Thistle Suites Royal Garden Apartments - Edinburgh

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom2 York Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH21HY|
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Thistle Suites Royal Garden Apartments - Edinburgh
2 York Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH21HY·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.5
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Staff9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples42%
Groups25%
Families24%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.5
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Staff9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples42%
Groups25%
Families24%
Solo9%

Historic building apartments with fully equipped kitchens in Edinburgh's New Town, offering a guest location score of 9.6 and private garden access

Historic Setting

Thistle Suites Royal Garden Apartments Edinburgh is housed in a historic building in the New Town district. The building stands opposite the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Guests access a private garden and quiet garden-view apartments.

Modern Amenities

The hotel provides an electric vehicle charging station and a picnic area in the garden. Luggage storage and express check-in are available free of charge. Security features include CCTV in common areas and smoke alarms.

Comfortable Accommodations

Each apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a balcony. Family rooms accommodate larger groups at Royal Garden Apartments. Select apartments offer garden views.

Prime Location

Sonder Royal Garden is a 2-minute walk from the Royal Mile and 600 metres from Edinburgh Waverley station. Edinburgh Airport is 18 km away via the nearby tram stop. Attractions such as Edinburgh Playhouse and Camera Obscura are within walking distance.

Guest Favorites

The hotel has a guest location score of 9.6. Staff provide in-depth local recommendations to guests. Many guests highlight the well-equipped kitchen and garden views at Thistle Suites Royal Garden Apartments.

  • Location: 2 min from Royal Mile, 600 m from Waverley station
  • Rooms: Apartments with full kitchens and garden views
  • Amenities: Electric vehicle charging station, luggage storage, express check-in
  • Family: Family rooms and spacious apartments available
  • Guest Experience: 9.6 location score, helpful staff
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:30
from 03:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Catalan
Building
Number of rooms:41
Former name
sonder by marriott bonvoy royal garden apartments new town
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Rooms and availability

One-Bedroom King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
King Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
One-Bedroom Queen Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Handicap parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Picnic area/ Tables

TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift
Kitchen facilities

Dryer

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Picnic area/ Tables

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Street view
  • Without view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about Thistle Suites Royal Garden Apartments

💵 Lowest room price 83 £
📏 Distance to centre 800 m
✈️ Distance to airport 13.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

2 York Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH21HY
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2 York Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH21HY
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2 York Buildings, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH21HY
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Monument
Scott Monument
410 m
Stadium
BT Murrayfield Stadium
250 m
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
490 m
Restaurant
Zest Restaurant
180 m
Restaurant
Cafe Portrait
70 m
Restaurant
The Dome
300 m
Restaurant
Karen's Unicorn
270 m
Restaurant
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Restaurant
260 m
Restaurant
The Place to Eat
300 m
Restaurant
Flutes and Tails
300 m
Restaurant
Mezcal Mole
300 m
Restaurant
Chocolate Lounge
250 m
Restaurant
Amarone Edinburgh
220 m

Reviews of Thistle Suites Royal Garden Apartments

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FAQ about Thistle Suites Royal Garden Apartments

Which popular attractions are located near the Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel hotel?
You can visit Edinburgh Castle as well as The Real Mary King's Close, placed just 11 and 16 minutes walk away from the Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel hotel respectively.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the 4-star Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel?
Unfortunately, the 4-star Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel does not have on-site dining options, but there is a variety of restaurants just outside the property - visit the highly rated café Cuckoo's Bakery-9/10 according to reviews-or One20 Wine Cafe, which is popular for its Italian dishes and is placed around 5 minutes' walk away.
What is check-in and check-out time at the aparthotel?
Guests of the aparthotel can check in from 16:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What are the booking prices at the hotel?
The prices at the hotel start from $454.
What payment methods are accepted in the Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel?
Payment methods in the Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel include:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
What kinds of rooms does Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel offer?
Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel offers such room types as One-Bedroom Apartment, Two-Bedroom Apartment, and Studio Apartment.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel hotel?
Every room at the 4-star Sonder Royal Garden Aparthotel hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet for guests' entertainment.
Does the staff at the aparthotel speak any foreign languages?
The staff of the aparthotel will assist you in Catalan, Spanish, and English.
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