Thistle Edinburgh, Edinburgh
107 Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3SW
Situated in the heart of Scotland's capital, just off the world-famous Princes Street, a short walk from Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the National and ... more
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8/10 Overall rating
| Category | Average Rating |
|---|---|
| 8/10 | Check-in process |
| 8/10 | Your room |
| 7/10 | Working order of facilities / equipment |
| 8/10 | Order and cleanliness of the hotel |
| 8/10 | Performance of staff |
| 8/10 | Overall experience |
| 8/10 | Overall value for money |
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Gordon ( Group of work colleagues)
from London , GB on August 6, 2008
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Hilary ( Family with young children)
from Lisburn , GB on March 27, 2008
It was centeral to the city.
We feel breakfast should have been included in the cost,the additional cost of breakfast for 3 mornings did add significantly to the total cost of our stay.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on April 8, 2008
"(+)Excellent location, helpful staff, good refurbished rooms, some parking available (£15 per night). (-) Too much noise and banging of doors (very thin walls, you can hear people talking next door!)" (97303757)
Newly refurbished, helpful staff
Lots of noise (very thin walls and doors), hairdryer is there but nowhere to connect to (not thought through), hot and cold taps are mixed up, etc. A bit more thinking and planning could have helped
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Chris ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Cardiff , GB on March 12, 2008
"The stay would have been good had it not been for a string of problems. The hotel was e-mailled directly on 9th March detailling a complaint - they have not even bothered to respond." (97703017)
The initial welcome to the hotel was good.
The room was not cleaned properly Dangerous objects were left in the room. The hotel overcharged on room service.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on August 27, 2008
"Very enjoyable" (97416307)
relaxing and friendly
disappointed there are no smoking rooms
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Allan ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Thurso , GB on March 7, 2008
Clean,smart atmosphere, with helpful staff
THe queue for checking out
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J ( Family with young children)
from Barwick in elmet leeds , GB on July 16, 2008
"VERY GOOD WILL DEFINATELY GO AGAIN" (108061841)
FRIENDLY - GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY AND FANTASTIC LOCATION
QUEUING TO PAY THE BILL - SHOULD HAVE BEEN MORE STAFF ON RECEPTION
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Anonymous ( Solo leisure traveller)
on June 6, 2008
"Would love to return and stay longer" (97731163)
Great hotel of excellent standard
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Duncan ( Solo business traveller)
from London , GB on June 5, 2008
"Excellent - I will definitely use the hotel again." (97642454)
They upgraded me to a suite! I was a happy bunny. Everything worked, the whole process was very relaxed, great location and fantastic value for money.
Very little. A couple of minor niggles, but nothing of any note.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on May 8, 2008
centrally located & comfortable accommodation, overall the hotel is has the attributes of four star accommodation.
Hotel restaurant food portions are to small, over priced and of moderate quality. Bar food is cheaper and better quality. Far to much street noise in bedrooms, window glazing is poor for noise insulation. Lack of air conditioning is a negative.
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Anonymous ( Family with young children)
on April 18, 2008
"a1" (97479233)
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Cindy ( Other)
from Falkirk , GB on April 6, 2008
"Very good value for money in the heart of Edinburgh. Delivered everything of a better class hotel that everbody can afford. When staying in Edinburgh again would not spend any time trolling through net to find any better." (97028070)
The beds were an absolute dream to sleep in, wish I could have slept later.
When leaving accommodation key locked out and was unable to return to pick up something I had left.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on November 20, 2007
"When we arrived at the hotel they didnt have any record of our reservation. Luckly i had the confirmation number with me so it got sorted out in the end... after 30 minutes of waiting in reception! On the up side the staff were really helpful and the room was nice. The hotel has a brilliant location and if you cant get parked in the hotel car park there is a public NCP car park right next door which costs £18 per night. Would stay there again in future." (97622255)
Nice room, helpful staff, good location
Problems with check-in.
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Lilian ( Young couple)
from Carrickfergus , GB on April 1, 2008
quiet homely comfortable pleasant staff good food. just great
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 24, 2008
"The hotel was very pleasant and couldnt have been better situated for the playhouse theatre breakfast first class and it certainly was advantageous to prebook breakfast. One small defect - bathroom sink was cracked right across the middle and they had made an attempt to fix it with sealant but it looked terrible it would have paid to have the job done properly. very clean and tidy and we would certainly use this hotel for our future overnight stays" (97419373)
very central and close to Playhouse where we were at a concert plus convenient ncp car park
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on March 21, 2008
"Reeption staff were excellent. The tv in the room was the best I have experieced." (97219880)
clean all facilities worked.
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Zaid ( Solo business traveller)
from Birmingham , GB on March 6, 2008
noisy workmen early in the morning
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Lillian ( Group of work colleagues)
from Kew, richmond , GB on February 15, 2008
"A pleasant central hotel to use on visiting Edinburgh. Handy for all the tourist venues and a parking deal with nearby car park." (97323869)
Nice clean fresh room and excellent attention at check in.
Nothing
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 12, 2008
"The staff at this Hotel are friendly and quite efficient but the rooms are quite expensive for the quality on offer. I would recommend this Hotel only for the location." (97055381)
Excellent location
The double room was small and badly designed.
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on February 12, 2008
convenient central location in a nice hotel, with parking, easy to find
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on December 7, 2007
location of the hotel
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Flo ( Same sex couple)
from Dundee , GB on December 3, 2007
"It is a nice pleasant hotel, nice and quiet and is situated very near all the main shopping areas, railway station and the Playhouse Theatre. We have stayed at this hotel before and would definitely stay there again." (97818420)
It is a nice pleasant hotel, nice and quiet and is situated very near all the main shopping areas, railway station and the Playhouse Theatre. We have stayed at this hotel before and would definitely stay there again.
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 23, 2007
"The information received when booking was correct and complete." (97402224)
Well satisfied
Slow running cold tap in the bathroom.
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Anonymous ( Other)
on September 26, 2007
"The hotel was conveniently located with respect to the city center and train and airport shuttle transportation at Waverly Station. The Saturday night rate was extremely high compared to the week night rates. We were a party of three staying in a suite and the bed in the bedroom as well as the convertable sofa bed were VERY uncomfortable." (97689959)
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Anonymous ( Family with older children)
on July 26, 2007
location, cleanliness and the room
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Tracey ( Group of adult friends)
from Kirkcaldy , GB on July 20, 2007
good location and great value for money
price of parking, this was unknown until we arrived
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Irene ( Mature couple)
from Newtownbutler , GB on July 17, 2007
"This hotel was ideally situated and very handy for the centre of the city. The shopping centre was also extremely easy to use!" (99129003)
View from the window
Noise from the street
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David ( Solo leisure traveller)
from London , GB on July 13, 2007
"The rooms at a quick glance are pleasing on the eye , however the rooms are becoming tired/ slightly tatty !!!!!!!!! Upon closer inspection , the carpet is coming away at the joins , the window could not be left ajar , only by inserting a old piece of wood left on the window ledge could you keep the window ajar,some of the heating/ piping is old , shabby, dust which has obviosly been there for a longgggggggg period lies collecting more dust. I had stayed there also two weeks previous , the tv did not work , the messages received light on the fone did not work , i mentioned this at check out , but the receptionist did not make a note of these observations , she just said it would be looked into!!!! The hotel cannot be faulted on its location , 3 and a half stars is just about right , if it ever wanted to gain four stars a lot more attention to detail needs to be rectified." (97011509)
Location, really comfortable beds.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 13, 2007
Central location, clean and tidy
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on July 6, 2007
"overall the hotel was fine. our room faced the main street and the level of noise from passing traffic and pedestrians between 11am and 3pm was disturbing; I will request a quieter room next time. on a positive note the staff were helpful and polite. with the hotel was prefectly placed to enjoy the city centre and sites of historic interest" (99981468)
room was pleasing, well heated.
bathroom a little compact.
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Anonymous ( Young couple)
on June 24, 2007
"We had a fire evacuation on the night and never got any feedback as to why this happened." (99588604)
Accessible
Staff could have been more helpful - i.e. while waiting to check in etc.
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Bruce ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Paraparaumu , NZ on June 21, 2007
"Overall, I found this hotel to be a very good value for money option in the centre of Edinburgh. It's an easy walk from Waverley Station, and the main shopping/tourist spots. Was given a very good sized room (albeit it with a slightly squashed bathroom). The hotel was better than I expected and would consider staying there again." (99320531)
Was pleasantly surprised at the good sized room. Location is excellent, and therefore very good value for money. Would stay again.
A very squeaky bed. OK for just me though!!
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Donna ( Other)
from Co dublin , IE on June 13, 2007
"This hotel was clean, central , friendly staff and fairly priced, everything you want for a short city break. I will definitely be returning." (99639898)
Location was great, really central
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on June 4, 2007
"Staff were very polite and helpful." (99075822)
Proximity to city centre & clean comfortable room.
Breakfast was not included in the rate.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on May 22, 2007
Ther friendliness of the staff. The hotel room. The accessibility to Rpyal Mile.
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Anonymous ( Solo business traveller)
on May 18, 2007
Comforatable beds, cleanliness of room and hotel generally. Location of the hotel.
Could be a little noisey in the street outside.
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Donald ( Mature couple)
from Leamington spa , GB on May 10, 2007
"We have stayed at Thistle hotels many times - and all I would ask is that in Edinburgh there could be a room tea/coffee making facility" (99195430)
It was clean presentable and exactly what I expected
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on May 10, 2007
We liked the location where the hotel was situated very close to the town centre and local attractions.
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Paul ( Young couple)
from Whitchurch , GB on April 12, 2007
"We stayed at the hotel as we wanted somewhere that was walking distance from the main attractions and shops plus in an area where there good bars and cafes. With the hotel located at the end of Princes St and George St it ticked all these boxes. The room was clean and a good standard. The hotel was also close to St James NCP carpark which offered reasonably priced parking. Definately will go back if we are in Edinburgh again." (99581346)
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on March 8, 2007
The space of the bedroom, and the facilities that you ofert, the staf good..well done...
Well for be onest with you im was working before in a hotel and we standat of cleanlisness was very good but in the hotel i find at the next day the same tings that i left the day before in the bath, so they have to be a litlle carefull with those details..buet apat from that everiting was very good...
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on February 14, 2007
Central, Good Rooms
The price. Very overpiced but that's what happens when you leave it to a week before a big rugby match
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on February 14, 2007
"My husband is blind and as we were travelling with a guide dog the ease of access and location were important so we were pleased to find the hotel suited us perfectly. We found the staff to be very efficient and attentive but not in your face if you know what I mean.Excellent choice at breakfast and thought the room service/restaurant prices reasonable. We are planning another stay to do some shopping soon and can relax and look forward to it now. Thankyou." (99606302)
The overall standard of facilities, central location and ease of access,also the room was extremely comfortable
Only trivial things-extractor fan in bathroom wasn't working and I would have preferred a pot of coffee at breakfast rather than having to refill my cup but I'm sure if I'd mentioned this it would have been changed!
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L ( Mature couple)
from Montrose , United Kingdom;GB on January 5, 2007
Location of hotel to event
Bath water was brown in colour
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Frank ( Mature couple)
from Elgin , United Kingdom;GB on November 2, 2006
"Excellent Value, Very clean, Central for shopping, theatre, eating out." (99835510)
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Wendy ( Mature couple)
from Sylvania , Australia;AU on October 31, 2006
"great place, would stay again if in Edinburgh" (3305415780)
the location was excellent, close to all tourist facilities and shops
nothing
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Anonymous ( Group of adult friends)
on October 25, 2006
"The location of this hotel was ideal but you need to be prepared for noise, which I would have liked to have been informed of before I booked. I have stayed in hotels in Edinburgh centre previously and they weren't as noisy. I wouldn't have rated the room I stayed in as a four star. I was particularly aggrieved at being given such a small room and my parents being upgraded to a suite, particularly the underhand way the receptionist informed my parents that they had been upgraded (when i had left reception)." (3305195502)
Location. Right on Princes Street, ideal for shopping and sightseeing and all amenities.
Noise in the hotel room. Our room was situated on the main road and we were right above the entrance to St James shopping mall which was extremely busy. Also there were fire engines, police sirens and the brakes on buses screeching every 5 mins. Our room was small and so was the bathroom. The room was in need of some decoration and maintenance. The window frames were cracked and peeling and you couldn't open your window. The wallpaper in parts was shabby and the shower curtain rail rusty. From the room i was in i wouldn't rate it 4 star. To add insult to injury the other couple I was with were upgraded at no extra cost to a suite. The receptionist only informed the other couple once we had left reception and headed towards our room. I wouldn't care the booking was under my name!!!
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Pauline fu kwan ( Solo leisure traveller)
from London , Canada;CA on October 24, 2006
"Excellent hotel given the low cost. Very quiet and clean. Excellent service. Within walking distance to Edinburgh Railway Station and Princess Shopping Centre. Extremely convenient." (3305316700)
Edinburgh Thistle Hotel - Very quiet and clean. Excellent service. Within walking distance to Edinburgh Railway Station and Princess Shopping Centre. Extremely convenient.
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Peter ( Group of adult friends)
from Acharacle , United Kingdom;GB on October 23, 2006
location
room size, attitude of some staff, dreadful breakfast for the money.
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James ( Solo leisure traveller)
from Tingwall , United Kingdom;GB on September 13, 2006
Single Room but it was to small
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Anonymous ( Mature couple)
on November 2, 2007
"Good - as expected" (97180693)
Central and convenient with car parking
Queue for breakfast
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