, Complimentary Toiletries, Direct Dial Telephone, Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View, Hairdryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Trouser Press and Work Desk.
- Standard Double
- Standard Double offers one double bed with BT Openzone Wi-Fi, Coffee and Tea Making Facilities, Complimentary Toiletries, Direct Dial Telephone, Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View, Hairdryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Trouser Press and Work Desk.
- Deluxe King
- Deluxe King offers one king bed with BT Openzone Wi-Fi, Coffee and Tea Making Facilities, Complimentary Toiletries, Direct Dial Telephone, Flat Screen LCD TV With Free View, Hairdryer, Iron & Ironing Board, Trouser Press and Work Desk.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Edinburgh.
- Nearby airports
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
- Area description
- The King James Hotel is located near Edinburgh's world-famous Princes Street, and a short walk from the historic Royal Mile.
Nearby points of interest
- Princes Mall: 0.2 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.2 mi
- Calton Hill: 0.3 mi
- Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.3 mi
- Royal Mile: 0.3 mi
- St Giles Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Underground City: 0.4 mi
- People's Story: 0.4 mi
- Parliament House: 0.4 mi
- Gladstone's Land: 0.4 mi
- The Canongate: 0.4 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland: 0.4 mi
- Princes Street: 0.4 mi
- Cowgate: 0.4 mi
- Writer's Museum: 0.4 mi
- Princes Mall: 0.2 mi
- National Portrait Gallery: 0.2 mi
- Calton Hill: 0.3 mi
- Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.3 mi
- Royal Mile: 0.3 mi
- St Giles Cathedral: 0.3 mi
- Underground City: 0.4 mi
- People's Story: 0.4 mi
- Parliament House: 0.4 mi
- Gladstone's Land: 0.4 mi
- The Canongate: 0.4 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland: 0.4 mi
- Princes Street: 0.4 mi
- Cowgate: 0.4 mi
- Writer's Museum: 0.4 mi
- Museum of Scotland: 0.5 mi
- Outlook Tower: 0.5 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.5 mi
- Royal Museum: 0.5 mi
- Scott Monument: 0.5 mi
- Dumbiedykes: 0.6 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse: 0.6 mi
- Holyroodhouse Palace: 0.6 mi
- Scottish Parliament: 0.6 mi
- Grassmarket: 0.6 mi
- Edinburgh Castle: 0.6 mi
- Holyrood: 0.6 mi
- Canonmills: 0.7 mi
- Trinity House: 0.7 mi
- Abbeyhill: 0.7 mi
- Lauriston: 0.8 mi
- Pilrig: 0.8 mi
- Georgian House: 0.8 mi
- Powderhall: 0.9 mi
- Easter Road: 0.9 mi
- Stockbridge: 0.9 mi
- Meadow park: 0.9 mi
- Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland: 1 mi
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 1 mi
- Warriston: 1 mi
- Leith Waterworld: 1.1 mi
- The Grange: 1.1 mi
- Fountainbridge: 1.1 mi
- Sciennes: 1.1 mi
- Lochrin: 1.1 mi
Amenities
- 24 hour room service
- Bar/Lounge
- Business centre
- Concierge
- Conference facilities
- Elevators
- High speed internet
- Laundry service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Parking
- Ramp access to buildings
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe deposit box
- Wheel chair access
- Wheelchair accessible elevators
- Wireless internet
Dining
- Craig's Restaurant
- Dine in comfort in Craig's Restaurant; situated at the heart of the hotel on the 3rd floor. It offers guests great food, friendly service in a relaxed contemporize setting.
- The Boston Bean Company
- Our Boston Bean bar is the perfect venue to enjoy a drink, snack or light meal. Conveniently located at the heart of hotel on the third floor with options to suit all occasions and appetites.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers
Guest Reviews (24)
Ratings and reviews for King James by Thistle
- All travelers (24) 4 / 5
- Business (1) 3 / 5
- Couples (5) 3.6 / 5
- Families (3) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (3) 2.3 / 5
- Singles (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Happy with the accommodation... as for the food!!
I chose this hotel mainly because of the central location. As I am wheelchair-bound, an accessible room is essential. Having had vast experience of this, I thought the room was well planned with plenty of space. The shower room had everything within my reach and at a good level. However, what was extremely disappointing was the quality of the food. Tasted very much like 'shop bought and heated up'. My friend actually sent her main course back and wasn't satisfied with what she had afterwards either. I ate my 'plastic' starter but left most of my main course as it was very bland and the Satay Sauce was literally a dollop of crunchy peanut butter. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this hotel... not what I would expect from a 4-Star hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
On the road again prof
Great location
The hotel is conveniently located. Walking distance from bus to airport, restaurants, and popular attractions. The walls of the rooms are paper thin, however. I heard every conversation and movement of other guests in the hall.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Travelling Friends
Decent place
Average chain hotel. Good location though, right in the heart of the city, easily walkable to all sights, restaurants, entertainment, etc.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
kat c traveler
Worth it!
Great Location (between new town & arthur seat, & only about a block & a half from old town)!!! Room was clean & pretty decent size (I have stayed in much smaller rooms all over Europe). Bathroom was average size for Europe standards. Safe, blow dryer, iron & ironing board located in room. I was shocked to see the elevators could fit more than one person & a bag. Room Service food was less than average but at least edible especially at 1am. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant was less than average. Convenient entrance to mall on the 3rd floor. Overall pretty good for price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Located between new town & arthur seat, & only about a block & a half from old town
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Diane S
Great location.
Hotel in excellent location -we walked to everything. Room was clean and comfortable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Wees
Probably Wouldn't Stay There Again
The location was very good but I didn't find the staff very friendly or helpful. The concierge didn't know where any of the restaurants were located. The shower dripped loudly and wouldn't turn off. There was no alarm clock, not enough towels or pillows.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Hotel was a short walk to most of the main attractions in Edinburgh. Close to Waverley train station, Princess Street, the Castle etc.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Kaare
Friendly service, central location
Friendly service, central location just off Prince's Street.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
close to everything
Staff not giving clear directions, so got lost trying to find the Royal Mile. No A/C in the rooms and they replaced the fan on our last day but the temperature wasn't too bad. The front desk staff were really not that helpful. We asked for suggestions to eat and they told us the hotel restaurant (???)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Edinburgh Castle is a short walk - but the lines are long so get there early. A tour may also save money because they combine tickets to the 2 castles (Holyrood) and different sites. Eating places close at 10pm in that area. Edinburgh festival starts in August and tea on the Royal Brittania is a nice experience and a short bus ride.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
GREAT LOCATION, VERY AFFORDABLE,
A short walk from the Royal Mile, shopping and the rail station. Make sure you try the breakfast. A great place to stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great location in the heart of
Great location in the heart of Edinburgh. A nice bar/restaurant at the hotel where you could relax with a drink and nice meal.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
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