Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG

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Hotel Indigo
8.6 (1209 reviews)
51-59 York Place , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Room quality issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
There were some dried damp stains on the ceiling and issues with shoddy repair work.
Service
9.35
Staff were very friendly and helpful, providing assistance and support.
Location
9.35
Excellent location, close to all main places in Edinburgh and tram station.
Room Quality
7.35
Issues with road noise, lack of control over room temperature, and general room maintenance.
Amenities
8.85
Free water and snacks provided in the mini bar were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.35
Good value for the price, especially with included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
9.35
Very good breakfast offerings; consistently mentioned as a highlight.
Overall Experience
8.85
An enjoyable stay overall, but room quality issues impacted the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:57

Property Description

Stylish Rooms and Convenient Location
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, located in the heart of Edinburgh near the Playhouse Theatre, offers stylish rooms with work areas. Just a short walk from Princes Street and St Andrew's Square, our hotel provides a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for your stay.

Delightful Dining Options
Start your day right with a delicious breakfast at The Turquoise Thistle, featuring continental items and locally sourced a-la carte dishes. Don't forget to try a 'Wee Dram' of fine whisky from various distilleries, including some international selections. For those who prefer other beverages, we also offer craft beers and non-alcoholic options.

Modern Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy modern amenities in our contemporary bedrooms, including flat-screen TVs, media hubs, and Aveda toiletries. Additionally, take advantage of our fitness centre, free WiFi, and proximity to must-see sights like Edinburgh Castle. Experience the best of Edinburgh at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh.

Important information:

Please note pets are charged at £20.00 per pet per day at the hotel.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1209 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Avril • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Great location, staff were very friendly and welcoming

Cons:

Rooms were small but consistent with a city centre hotel

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
10
Just loved the hotel it was very clean the shower was alway nice and hot . The breakfast room was a lovely place to sit
Pros:

It was very quirky loved the decor

Cons:

Close to shop and tram

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ikhtaria • couple • id
9
Excellent stay and very helpfull staff
Pros:

Staffs are very helpful

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Allan • couple • gb
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Rita • couple • pt
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
9
Central, cosy and comfortable
Pros:

The decor is absolutely stunning and the room was well equipped.

Cons:

Quite limited dinner options.

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • gb
6
Very nice hotel and pleasant stay, only downside was small room, would stay again but book larger room.
Pros:

Loved the vibe, very friendly staff, food was lovely.

Cons:

Unfortunately our room was very small, not much space either side of bed and small space at bottom of bed.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Mhairi • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely central location
Friendly staff
I left behind a bracelet by mistake & the honest housekeeping staff handed it in & Eilidh emailed me very promptly regarding this & sent a link via Royal Mail that I could arrange to have it collected. This was amazing & so convenient as I live 4 hours away from Edinburgh. I have left things before in other hotels & contacted them & not got them back. So this experience from the staff was first class. I will recommend staying here to friends & family. Excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
No need to look elsewhere next time we’re in Edinburgh. This is the place to stay from now on.
Pros:

Location and decor. Room size was excellent. Staff were fab as well.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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EVANGELIA • family_with_children • gr
10
Pros:

We had a great experience in Hotel Indigo. Great location, clean room, comfortable bed, kind and helpfull personnel and amazing breakfast!
Thank you!

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, great room

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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leopoldo • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Colazione perfetta ,piccolo problema ,la nostra stanza all ultimo piano era mansardata ,quindi dovevamo stare attenti a non sbattere la testa contro il muro ,quelle agli altri piani dei nostri amici erano perfette

Cons:

Tutto ok

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • gb
7
Pros:

staff were very helpful, bed was very comfortable

Cons:

The Smart TV was not connected to the wifi, so didn't actually work as one

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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sandra • couple • gb
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • fr
9
Séjour très agréable
Pros:

L'accueil parfait, la gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel, la grande chambre très très calme (un vrai havre de paix), la belle salle de bain et la situation géographique idéale de l'hôtel.

Cons:

La chambre 106 est vraiment très très sombre (quasiment aveugle). Impossible de faire sans allumer la lumière électrique même en pleine journée.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Superb hotel in a great location close to the Edinburgh playhouse and Princes Street.
Pros:

Room was superb, staff were super friendly and breakfast was great.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • family_with_children • gb
8
Convenient and pleasant stay.
Pros:

Liked the location of the hotel. Great if you're going to the Playhouse theatre or the new St. James's shopping centre. Also liked the modern decor.

Cons:

Room was smaller than expected. Scuff marks on walls and scratches on floor. The shower knob fell off. This was reported to reception when we left.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Vishal • solo_traveller • gb
1
A terrible hotel, not worth the price.
Cons:

Not worth the price. Terrible breakfast, rude staff at breakfast, room not cleaned properly if cleaned at all, sheets not changed.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Madalina • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
8
Would stay here again
Pros:

Breakfasts were great. Ample buffet plus a variety of cooked options. The hotel location is great, with an Edinburgh Tram stop right outside. This made transportation to and from the airport very easy. Walking distance from all of the sights, many restaurants in the immediate vicinity, and also many with a 15 minute walk. This particular Hotel Indigo location is also much quieter (less automobile traffic and foot traffic) than the sister location on Prince's Street.

Cons:

The room could use some sprucing up. A few electrical items were not working- heated towel bar, lighted mirror, and some electrical outlets. The fridge was also not cold enough to safely store food. The staff did try to fix these issues, but only the lighted mirror was able to be fixed. We weren't overly bothered by these things, but thought the staff should know.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee