Nightly rates from £32.04
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 21 Feb 2012 Check-out 23 Feb 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
21 reviews
Worth it!

Great Location (between new town & arthur seat, & only about a block & a half from old town)!!!... See full review

  • kat c traveler Verified Customer
  • 22 Jan 2012
Great location.

Hotel in excellent location -we walked to everything. Room was clean and comfortable. See full review

  • Diane S Verified Customer
  • 12 Jan 2012
The King James Hotel is located near Edinburgh's world-famous Princes Street, and a short walk from the historic Royal Mile. Whether you're here for work or pleasure, to visit the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or to see in the New Year at Edinburgh's Hogmanay, you're guaranteed a warm Scottish welcome. Which of the seven Scottish Kings named James lends his name to Edinburgh hotel isn't clear. But The King James is a suitably royal name for a hotel located just off Edinburgh's world-famous Princes Street, and just a short walk from the Royal Mile, dominated by Edinburgh Castle at one end and the palace of Holyroodhouse, still the Queen's official residence in the Scottish capital, at the other.

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

107 Leith Street, --, Edinburgh, EH1 3SW

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.

Amenities

  • Business Center
  • Conference Facilities
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Wireless Internet

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

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Guest Reviews (21)

Ratings and reviews for King James by Thistle

Overall score

4.2 / 5
21 out of 21
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.8
Value:
4

90% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer kat c traveler
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
22 Jan 2012

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

Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Diane S
New Hampshire
12 Jan 2012

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
Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

3
Verified Customer Wees
Bermuda
26 Nov 2011

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.

Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Kaare
Not Provided
19 Oct 2010

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
Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

3
Verified Customer the traveller
RI
15 Aug 2010

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.

Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Traveler
Lindale, Tx
28 Jul 2010

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
Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Anonymous
Not Provided
17 Jun 2010

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
Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Anonymous
Not Provided
27 Jan 2010

Excellent and clean hotel in a

Excellent and clean hotel in a prime location!! The only one issue was the fact it says on their website "City centre locations often cause difficulties parking but The King James offers private on site car parking for 20 cars." - they fail to say this will cost you £15!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Wendy
Not Provided
14 Jan 2010

Excellant location.

Excellant location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of King James by Thistle

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Stephen
Not Provided
14 Dec 2009

Perfectly good hotel smack bang

Perfectly good hotel smack bang in the middle of Edinburgh. Would definately stay again at this price (£53)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
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