Garner Hotels Launches in Scotland with New Edinburgh Flagship Ahead of Festival Season

International

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Garner Hotel Edinburgh – Haymarket, marking the brand’s debut in Scotland.

Located in the heart of the city’s West End, directly opposite Haymarket Station, the 195-room hotel opens just in time for Edinburgh’s world-renowned summer festivals, including the Fringe and International Film Festival.

Developed in partnership with Palm Holdings, a family-owned real estate and hospitality company, this flagship property brings IHG’s fast-growing midscale conversion brand, Garner Hotels, to a prime urban location. The brand, launched in 2023, is expanding rapidly across Europe, offering guests high-quality stays with comfort and value at their core.

The new hotel is within walking distance of major attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Zoo, and Princes Street. It offers guests modern amenities including plush bedding, black-out blinds, parking, 24/7 access to the Garner Shop for snacks, and grab-and-go breakfast options designed for busy travellers.

Joanna Kurowska, Managing Director UK & Ireland at IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented:

“With this new opening, we’re excited to see Garner by IHG arrive in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital and one of the UK’s most iconic destinations. Garner hotels are built for comfort, value and simplicity. Edinburgh is the perfect fit.”

Emphasising a sense of community and local partnership, the hotel has teamed up with Platform 5, a popular local pub next door, to offer sit-down breakfasts and exclusive discounts on food and drinks for hotel guests.

Rhys Worthington, Business Development Manager at Belhaven, Greene King, said:

“Our collaboration with Palm Holdings brings a unique offer to guests — a true taste of Scottish hospitality, backed by Greene King’s pub heritage.”

Ricky Kapoor, Managing Director of Palm Holdings, added:

“We’re proud to open a hotel that doesn’t just welcome guests but also supports local jobs, celebrates Scottish culture, and gives back to the community. As part of our launch, we’re donating £1 per guest stay to Action Against Hunger, reinforcing our commitment to social impact. That’s what meaningful hospitality looks like.”

Garner Hotel Edinburgh – Haymarket joins a global portfolio of 23 open Garner Hotels and 94 in development. Other European locations include Preston Samlesbury (UK), Rome Aurelia (Italy), and Istanbul – Airport Arnavutkoy (Türkiye), with further expansion planned across the DACH region.

Figures as of 31 December 2024.