Edinburgh Excellence

Edinburgh Excellence

Edinburgh brings the perfect balance of historic charm and modern convenience with a combination of rich history and exciting new developments.

Known for its reliable and efficient public transportation, Edinburgh's taxis, buses, and trams can carry your delegates around the city swiftly and easily. Being home to the sixth busiest airport in the UK, and with regular connections to the city centre, Edinburgh is reachable from across the globe, making international events that much easier.

If you’re looking for a location that’s at the forefront of world leading industries, Edinburgh is the place. In the emerging sectors of energy, medicine, life sciences, informatics, electronics, technology, and creative industries, this city has a global reputation as a centre of excellence.

If you’re sold on this fantastic city, keep reading for a selection of venues that will be the making of your event.

The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

For a unique experience, hold your event at a UNESCO world Heritage site. The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is located in Edinburgh’s New Town, famous for it’s collection of Georgian Townhouses.

There are six meeting rooms to choose from, including the Gallery, a bright and open space which is the largest room, able to accommodate up to 300 guests, making it ideal for large corporate events. Located on the basement level, the Cellar has an industrial-chic design and is sure to score your event some style points. For more a more intimate feel, the executive boardroom is ideal for groups of up to 12 delegates and includes superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 100Mbps.

Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Set on a tranquil, hilltop location, the Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh provides a quieter alternative to the city centre without being too far away from transport links.

If your delegates are travelling from afar, you may want to make use of the 24hr delegate rate of just £119. As well as comfortable, stylish guestrooms, delegates can also enjoy the comprehensive leisiure facilities including an indoor pool, sauna and steam room.

Intercontinental Edinburgh The George Hotel

Does your next event demand amazing architecture, a central location and modern technology?

Meeting those needs is the Intercontinental Edinburgh The George Hotel. The venue has nine unique meeting rooms, each with their own distinct personality, from the peace and quiet of the Library to the sweeping panoramic views of the Fourth View Suite.

Stealing the show at this venue is the Grand Kings Hall, originally a Victorian banking hall, this room’s beautiful elegance is topped off by the stunning domed skylight. Everyone knows that dining can make or break an event, but you can rest assured that The George Hotel offers outstanding catering options as The Printing Press Bar and Kitchen serves modern twists on classic dishes, using the finest Scottish ingredients.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh

Located halfway between Edinburgh city and the airport, Holiday Inn Edinburgh is the city's largest hotel, with 14 meeting rooms and 300 guest rooms.

Combining the reception, business centre, bar, lounge and restaurant into one open and flexible space allows visitors to work, meet and relax in this newly refurbished space. Combine work and play by treating your delegates to an afternoon at Edinburgh Zoo, located right next door to this venue.

Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue

With the ability to host a range of events, from interviews to larger events of up to 200 attendees, the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue is located in Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Easily accessible by rail or road, this venue is just a five-minute walk from Waverly train station and for those travelling by car, there is ample parking within minutes of the venue.

During these hot summer months, delegates will appreciate the cooling effects of good air-conditioning and large windows ensure that rooms are flooded with daylight. As an added bonus, a selection of rooms also feature stunning views of the ancient volcano, Arthur’s Seat.