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Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Edinburgh Zoo

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Fitness facility
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 6UA
  • Place, Edinburgh Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Carricknowe Golf Course
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Edinburgh

Corstorphine stay.A stay at this Corstorphine hotel places you steps from Spire Murrayfield Hospital and within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Zoo. Carricknowe Golf Course and Murrayfield Ice Rink are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Characters from Kidnapped statue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carricknowe Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Murrayfield Ice Rink - 5 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Slateford Station - 6 min drive
  • Balgreen Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Torfin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery Edinburgh West - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4-star spa hotel near Edinburgh Zoo
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 16 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 522 square feet (49 square meters) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a sauna, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 303 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 522 sq ft of conference space
  • 49 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG offers 303 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Hotel Edinburgh
Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Edinburgh By Ihg Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG is 4.9 mi (23-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

As of May 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $169, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 6.6 mi (38-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 17.2 mi (44-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 16.95 per person.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG is home to Traders Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

How close is Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG to downtown Edinburgh?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG is 3.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 450 out of 1390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1390 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Traci

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room , friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice bar. The hotel location was very good. Close to public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, easy check in and out, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Sofia

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just stayed the one night it room was nice and tidy with comfortable beds. Reception were very friendly on arrival as were the waiting staff when we had dinner and breakfast with plenty of choose from at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, clean room, close to Murrayfield stadium
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely. Staff were great and really helpful when we arrived early. Pool staff were SO nice. Pool was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

oi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ioannis

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely, hotel clean, nice food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and staff were spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOSIN

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

jason

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Carl

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Della

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just an amazing hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026