Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel
4.0 star property

Upscale eco-certified hotel, walk to St. Giles' Cathedral

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Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel

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Exterior
Standard Room
Lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview of Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN
  • Popular LocationPrinces Street1 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)3 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Waverley Station4 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)29 min drive
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Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 181 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel is located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, and is in a shopping district and near a train station. Greyfriars Kirk and St. Giles' Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Princes Street Gardens and Arthur's Seat. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium.

What's nearby

  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 6 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 3 min drive
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk
  • The Beer House - 3 min walk
  • The Booking Office - 3 min walk
  • The Newsroom - 2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
Located close to St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street Gardens, Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 64 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Juniper
  • Twenty Princes Street

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1820
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Is Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel?

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel on Apr 7, 2024 start from CA $190.95, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel?

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Giles' Cathedral, Princes Street Gardens, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. Edinburgh Castle and Greyfriars Kirk are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for Hogmany and city. quiet rooms were perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay. Everything was up to standard
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nisha

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel staff fab,food excellent Room was nice floor needs work ,Bathroom nice but bloody cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Indigo Edinburgh
Excellent service, beautiful room and fantastic breakfast! Perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tremendous place to stay. Very comfortable, one of the best hotel beds I've ever slept on. Well done
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEOFF

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is superbly located.Very helpful staff. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fantastic hotel in a great location in Edinburgh. All of the sites and transportation were only a few minutes walk from the front door. The staff was nice and extremely helpful. My room was nice and beautifully decorated. The hotel also has great restaurants which added a lot to my trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re in love with this property and when we come back to Edinburgh we will definitely stay here again. It’s in a perfect location, the room was gorgeous and a great size. It was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023