IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of the 195-room Garner Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, marking the brand’s debut in Scotland.
Expected to open in the second half of 2025, the hotel, which is part of Palm Holdings, is set to become a leading choice for travellers seeking quality stays at a price that’s hard to find.
Launched in 2023 as IHG’s newest midscale conversion brand, Garner Hotels, builds on the company’s leading position in the essentials segment across the UK and Ireland. Garner Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh joins a growing portfolio of Garner Hotels across Europe, with 10* open including the recently opened Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury and a further 51* in the development pipeline.
Garner Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh will align with the brand’s ethos of offering reliable, quality stays with essential comforts. Garner hotels has 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 24/7 in the Bar/To Go café in the lobby area and a delicious breakfast worth getting up for.
Strategically located directly opposite Edinburgh’s Haymarket Station and with excellent public transport connections, the hotel will be the ideal location for visitors and business guests alike. Haymarket is a vibrant, well-connected area, making it the perfect launchpad for leisure guests eager to explore the bustling West End or indulge in the wide variety of nearby restaurants and bars. For business travellers, Garner Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh will offer quick and easy access to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), ensuring the perfect blend of convenience and connectivity.
The hotel is dedicated to social responsibility, continuing its longstanding efforts to support those in need. Since the pandemic, the hotel has partnered with the City of Edinburgh Council and Bethany Trust to provide temporary accommodation. Once converted into Garner Hotel Haymarket Edinburgh, 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.