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By a verified traveller on Fri 04 Jun 2021

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Standard Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
€96* Per night/room 14 Apr - 15 Apr

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a business centre.

  • Free self-service breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodation, from cleanliness and comfy beds to spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 12 minutes on foot from Royal Mile
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (7) Couples (2) Family (1)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Oct 2022

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4 out of 5
Great city centre location

Posted by on 4 Jun 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Jun 2021 by SC

Dear guest, Thank you for scoring us with a 4. We hope that you have enjoyed your stay, and also we hope to see you again soon, so we will get another opportunity to serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Susan Craig General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Feb 2020

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3 Feb 2020 by gsm

Dear guest, Thank you for scoring us with a 5. We hope that you have enjoyed your stay, and also we hope to see you again soon, so we will get another opportunity to serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Susan Craig General Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 1 Nov 2019

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5 Nov 2019 by Susan

Dear guest, Thank you for scoring us with a 5. We hope that you have enjoyed your stay, and also we hope to see you again soon, so we will get another opportunity to serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Susan Craig General Manager

4 out of 5
When we first checked in there were an unpleasant smell in our room but we were moved to another one. The reception staff did ask if we were ok with a room at the front because of the potential noise, but we didn’t find it a problem.

Posted by on 30 Sep 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Oct 2019 by Susan Craig General Manager

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I am pleased to hear that the staff moved you rooms as the first room was not up to standard and that you were happy with the room at the front of the hotel. I do hope that you enjoyed your stay with us while visiting Edinburgh.

1 out of 5
Food was unhealthy. Room dirty and too loud curba

Posted by on 20 Oct 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Oct 2023 by yk

Dear Marco, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a feedback on your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. Please know that your comments are extremely valuable to us. We use feedback, such as yours, to continuously make changes to our brand to improve the guest experience. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future.I would like to apologize to you for not meeting your expectations with regards to our breakfast, however, due to the Brand Standard there is little we can do in that respect.Did you let the staff know you were experiencing issues with your room? Again, thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express, and if we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.Kind regards,Yanis KelemouridisGuest Service Manager

2 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Aug 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Aug 2023 by yk

Dear Virpi, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a feedback on your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. Please know that your comments are extremely valuable to us. We use feedback, such as yours, to continuously make changes to our brand to improve the guest experience. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Again, thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express, and if we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.Kind regards,Yanis KelemouridisGuest Service Manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Jun 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Jun 2023 by yk

"Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a feedback on your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre and thank you for your kind words. The comfort and safety of our guests have always been our top priority and I am extremely pleased that you have enjoyed your time with us. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Again, thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express, and if we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.Kind regards,Yanis KelemouridisGuest Service Manager"

4 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Jul 2022

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24 Aug 2022 by SC

"Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a feedback on your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre and thank you for your kind words. I will make sure to pass your comments onto the staff members. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Again, thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express, and if we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.Kind regards,Sylvia Tomova Senior Guest Service Manager"

3 out of 5
Sehr nettes Personal, aber das Frühstück viel zu einseitig, immer dasselbe.

Posted by on 26 Nov 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Nov 2019 by gsm

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience in our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we use feedback, such as yours, to continuously make changes to our brand and to improve the guest experience. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Susan Craig General Manager Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

About the Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Location Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3JT

Property Features

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Vending machine, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the eco-certified Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces) , Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) (1 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: St Andrew Square Tram Stop (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers 186 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow options
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free self-service breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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

Tax ID - 244942395

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include 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 tax ID number is 244942395. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • 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
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 16
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property registry number - 10232579
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • State tax ID - 244942395
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 16.50 per night (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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You should know

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

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

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