Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Property amenity
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)

Overview of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile4 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Edinburgh6 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle13 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)26 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.You'll be steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh with a stay at this Old Town Edinburgh hotel. Grassmarket and Scottish Parliament are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 6 min walk
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk
  • Princes Street - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 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

  • Bannerman's Bar - 4 min walk
  • The Banshee Labyrinth - 2 min walk
  • The World's End - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Larder - 2 min walk
  • The Piemaker - 2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel

3-star hotel near Royal Mile
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Polish, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking for GBP 18 per day; discounts available

Food and drink

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

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 64
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 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.

Property payment types

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 25 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

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
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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 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

Deanna

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to royal mile and all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ahmed Al-Faisal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet hotel, about 5 mins walk from the main tourist area of old Edinburgh. Staff are very helpful. Breakfast has a wide choice. Rooms are clean and comfortable, but could do with more lights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Front desk staff outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
The stay was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean and simple
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2023