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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG

Property class: 3
Hotel with restaurant, near St. Giles' Cathedral

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Located near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Enjoy in-room WiFi, concierge services for planning your day out at Princes Street Gardens or St. Giles' Cathedral. With luggage storage and 24-hour front desk support you can relax knowing everything is taken care of.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

For families (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is S$508
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 41 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 24 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG

You'll be in a fantastic location at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG, only a five-minute walk from St. Andrew Square and George Street. The cocktail bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Twenty Princes Street, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street Gardens are within a short 10-minute walk. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 2 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 64 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
    • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1820
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Communal living room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 120
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Twenty Princes Street – This restaurant serves lunch, dinner and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Juniper – This cocktail bar specialises in local cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 per person

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

British Royal Hotel
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street Scotland
Royal British
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Royal British Hotel Edinburgh
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Indigo Edinburgh Princes Street
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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh Princes Street an IHG Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include St. Giles' Cathedral (6-min walk) and Princes Street Gardens (7-min walk), along with Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre (8-min walk) and Greyfriars Kirk (11-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG?

Yes, Twenty Princes Street offers local cuisine.

What's the area around Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG like?

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, first-rate, and fantastic with a great variety of food. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great room lovely breakfast & fantastic stay thank you.
Beverley, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good food, friendly staff, everyone helpful, central location
Andrew C, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful, Edwina was so caring, making sure we got the most suitable room. Room was very clean and the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic, the vegetarian full breakfast had a great variety of food. The location was so convenient. We would definitely stay here again.
Alasdair, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place and a wonderful location.
Johnny, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location
Ryan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Noisy. Otherwise good value.
Jason, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful in every way
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location Fab breakfast Lovely staff Look forward to visiting again!
margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my stay there.
Phyllis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An easy stay with really nice rooms.
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was right next to the station and easy walking distance to the town
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gemma at the reception desk was extremely helpful and went out of her way to be of assistance. The room was clean and nicely decorated, The hotel’s location was ideally located near the train and bus termini and within walking distance of the Royal Mile.
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a great historic property in “new” town right across the street from old town. It was very charming.
Kathryn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was in a perfect location.
Jennifer, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent chic hotel. Very clean and with super breakfast.
john, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel, lots of old interesting artefacts, lovely breakfast. Perfect location.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Very nice staff and the food was fantastic.
Denise, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and nice room. They mention that the hotel bar is open 24/7, but they stop mixing drinks after 10 PM or so.
Patrik, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location right by train and walking to restaurants, bars snd tourist sites
JULIE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, quaint & clean room, breakfast with a view…everything was wonderful!
Tyson, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

my room was lovely the staff are very nice and overall the hotel was very clean. It also very close to public transport which made it very convenient for travelling around.
Samiksha, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this hotel! It’s highly recommended and one of the few hotels in tow with air conditioning.
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The view is stunning especially on sunrise!
Nataliya, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it —would definitely stay here again

Loved this hotel with its friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and the perfect location for exploring Edinburgh. We also tried the hotel restaurant one evening, which was very good. Had a great stay.
Suzanne, 7-night trip