The Thistle Edinburgh is a modern city center hotel, located just off bustling Princes Street in historic Edinburgh, with the city's shops and main attractions to be found within one mile. The 143 guestrooms have a warm décor and wooden furniture. All are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, satellite television, hair dryers and trouser presses.
Guests can enjoy regional and international dishes in the hotel restaurant, unwind with a drink in the bar, or order up room service for a light snack in the privacy of their rooms. The concierge can help book tickets and recommend sightseeing opportunities in the city. There are six meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 250 people. The hotel also has limited free car parking for guests. The hotel is situated just 100 meters from the shops of Princes Street, 300 meters from the National Gallery of Scotland and about one mile from Edinburgh Castle. The city center is compact and easily accessible on foot. Waverley train station is 250 meters away; for visitors arriving by air, Edinburgh airport is seven miles away, connected to the center by a frequent bus service.