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We are extremely excited to announce the opening of Garner Hotel Edinburgh – Haymarket.

Our 195-room flagship hotel will be bringing a fresh energy to the city’s West End ahead of Scotland’s vibrant this summer festival season. This property opens in partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality.

Located directly opposite Haymarket Station and just steps from Edinburgh Castle, the EICC, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Zoo, and Princes Street, this convenient new hotel is the latest addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts’ fast-growing midscale conversion brand, Garner Hotels, launched in 2023 and rapidly expanding across Europe.

Garner Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh aligns with the brand’s ethos of offering reliable, quality stays with essential comforts. Garner hotels have an unrivalled commitment to deliver what guests expect and the amenities they value most. From a convenient location, a great night’s sleep, satisfying snacks available from the Garner Shop in the lobby area and a delicious breakfast worth getting up for.

This milestone marks a new era in Scottish hospitality, delivering the perfect balance of comfort, quality, and value for our guests.

Social Responsibility

The hotel remains dedicated to social responsibility, continuing its longstanding efforts to support those in need. Since the pandemic, it has partnered with the City of Edinburgh Council and Bethany Trust to provide temporary accommodation.

With its relaunch as part of Garner Hotels, the property will donate £1 per guest stay for a limited time to Action Against Hunger, aligning with IHG’s multi-year partnership to combat food insecurity and hunger worldwide.

A Modern Transformation Backed by Sustainability Initiatives

In line with IHG’s “Journey to Tomorrow” responsible business plan, the hotel will incorporate Verdant’s VX4 Smart Thermostats by Copeland. These AI-driven systems optimise energy efficiency by adjusting HVAC usage based on occupancy sensors, ensuring a balanced approach to both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Introducing Garner hotels by IHG

Garner Hotels is IHG Hotels & Resorts’ newest midscale brand, launched in August 2023 and designed for travellers seeking dependable comfort at a great price point. As part of IHG’s global portfolio—which includes Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and InterContinental—Garner hotels is expanding rapidly across the UK, Europe, and North America. Guests at the refreshed hotel will also benefit from IHG One Rewards, earning and redeeming points across more than 6,600 hotels worldwide.

Sheetal Kapoor, CEO of Palm Holdings

The transformation of Haymarket Hub Hotel into Garner hotels by IHG marks an exciting new chapter for this prime Edinburgh property. This investment reflects our commitment to modern design, sustainability, and meeting the demands of all our stakeholders. We are thrilled to work alongside IHG to bring this innovative concept to life in Scotland’s capital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This reopening marks a significant milestone for The Edinburgh Collection, which manages a portfolio of unique properties across the city, including Old Waverley, Holyrood Aparthotel, and Princes Street Suites. As part of the family-owned hospitality and real estate group Palm Holdings, this strategic investment underscores our long-term commitment to enhancing quality while advancing sustainability initiatives.

With its prime location in Edinburgh’s thriving Haymarket district, excellent transport links, and a renewed focus on modern comfort, the Haymarket Hub Hotel’s transformation into a Garner hotel promises an exciting new chapter in guest hospitality.

 

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

 IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company with the purpose of providing true hospitality for good. With a family of 19 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world’s largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145m members, IHG has more than 6,600 open hotels in over 100 countries and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties.

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