The smoke-free Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo By Ihg is nestled near the entertainment district of Edinburgh, about 5 minutes' walk from St Annes Parish Church. Offering a Jacuzzi and a sauna on-site, along with a swimming pool, this 4-star inn boasts a setting located just steps from the Scottish National zoological park "Edinburgh Zoo".

BT Murrayfield Sports Stadium is within 6 km of the hotel, while Animal Antics is merely 1 km away. The Holiday Inn Edinburgh gives access to Tynecastle Park Football Stadium, which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away. Nature lovers will enjoy the vicinity of Corstorphine Hill, located merely 1.5 km away. The area also includes natural sights like the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" around 10 minutes' drive from the property. The Holiday Inn is near a motorway and approximately 6 km from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Some of the 355 air-conditioned rooms come with a mini-bar, and essentials such as individual climate control and an iron with ironing board. There is also a private bathroom. The bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, along with a hairdryer and dressing gowns. Guests can also enjoy views of the garden.

Overlooking Pentland Hills, Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo By Ihg offers a buffet breakfast every day. Traders restaurant of this Edinburgh hotel serves international cuisine. A cocktail bar is available on site. There is a restaurant serving Chinese food a mere 100 metres away.