Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (7524 reviews)
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Several reviews indicated cleanliness issues, specifically with breakfast cleanliness.
Service
8.56
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.1
Many guests praised the excellent location near transport and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.55
Some guests mentioned rooms were small and in need of updates.
Amenities
8.08
Amenities were deemed acceptable but limited, such as the absence of mini fridges.
Value for Money
8.04
Feedback on value for money was mixed, with some noting the price was high for New Year.
Food and Beverage
7.59
Breakfast variety was noted as lacking and chaotic at times.
Overall Experience
8.56
Guests overall found their stays enjoyable with various minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-05 01:54

Property Description

Modern Hotel with Convenient Location
This modern hotel located next to the Ocean Terminal shopping centre and the Royal Yacht Britannia offers a comfortable stay with convenient amenities.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
The en suite rooms feature modern amenities such as hairdryers, wall-mounted TVs with Freeview, power showers, and tea/coffee facilities. Additionally, each room is equipped with USB charger ports, an iron, and an ironing board for added convenience.

Dining and Relaxation Options
Guests can unwind in the modern lounge area with free WiFi or enjoy all-day dining at the stylish bar. The bar offers a variety of beverages including coffees, teas, premium spirits, and craft beers. 24-hour pizza service and a selection of paninis, soups, and burgers are also available.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront for a convenient and comfortable experience.

Important information:

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note that cash payments are not allowed.

Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that guests may be assigned a different room type and bed configurations.Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
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.

  • 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 available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 7524 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 8.56
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 7.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Robert • extended_group • gb
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • solo_traveller • br
9
Very good option
Pros:

Very helpful staff, clean and comfortable rooms, good breakfast. It's a nice harbour area.

Cons:

Location is far from the city center, but easily accessed by bus or tram. Not a problem.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Ali • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • de
9
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bar service

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Pierre • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Pratik Sunil • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good Experience, amazing location, Clean & Tidy Room
Pros:

It was convenient to travel to the hotel because of nearby tram station. Hotel was Clean and Tidy.

Cons:

The price could have been lower for just 1 night stay !

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Keturahlee • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice staff and nice price with comfy room. But a far distance away from anything.
Pros:

The staff were lovely. The room was clean. The breakfast was enough for the fact that its included. Transport was near and easy to use. They do have a evening menu which helped a lot as we were tired and didn't want to have to travel far again into town to find dinner. The food was nice too.

Cons:

The location is quick far away from anything really. You need to take transport to go anywhere worth seeing. But it is a nice quite area. The food seating area didn't feel very homely. My younger sister said it felt scary, she's very shy and maybe it felt cramped and felt perhaps a bit like a canteen. Rather than a dining area. It was a shame as there was a lot of construction going on near the port so we didn't get to there to see it.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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ANGELIQUE • couple • fr
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • couple • fr
7
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
8
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • jp
8
Lovely.
Pros:

Convenient location, big room.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Petit déjeuner
Parking
Literie
Emplacement

Cons:

Adaptation moyenne de la part des professionnels mais très gentil

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Rubelyn • couple • gb
8
Its nice and comfortable the place to me
Pros:

Accesable to the place the i need to went

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Janet • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Felicito • couple • gb
9
The staff were very friendly and always helpful, making the experience even more pleasant. Overall, it offers great valu
Pros:

We had a great stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Leith Waterfront. The hotel is in a convenient location with excellent access to the city centre.

Cons:

My stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Leith Waterfront had several disappointing aspects. The air conditioning was quite noisy, and we later discovered the filter had not been cleaned. On arrival, one of the coffee cups in the room was dirty, which we had to report to reception for replacement. Additionally, despite leaving a sign requesting cleaning after our first night, the room and en-suite were not serviced. Overall, the lack of attention to cleanliness and housekeeping was disappointing.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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JEAN-YVES • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Bhavisha • family_with_children • ke
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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jem06 • couple • gb
9
Pretty good and was ample for what we needed.
Pros:

Breakfast Room was busy but staff kept an eye on the queue and very quickly seated people when others vacated tables.
Also, there was a lady (Sylvia) who was very welcoming and cheery, not long started, what a gem.
Room was tidy and clean.
Location was good, tram very close for travel to city centre.

Cons:

The car park charges, I don't mind paying but I think £11 for 24hrs is poking fingers in eyes, I would like to know how whoever runs those machines and sets the prices, how do they justify that cost?

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee