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The King James, Edinburgh
The King James Hotel is located right 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 with the Hotel right near dozens of Fringe venues or to see in the New Year at Edinburgh's Hogmanay, you’re guaranteed a warm Scottish welcome.
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The four star luxury King James (formerly known as Thistle Edinburgh) is located near the world-famous Princes Street, and right near the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. The Hotel is near Edinburgh's Waverley Train Station and Edinburgh Airport and is ideally located for business meetings, special events, weddings and conferences. On-site car parking is also available at an additional charge on a first-come-first-served basis. The accommodations of the King James Hotel are comfortable luxury and the Hotel's values are affordable luxury.
The King James has 143 bedrooms, including Suites in the Hotel. The Hotel is also known for its meeting rooms, conference facilities and wedding halls and reception venues. For large meetings, special events or conferences of up to 250 people, there is seating for dinner or theatre style in the largest of our seven meeting rooms.
One of Europe’s top destinations for city breaks, Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since 1437. Now the seat of the Scottish Parliament, it’s famous round the world for its Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which runs for three weeks each summer, while revellers pack Edinburgh hotels every New Year for the riotous revelry of Hogmanay.
When it comes to things to do in Edinburgh, you’re spoiled for choice, but whether you’re here for work or pleasure, the Fringe or to see in the New Year, you’re sure of a warm Scottish welcome.
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What's on?
The two actor-guides in the Literary Pub Tour take visitors around old and new Edinburgh with dramatised stories of the city's literary wits. Starting at the Beehive Inn, it takes in historic pubs and quirky landmarks, ending at the Café Royal.
Amateur performers of all ages try to impress the judges at the Edinburgh Festival of Music, Speech and Dance. The festival culminates with the Final Concert at The Queen's Hall where the best soloists are accompanied by a full orchestra.
The Edinburgh International Science Festival attracts around 70,000 visitors for a variety of hands-on activities, workshops and shows for children, demonstrations, exhibitions, talks and tours, offering more than 200 events in 20 venues throughout the city.
Angel Delight is a monthly superclub for ladies only, held on the top floor of The Venue in Edinburgh. Resident DJ Michelle is joined by special guests each month for a night of feminine charm and high octave fun.
The National Home & Design Show at Ingliston's Royal Highland Centre is aimed at providing recognition for the best in the industry of the highest quality products and services within the property and home interior markets.