Social events and celebrations at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Eight event rooms on the Royal Mile, space for up to 250 guests and a room that takes its own bar and dance floor, all in the middle of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Host celebrations on the Royal Mile
Birthdays, anniversaries, gala dinners, receptions and weddings all work at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre, across eight function rooms that between them hold up to 250 guests.
Three things are worth settling early, how many people are coming, whether you want one main moment or an evening that moves between spaces, and how formal it should feel, because the same room works for seated rounds and for a standing reception.
Choosing the right room for your event
Every function room has natural daylight, its own climate control and lighting you can adjust, and between them they cover seven setup styles, from seated rounds to theater-style rows.
- For a party with dancing, Canongate takes a bar and a dance floor without borrowing space from the tables.
- For a seated dinner on a larger scale, St Giles is our biggest room, with a private entrance and its own breakout area and bar.
- Great Scots Hall is the room we use for wedding ceremonies, and it takes celebratory lunches and dinners as well.
- For something smaller, our mezzanine rooms suit gatherings that do not need a full function hall.
Menus and catering for your celebration
Catering is arranged around the shape of your event rather than a fixed menu, and our team will build it with you.
What is available:
- Three-course dinner packages from GBP 69 per person, including a welcome drink and half a bottle of wine per guest.
- Upgrade options and bespoke menus for events that need something different.
- Three-course buffet lunches with seasonal salads, hot main dishes and desserts.
Confirm two things early: the dietary requirements across your guest list, and the timing of each course against the rest of the evening.
Start planning your celebration
Share a few details upfront so we can recommend the perfect setting, flow, and dining experience for your occasion.
- Event date and timing: Your preferred date plus start and end time window.
- Guest count range: An estimated number of attendees helps us suggest the right space.
- Event format: Seated, reception-style, or a mix of both.
- Key moments: Speeches, awards, entertainment, or photo opportunities.
- Catering direction: Buffet, set menu, or reception-style bites, plus any dietary notes.
- Audiovisual needs: Microphone, screen, or other simple technical support if required.
Contact us about your event
- meetings.uk@radissonhotels.com
- Share your dates, estimated number of guests, and preferred setup, and our team will get back to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meetings & Events
Please check the general terms and conditions for events here. The hotel can provide any additional terms during the booking process.
Meeting bookings at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre include room rental, free high-speed wireless internet, a projector and screen, a buffet lunch with two snack breaks, unlimited tea and coffee, still and sparkling water, a flip chart and a stationery box.
Yes. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is around 11 kilometers from Edinburgh Airport, with Airlink buses taking about 30 minutes into the city, and Edinburgh Waverley station is a short walk from the hotel.
Yes. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre is a Sports Approved hotel, with dedicated team rooms, physio zones, recreational areas, secure kit storage, group check-in and catering for specific dietary requirements.
Yes. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre supports hybrid meetings, and the meeting rooms are equipped with high-quality audiovisual equipment and free high-speed wireless internet.
Yes. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre has smaller meeting rooms including Netherbow and Holyrood 1, plus a three-floor production office space that accommodates up to 100 people.
IT assistance is available during setup and throughout the event day at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre.
Meeting rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre are equipped with high-quality audiovisual equipment, including a projector and screen.
Yes. Canongate can take a bar and a dance floor and is used for social events, and Great Scots Hall hosts celebratory lunches and dinners.
Yes. Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre has a business center.