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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
19 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
19 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room
19 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
19 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
19 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Royal Mile

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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.

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 tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this hotel include discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a vending machine.

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, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 1NA

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Total number of rooms - 78
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Use of nearby fitness centre (discount)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Vending machine
  • Distance from property (ft) 656
  • Distance from property (metres) 200
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Lift door width (inches) - 64
  • Lift door width (centimetres) - 163

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Sofa bed

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Thai
  • Bulgarian
  • Polish

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Pay films
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 23
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 2

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, Barclaycard, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

No rollaway/extra beds available

Children stay free

Parking height restrictions apply

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Credit card pre-authorisation

Mobile payments

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Hotel Names

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We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

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