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The King James hotel, Edinburgh

The King James hotel in Edinburgh is located near the 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.

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The King James Hotel, Edinburgh

An elegant hotel in Edinburgh City Centre

Which of the seven Scottish Kings named James lends his name to our 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.

Close to Edinburgh Waverley station, The King James is one of the few Edinburgh hotels with six meeting rooms, the largest seating up to 250 theatre-style, and is ideally placed for business meetings and other events; we’re also one of Edinburgh’s most popular wedding venues.

And whether you’re here for work or pleasure, you can be sure we’ll roll out the red carpet for you.

The King James Hotel, Edinburgh at a glance:

• Located just off the famous Princes Street
• 143 rooms, plus six function rooms
• Ideal for business, a short break, Hogmanay or the Festival

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