The Howard Hotel is a prestigious Georgian townhouse hotel located in Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage New Town. This boutique property combines period elegance with modern luxury, featuring beautifully appointed meeting rooms and event spaces. The hotel offers intimate venues perfect for business meetings, private dining, and small conferences, with capacities ranging from boardroom meetings for 12 to larger receptions for up to 120 guests. Located on Great King Street, the hotel provides easy access to Edinburgh's business district, Princes Street shopping, and major attractions while maintaining a peaceful, refined atmosphere.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville Room | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 18 | — | — |
| Albany Room | 20 | — | 12 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Drawing Room | 50 | — | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Day delegate packages from £45 per person. Room hire from £200 for half day. Residential packages available. Prices vary by season and availability.
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34 Great King Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6QH, United Kingdom
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Howard Hotel is a verified boutique hotel in Edinburgh, hosting up to 120 guests, with day delegate rates from £160. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 120 guests for receptions, 80 for dinner, 60 for boardroom style
Standard AV package included with projector, screen, microphones and Wi-Fi
Full catering services available from in-house restaurant team
Limited on-site parking, public car parks nearby on Princes Street
The Howard Hotel is a prestigious Georgian townhouse hotel located in Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage New Town. This boutique property combines period elegance with modern luxury, featuring beautifully appointed meeting rooms and event spaces. The hotel offers intimate venues perfect for business meetings, private dining, and small conferences, with capacities ranging from boardroom meetings for 12 to larger receptions for up to 120 guests. Located on Great King Street, the hotel provides easy access to Edinburgh's business district, Princes Street shopping, and major attractions while maintaining a peaceful, refined atmosphere.
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