This is the second time I stayed in the Thistle Hotel Edinburgh, and I loved it. On my first stay I was in a single room which was quite small but had everything in it you needed. On my most recent stay I was in a very spacious twin room. I checked in 2 hours early and had absolutely no... more

I have been in this hotel two years ago for a 3 days holiday, and as I have planed to sped an etire week in Scottland with other friends, I decided to book there again. Outside the building is not very charming, but it is fantastically situated, literally within walking distance of Royal Mile and Princes Street .On the third... more

Looks better on the inside than the out, Room was comfortable but too hot and the double glazing doesn't keep out any of the sound from the main road/Bar/Club outside. But is very close to Edinburgh Station, Princes Street and the Royal Mile is only a ten minute picturess walk across Waverly bridge. Which is the best place to have... more

I stayed at the Thistle Edinburgh for one night whilst on business. My first choice of hotel, the Balmoral was fully booked so my secretary booked this one instead as it was just over the road. First impressions of the hotel are really bad. The hotel itself is situated above a shopping centre and the exterior looks like a 1960's... more

having read some of the previous reviews about this hotel i was a bit wary. however when we arrived at the hotel and went to our room i was pleasantly surprised. we had booked a twin deluxe room via last minute.com so paid just £59 for 2 for 1 night. the room was lovely tastefully decorated very clean the chambermaids... more

We stayed here for a bit of xmas shopping. This was a nice hotel with clean and spacious rooms. location was ideal apart from the car park which was small and was lucky to get parked. We stayed in one of the suites on level 6. this was get apart from it could of had a king size bed instead... more

I just came back from a weekend in the Thistle hotel and after reading a few reviews, I warned my friends not to expect much; we had booked as a last minute deals and were very weary…..well, everyone was very pleasantly surprise included me when we got to our room. OK, the building is ugly but it is fantastically situated,... more

when we arrived in edinburgh we got a taxi from the airport, it was handy and it just took 20 mins cost about 16pounds , took us right to the door. when wer arrived at the hotel, its lobby is really nice, so is the lifts etc, the hotel looked well but then we arrived on to the 6th floor... more

I went to Edinburgh for Easter weekend and decided for a treat to bypass the cheaper hotels that I would usually choose, and chose the Thistle. I have stayed in a few hotels in Edinburgh, all cheaper and all a lot less hassle than this one!!!! I arrived early about 11:30am and asked if I could leave my bag -... more