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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Royal Mile
    4 min walk
  • Festival Theatre
    4 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh
    6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Royal Mile
A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a TV in a common area, a front desk safe and a vending machine are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel offers 78 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Royal Mile and 6 minutes on foot from University of Edinburgh
  • Pets welcome for a fee
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 18 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (163 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
The location was great; we could easily walk to old and new town. There are limited facilities in the hotel, eg no fitness facilities and limited dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great hotel for a short break in Edinburgh
A nice clean modern hotel right next to the Royal Mile. Great helpful staff team, a good buffet breakfast and quiet at night. Easy walking distance to the Castle and Holyrood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very helpful and professional, the breakfast was very pleasant surprise how good it was . Hotel is close to everything within walking distance to all that you want to see in Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If short term luggage storage service could be provided before ch
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room small but was clean, staff was friendly and the included breakfast was very good
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn was a terrific base for us to explore & enjoy Edinburgh. I'ts not too long of a walk to the Royal Mile & all that's offered there including Edinburgh Castle. The included breakfast was more than adequate. The rooms are modern & up to date. And the staff were most accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Boris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
My husband and I had arrived in a morning of September 5 to the HOLIDAY INN at Edinburgh. We booked standard room two months before and were ready to wait till 3-4 pm to be able to check in. Around 3pm Front desk person with a name MARTIN offer us a room. Martin said that our room is not ready yet but he can offer us another one. We appreciated it and got a keys. It was a room number 201. When we open the door all we can see was the room for the special needs or disability person. The room and bathroom were equipped with pull strings and some other stuff what can help a disability person to stay safe and comfortable. We were not touch anything just left our luggage and left a room. We were back to Front desk and ask Martin to give us another room. Martin refuses to help us. We were agreeing to wait for our room as long as it takes but Martin explained us that this room now IS OUR ROOM and he has nothing else. We booked standard room. Not whatever hotel offered to us. We were asking Martin for 30 min before we understood that it is a useless conversation. We did not like this room because it was very depressing to stay there. Our 3 days in the Edinburg were obviously spoiled. We are traveling a lot. It was the worst experience we ever have got. When we travel we always feel that our satisfaction is the first priority for the Hotels we visited. But not this time. We want back a full refund for this booking
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irfan Alp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eithne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for the old town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just off the Royal Mile. Near to NCP parking. Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Bickmore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything we wanted to do
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

EDITE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a premium twin room on 4th floor. Was excellent in all ways . The window could be opened for fresh air, or closed for quietness. The parking is 10m from the hotel,in the multi-level garage immediately next door. Obtain a ticket from the machine when parking,then present it to hotel reception to pay (discounted) when retrieving the vehicle later. Would stay here again, no question.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very average but quite pricy. Room not available on time. Window on street level therefore couldn’t open curtains. Lighting very poor. Bathroom good size and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024