"Great location, convenient for restaurants. The room was clean and functional and free continental breakfast was fantastic"
"The place was clean. Walking distance from shops and close to the station, superb value for money"
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg, located a 17-minute walk from The Scotch Whisky Experience, features Wi-Fi in public areas. One will enjoy a lounge bar or a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, while this inn also boasts great setting not far from the Calton Hill.
The attractive hotel is centrally situated 1.5 km from the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens". The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg is within 100 metres of the restored theatre "Edinburgh Playhouse" and a 10-minute drive from the royal Holyrood Park. Nature lovers will enjoy the vicinity of Castle Rock, located a 25-minute walk away. Picardy Place bus stop is 450 metres from this property and in proximity to is enough to get to Edinburgh Waverley train station.
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg welcomes guests to 188 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view channels, as well as comforts like an iron and air conditioning. Bathrooms are appointed with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Dining options include a free buffet breakfast served every morning. The restaurant Olive Branch Bistro is situated a 5-minute stroll from the smoke-free Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg.
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Edinburgh city centre is reachable on foot within a 10-minute walk from Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg.
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Dundee airport is set within 100 km of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg.
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Yes, guests of the attractive Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg can take advantage of a car park on site.
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Guests can have lunch or dinner at the restaurant Olive Branch Bistro featuring British dishes located just steps from the Edinburgh hotel or dine at L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant serving French dishes (400 meters away).
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At Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg, guests can pay with Visa, American Express, and Diners Club as well as other payment methods.
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What types of rooms does the attractive Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg offer?
Family Room, Standard Twin Room, and Standard Double Room are offered in the attractive Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg.
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Every room at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view channels for guests' entertainment.
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Yes, at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg accessible bathrooms and rooms with accessible facilities are provided for guests with special needs.
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The staff of the attractive Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg speaks German, Turkish, Russian, French, and Italian.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg features such business facilities as a photocopy machine and complimentary wireless internet access.
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8.1
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Holyrood House
950 m
Royal Lyceum Theatre
1.6 km
Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
1.9 km
Calton Hill
350 m
Omni Centre Edinburgh
150 m
Murrayfield Stadium
3.7 km
Edinburgh Castle
1.3 km
Airports
Edinburgh
14 km
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Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
600 m
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The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg welcomes guests to 188 rooms complete with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and pay-per-view channels, as well as comforts like an iron and air conditioning. Bathrooms are appointed with a separate toilet and a shower along with a hairdryer and free toiletries.
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Harry
2024-05-15
7/10
The hotel has newly renovated and air-conditioned rooms with ample space and fan plus the spacious feel.
Joseph
2024-05-10
9/10
Freshly prepared breakfast with a lot of options, high quality and fairly clean place. Unbeatable incredible location, in a fantastic location close to the town centre.
Fred
2024-04-12
8/10
Had very nice stay at on this visit with very informative staff and amazing location so close to all the shops bars etc.
Marc
2024-02-16
9/10
The location was magnificent and absolutely perfect for Edinburgh, near to bars and restaurants, and city centre, cleanliness, comfort and pleasant staff. King room included a storage space, a hair dryer, and coffee. My breakfast was freshly cooked and savoury with many options.
Michael
2024-02-15
7/10
The standard king room is brand-new and pet-friendly. There is a good choice of facilities in the room such as : a storage, a hair dryer, and coffee. The location of the hotel is magnificent, short walk to the centre, very communicative place, the trams, the bus station and Princes Street and the train station and visitor center.
Emma
2024-02-08
8/10
The breakfast was freshly cooked and hot, with many options and reasonably priced. The hotel's setting was central and the staff were responsive people on the night shift.
Alex
2024-01-30
7/10
Reasonably priced, well stocked room with a view. Such an exceptional service.
Emma
2024-01-28
9/10
The venue is top quality and reasonably priced.
Ivan
2024-01-19
9/10
In a central location with restaurants and a cinema walking distance to the hotel. Walking distance to main tourist attractions, like a theatre and a castle.
Garry
2024-01-18
8/10
Clean hotel, services were very good and location was magnificent and absolutely perfect in the centre of the city centre. There were a storage space, a safe, and an iron and ironing board in my standard double room, appreciated it.
Stanley
2023-12-30
7/10
Excellent modern and wonderful relaxing place, it has very informative staff on the night shift. The food is great, loved English breakfast. The location is magnificent and unbeatable, to St Andrew's Square where a tram to airport can be caught.
The room is a little dated.
Gordon
2023-12-01
7/10
The rooms were stocked and with comfy beds.
David
2023-11-15
9/10
Had a really really nice stay for 1 night, everything was nice. The venue was set in the central position near to Holyrood Palace, many bars and clubs, and the Playhouse and Calton Hill. There was The Shezan Indian Cuisine near the hotel.
Matt
2023-11-14
7/10
Hotel's location was perfect, next to the mall. The personnel were very responsive. The English breakfast was warm with many options.
Stephen
2023-11-11
9/10
The English breakfast was savoury for vegans, liked it. The accommodation had a central location close to the train station a the city centre. I've had a very good stay for all 4 nights of our stay.
Walter
2023-11-06
8/10
Fresh made and savoury breakfast was reasonably priced with take away option, loved it. The location was marvellous and fantastic, so close to trainstation and Princes Street as well as pubs, eating places and entertainment.
Barrie
2023-11-03
9/10
We were offered a warm English breakfast.
Jim
2023-11-01
8/10
Tastefully decorated and well-appointed rooms, reasonably priced, with hairdryer, air conditioning, for instance. Lots of food at breakfast, such as coffee and cheese. Ideally based in downtown area short walk to camera obscura, large shopping mall and nice pubs, and shopping centres.
Ian
2023-10-22
9/10
A king room in a very good condition has basic facilities you need.
Ronald
2023-10-19
8/10
Well-organised and stocked unit with great shower. Amazing, excellent location in New Town district just next door to centre of Edinburgh, many restaurants, bars, and attractions in New Town Edinburgh from here and Ocean Terminal.
Elizabeth
2023-10-05
7/10
The location was central, really close to the theatre, Omni Centre, St James's new shopping mall, and there were a theatre and a castle walking distance to the venue. There were plenty of restaurants to eat, like Shazan that was only 5 minutes' walk away.
Justin
2023-10-03
9/10
A nice size room with coffee/tea making machines, a storage space, and an ironing set for a very very good stay. Fabulous food for an English breakfast.
John
2023-09-23
7/10
The hotel was ideally located walking distance to restaurants and a cinema. The English breakfast was good hot, included: tea and cheese.
The area was just fine.
Ken
2023-09-15
8/10
We had a freshly cooked and hot breakfast with croissants, sausages and yogurts included. Our accommodation was set in a central location right by the theatre and eateries, Wetherspoons, Frankie & Bennys, Slug & Lettuce, the train station and nearby shops and anywhere to visit on foot, bus or tram.
Duncan
2023-09-02
9/10
The queen room suited us: it had a storage space, a hair dryer, and coffee. The breakfast was freshly cooked - a huge variety of meals - coffee and cheese. The services were very good, offered us excellent free Wi-Fi.
Charles
2023-09-02
9/10
Really nice facilities and a fresh and nice hot breakfast with orange juice and cheeses, for example.
Paul
2023-08-30
8/10
Fresh and nice hot breakfast with muffins and fruit, for instance, ideal location.
Jack
2023-08-19
8/10
Tastefully decorated & brand-new unit with coffee, the sofa bed, for example. Ideal location short walk to 2 holiday Inn express in Edinburgh, Close to the Royal Mile and buses and trams in Edinburgh.
Michael
2023-08-09
7/10
The hotel was ideally located very close to St Andrew Square. I greatly enjoyed the functional-style building and my well furnished and reasonably priced room. The staff was extremely helpful and top-class, whenever I needed help.
Their staff were insufficient.
Elizabeth
2023-08-08
7/10
Freshly cooked and good hot breakfast with plenty of meals. Incredible and magnificent location, in easy walking distance of the city centre.
Walter
2023-08-02
8/10
Make sure you stay in the double room with a suspended ceiling, sofa bed, view out over the chimney stacks. They provide coffee and cheese, that is good. This hotel is ideally located very near St Mary's Catholic Cathedral & tram.
Alex
2023-07-31
9/10
Had a very positive stay on a business trip, glad I've chosen it. The personnel was really wonderful and the rooms were big and budget.
Keith
2023-07-30
7/10
Friendly efficient and amazingly helpful staff, the breakfasts are savoury with sausages under cooked. The location is absolutely perfect, right by railway / bus station, an attic window wonderful view to the coast on one side and up Carlton Hill on the other and the Playhouse and omni-centre - couldn't be better. Great nearby places include The Conan Doyle, we usually had drinks there.
Fred
2023-07-30
7/10
Shopping area, perfect location, near the bus station and ships, and all major sightseeing points.
Edith
2023-07-27
8/10
Make sure you stay in the double room with comfortable beds. The food is good with a good choice of options, including coffee and cheese.
Kirsty
2023-07-23
9/10
The location was incredible and lovely - an easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go. Spent a nice evening at The Shezan Indian Cuisine, located just a walking distance from the venue.
John
2023-07-22
8/10
Perfect position close to restaurants and bars, in the basic area. A nice size room, good sized bed.
Charles
2023-07-08
9/10
Very comfortable building and rooms with contemporary decoration. Comfortable bed overall. Ideally located in walking distance from the train station. Plus, walking distance to Embassy.
Neil
2023-06-27
9/10
Clean and functional place, fresh made and savoury breakfast with a huge variety of options. Incredible and lovely location very close to edinburgh playhouse, shopping centre and walking distance to public transport to/from airport, local train station and St James Quarter shopping centre and Princes Street, could not be better. Just a walking distance from Edinburgh Waverley.
Dominic
2023-06-24
6/10
The place was clean with a caring staff on the night shift. We had warm and good hot breakfasts for vegans. The location was excellent and unbeatable: shopping centres and a large shopping mall were within walking distance.
Views were not so good.
Tommy
2023-06-07
9/10
The room was well laid out and well stocked and cleaned to within an inch of its life totally spotless the breakfast was plentiful easily accessed. The English breakfast was savoury, the best I've had.
Ronald
2023-05-18
7/10
Light restaurant, delightful food, people working here are top-class.
Scott
2023-05-07
7/10
Ideally based in a pretty area.
John
2023-05-01
9/10
Pleasant, clean place with welcoming staff on the night shift.
Arthur
2023-04-25
9/10
Comfortable bed, large bathroom and a storage, a safe and an ironing set in the room.
George
2023-04-05
8/10
Attractive, clean place with excellent views. Ideally set near a bus stop. Near a theatre and a gallery.
Pete
2023-03-29
9/10
The units were fully-equipped with a view. The hotel is in a perfect location to all public transport.
Warren
2023-03-09
8/10
Very impressed with double room with the big standard windows.
Stephen
2023-03-05
5/10
Exceptional hotel ideally located in the city. Delicious tea and cheese to every taste.
Very rude staff!
Eileen
2023-03-04
8/10
The hotel had an incredible location only a short distance to Embassy.
Kenneth
2023-02-24
9/10
The staff were top-class from the moment we arrived. King room was new-fashioned and air-conditioned with very soft mattress. In general the service was very good!
Matthew
2023-02-04
9/10
The service was exceptional with parking off site.
Roger
2023-01-19
7/10
The room was silent and budget, we loved it. The location was stunning, only 5 minutes walk to Co-op Food. Its service was efficient. The staff were hard-working and a warm and freshly prepared breakfast was provided.
Nancy
2023-01-10
9/10
The breakfast was delicious with lots of food! The hotel was in a central location near everything.
Basil
2022-12-24
8/10
Marvellous location in general, amiable staff on the night shift. It is close to Phuket Pavilion, where you can have dinner.
John
2022-12-20
5/10
The place was spotless, I booked the double room with car park views, everything was really good. It was in a central location, to Princess Street.
Some of the staff were not very helpful.
Robert
2022-12-19
9/10
We were in a queen room with an iron, pay television and a study table.
Michelle
2022-12-17
7/10
I was on a christmas and booked double room with coffee, fold down couch and a twin bedroom. The location was incredible, close to John Lewis.
Frederick
2022-12-14
7/10
The location was very central, great for a castle and a theatre located walking distance to the hotel. Restaurants and bars were walking distance to the place.
Didn't like the staff, some of them were not so helpful.
George
2022-12-06
8/10
We liked spending 3 nights here. It was in the very central location, had polite and accommodating staff at all times.
Mark
2022-12-02
9/10
It includes an iron, pay television and a study table. The location is incredible and amazing, 1 km from The Real Mary King's Close.
Robert
2022-11-21
8/10
Ideally located hotel walking distance to many sites, a theatre and a castle. Soundproof, stocked rooms and spotless bathrooms.
Thomas
2022-11-21
7/10
So many choices for breakfast: coffee and cheese. Stocked king room, comfortable beds. Ideally located for us with top-class staff on the night shift. Also, right in the city centre.
Mark
2022-11-20
8/10
The breakfast was delicious and sensational, the choice of tea and cheese. The location was incredible walking distance to a theatre and a castle. Also was walking distance to restaurants and a cinema.
Pat
2022-10-24
7/10
I asked for king room and it was brilliant. The hotel was wonderful relaxing and modern and in a central location.
John
2022-09-13
8/10
The hotel was wonderful relaxing, though I stayed for 2 nights only. The property's location was marvellous, in the city center. I had some drinks at The Conan Doyle, positioned 400 metres away.
James
2022-09-11
8/10
Magnificent location, walking distance to all the sights, such as a theatre and a castle. Restaurants and a cinema walking distance to it. Neat and airy hotel rooms with view.
Roger
2022-09-09
7/10
Its location a minute walk from John Lewis was amazing.
Andrew
2022-09-02
9/10
The property was wonderful relaxing. For shots visit The Conan Doyle, nestled within 5 minutes' walk of the hotel. Professional staff team on the night shift.
Beds were very lumpy.
James
2022-08-31
9/10
This hotel was great place for exploring Edinburgh, liked it. Every staff member was attentive and pleasant. The room was kept clean and available with air con.
Geoffrey
2022-08-30
8/10
The breakfast was delicious and satisfactory and the parking was on-site. Besides, the location was unbeatable for our stay, within 10 minutes' walk of Co-op Food. The staff was excellent, helped a lot.
Bernard
2022-08-27
8/10
Loved my double room. Very comfy beds for a good night sleep. It was in an unbeatable and decent location metres from Leith Walk.
Vince
2022-08-24
8/10
Was a nice place for christmas. The room we had included climate control, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a work desk.
Nicola
2022-08-05
9/10
The breakfasts is delicious with lots of food. I have stayed in the queen room with an iron, pay television and a study table. Offers magnificent location in a good area. New Town district deserves your time and attention.
Archibald
2022-07-17
8/10
Its location not very far from a combined museum was fab. Near a theatre and a gallery that I wanted to see.
Edward
2022-07-11
8/10
I liked the hotel's staff and location.
James
2022-07-02
9/10
I loved excellent staff and location, and so much more. Such a good stay at the advertise quiet time.
Beth
2022-06-06
8/10
It was fairly clean and tasteful place, had very good location and rooms.
Arthur
2022-04-19
9/10
Liked staff and location, everything was spotless and perfect.
Peter
2022-04-14
9/10
Low cost excellent central place, it has fab location close to all attractions, the train station and the Omni centre. The breakfast is tasty, includes plenty of meals.
Ted
2022-03-09
9/10
Location and staff were great and I liked that the place was fairly clean. The room was new-fashioned with view, had wake-up service, that's cool.
Kyle
2022-03-05
7/10
Convenient place & airy room that was compact. I loved the room, the bed was exceptionally comfortable. I visited The Playfair near the venue for a few drinks.
Henry
2022-02-25
9/10
Every detail was perfect: staff and location. The room was comfortable and with very comfy beds. Shower facilities and a hairdryer were a plus.
Earl
2022-02-20
9/10
Contemporary and clean hotel, the staff is courteous!
Alexandra
2022-02-18
8/10
The stay here was very lovely in the dining room at the same time. The buffet breakfast had plenty of delicacies and was delicious. The hotel had a stunning location close to John Lewis. Liked that it was 10 minutes' walk from the train station.
Claude
2022-02-16
7/10
The whole hotel was spotless. The buffet breakfast had cereals, fruit and muffins, that's a plus. Location: the property was very close to the centre, the main attractions of the city, train station.
Margaret
2022-01-31
8/10
Everything was good with reasonable prices. The hotel had a very central location and it was walking distance to a restored theatre.
Harvey
2022-01-05
7/10
Handy location, absolutely perfect rooms and extremely accommodating staff. I slept so comfy in the fine bed. Continental breakfast had lots of options, like pastries and bread. The pool was well-maintained and the garden - lovely.
William
2021-10-26
8/10
My experience was fine, everything was modern. The breakfast was perfect, I tried brilliant pastries and bread. Staff were dismissive, had a great attitude. Private beach nearby, that was what I enjoyed. Took a walk around city centre, located around 10-15 minutes walk from the hotel. The airport was 15 km away from here, super location.
Randy
2021-10-22
8/10
Excellent value for money, personalized hotel. Plenty of food at breakfast like pastries and fresh bread. Wonderful view, a nice balcony, good bed, too. Property team were ready to help. The simple check-in process too. Friendly service within 9 miles of the airport😀👌
Sean
2021-09-14
9/10
It was an incredible experience in an upscale hotel. Breakfast was lovely, with nice selection of pastries and bread. The pool area was good too.
Carolyn
2021-09-03
7/10
It was really excellent value for money. Room was well-appointed, nonetheless it had not very good views. A special thanks to modern staff for making my stay fab. Cozy location at walking distance from the studio.
Shame the bathroom was very dirty.
Irving
2021-07-25
9/10
Nice modern and very cheap room in the center of Edinburgh. The food was fresh, they served cereal, tea, coffee and cheese. With efficient check-in and late check-out, this hotel was VERY ATTRACTIVE.
Isaac
2021-07-19
8/10
Unforgettable garden views, high quality food. Beds were perfect + balcony was small. Fast check in & the service was perfect.
John
2021-07-07
9/10
I loved it, and I found the staff very very friendly.
Cliff
2021-06-10
9/10
Clean enough, the staff were pretty friendly, yummy food. Queen room was nicely decorated, exceptional value in comparison with other options. Walking distance to the shops and the markets across the street. Moreover, calton hill was nearby. True 3-star experience, polite service.
Peter
2021-05-24
8/10
just perfect stay, we had all essentials. the staff was accommodating, the bed was comfy. besides, the hotel was just next door to leith walk. we had quick check-in on arrival.
J.
2021-05-17
9/10
Neat and good-sized rooms, plus the staff is knowledgeable. Prime location to a restored theatre.
David
2021-03-13
8/10
Absolutely brilliant and spotless place. The staff did all they can for an excellent stay. Superb view of car park. We liked an AFFORDABLE restaurant with a local menu. Efficient service, exceptional value.
Paul
2021-02-20
8/10
Enjoyed staff and service, super comfortable beds, the hotel itself was quite clean. I enjoyed sausages, tea and coffee for breakfast. Immense and spacious bedroom. Very close to stores and a market in Edinburgh. Moreover, the area was modern...
Mike
2021-01-06
9/10
Relaxing base for exploring Edinburgh. Breakfast was savoury and the staff were competent.
James
2020-12-19
9/10
Lovely staff, very clean rooms, very good breakfast. It is in the heart of the city. Found Giuliano's, set around 4-6 minutes away by foot from the hotel, ate there a few times.
John
2019-12-17
9/10
Ideal for one night. The bier keller is a short way from the hotel.
