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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