HOTEL INDIGO EDINBURGH BY IHG, Edinburgh – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Local Character
The 60 rooms feature a retro 'Dr No goes to Scotland' design with mounted pictures and wall murals of the local area. Each room includes air conditioning, a media hub linked to a large flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, and an iPod docking station. The bathrooms have rainfall showers, integrated speakers, and Aveda toiletries. All rooms offer 24-hour room service, premium bedding, minibars with complimentary water and soft drinks, and double-glazed windows to minimize street noise.
Scottish Dining at Turquoise Thistle
The Turquoise Thistle restaurant serves continental and cooked-to-order breakfast using local produce from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays. The rest-of-the-day menu features burgers, bangers and mash, and haggis stuffed nachos. The bar offers local craft beers and a selection of whiskies. The lounge adjacent to reception provides seating for guests to relax with a book or meet colleagues.
Fitness and Hotel Facilities
Guests have access to a small fitness room in the basement with exercise equipment. The hotel features a 24-hour reception, hotel safe, cloakroom, and lift access to all floors. Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the property.
New Town Location & Access
Located at the east end of Queen Street in a category A listed Georgian building, the hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from Princes Street. Waverley Railway Station is a 10-minute walk, and the Royal Mile is also a 10-minute walk. The area is surrounded by neoclassical architecture, upscale boutiques, and eateries. Key landmarks within walking distance include Calton Hill (0.5 km), Scottish National Gallery (1 km), and Edinburgh Old Town (1 km).
Guest Services Overview
Services include 24-hour reception, concierge assistance, and room service. The hotel has elevator access throughout and offers ironing facilities upon request. Visual alarm and vibrating pillow alarms are available for hearing-impaired guests, and wheelchair-accessible rooms feature roll-in showers.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
