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Novotel Edinburgh Centre

📍
80-82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9DE, United Kingdom
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Contemporary 4-star hotel in Edinburgh's city centre offering modern meeting facilities and accommodation near Old Town attractions.

About This Venue

Novotel Edinburgh Centre is a modern 4-star hotel located in the heart of Scotland's capital, just minutes from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. The hotel features contemporary meeting spaces accommodating up to 180 delegates, including flexible conference rooms with natural daylight and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment. Located on Lauriston Place, guests enjoy easy access to Edinburgh's historic Old Town, Grassmarket, and major cultural attractions. The venue combines professional meeting facilities with stylish accommodation, making it ideal for conferences, corporate events, and business meetings in Edinburgh's vibrant city centre.

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Indicative Budget
£4,050£7,650
Typical day-delegate event for ~90 guests
Capacity (max)
180
Typical attendees
90
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (90 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

180
Maximum Capacity
150
Theatre Style
180
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Pentland Suite

85
80
303545

Forth Meeting Room

45
40
182024

Clyde Meeting Room

35
30
141618

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 80 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV equipment
Air conditioning
Natural daylight
Accessible
Restaurant
Bar
24-hour reception
Fitness centre
Business centre

📐 Space Specifications

450
Total Space (m²)
2.8m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

🎤 AV Equipment

Projector
Screen
PA System
Wireless Microphones
High-speed Wi-Fi
Flip Charts
Lectern
Video Conferencing

🎯 Suitable For

📋Business Meetings
📋Conferences
📋Training Sessions
📋Corporate Events
📋Product Launches
📋Workshops

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible parking spacesAccessible meeting roomsHearing loop available

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Edinburgh Waverley Station 0.8 miles; Multiple bus routes on Lauriston Place; Edinburgh Airport 8 miles with direct bus connections; Tram stop at Princes Street 0.5 miles

🅿️ Parking

Nearby parking available

Public parking available at nearby NCP car parks within 200 metres. On-street metered parking available on surrounding streets.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

7 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

150
theatre
62
boardroom
87
classroom
71
u shape
90
cabaret
180
reception
120
dining
120
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 180 guests theatre style, 120 for dinner, 80 for classroom setup, 60 for boardroom style
What AV equipment is available?
Comprehensive AV package including wireless presentation capabilities, video conferencing facilities, and technical support
Is catering available?
Full catering services from coffee breaks to three-course meals, dietary requirements accommodated
Is there parking available?
Limited on-site parking available, nearby public parking options, valet parking service available

Location & Contact

📍 Address

80-82 Lauriston Place
EH3 9DE, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Conference CentreMeeting RoomsCorporate Events

Venue Location

80-82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DE

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 180 guests theatre style, 120 for dinner, 80 for classroom setup, 60 for boardroom style

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Comprehensive AV package including wireless presentation capabilities, video conferencing facilities, and technical support

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full catering services from coffee breaks to three-course meals, dietary requirements accommodated

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Limited on-site parking available, nearby public parking options, valet parking service available

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Ancient Castle of Edinburgh
0.8 km (0.5 mi)• 10 minutes walk
🏰
Royal Mile Historic Street
0.9 km (0.6 mi)• 12 minutes walk
🏰
Historic Grassmarket Square
0.4 km (0.25 mi)• 5 minutes walk

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Scottish National Museum
0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 4 minutes walk
🏛️
Royal Scottish Academy Arts Centre
0.7 km (0.4 mi)• 8 minutes walk

🎭Theatre

🎭
Festival Theatre Edinburgh
1.2 km (0.7 mi)• 15 minutes walk
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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