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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Royal Mile
    4 min walk
  • Salt Horse
    1 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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 the area

Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 4-minute walk from Royal Mile and 6 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grassmarket and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Scottish Parliament.

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The World's End - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bannerman's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar 50 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salt Horse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Edinburgh Larder - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel offers 78 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 78 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 163
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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-authorize 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 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

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

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN, BURLINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was small and dimple, but impeccable with everything we needed. Staff were amazing, thoughtful, responsive, and very friendly. Pillows were way to hard, but basically it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Katherine

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

8/10 Good

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is a very short walk to the royal mile and the Castle, very convenient. Plenty of food opportunities nearby. Staff were excellent; knowledgeable and extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 3 weeks this summer. The staff was nice and helpful. The room was surface clean but definitely needed a deep clean of carpet, walls and shower
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024