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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Claire • couple • gb
10
2026-02-15 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good lactation
Pros:

Hood location and clean comfortable room

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • nz
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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overson • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

The hotel was lovely and very clean.The staff were very friendly and helpful and the free breakfast was excellent.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Brilliant value mid week city stay in a comfortable well located hotel
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • at
8
Pros:

Sehr freundliches, hilfsbereites Personal.
Leichte Erreichbarkeit.
Ausreichende Auswahlmöglichkeit beim Frühstück.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • ie
7
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Maame Werekoa • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Bert • couple • gb
9
Good budget option for stays in Edinburgh
Pros:

Spacious well designed and equipped room which included ironboard, iron, kettle and powerful hairdryer.
Transport to the town Centre and the airport are close by. (Tram to Princess street and airport. Bus no 10 and 16 to Princess street.)

Cons:

No dislikes of the hotel.
Note: Even so the windows are triple glazed rooms in the back of the hotel on the lower floors may hear the noise of the ventilators for the heating/cooling system.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
10
Fabulous location and great facilities.
Pros:

Perfect location, great facilities and the staff were very helpful.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Rob • solo_traveller • gb
9
Quick overnightewr
Pros:

Great room, nice views, great inclusive brekkie.

Cons:

all good

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Erdinc • couple • tr
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Terence • solo_traveller • gb
6
It was ok, but the hostile receptionist needs traing on his computer and needs some customer skills
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The hostile male receptionist.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Adilson Andre • solo_traveller • ie
9
Excellent and confortable
Pros:

Very well localised, good staff, good installations, good cleading.

Cons:

I would like to have ham and cheesee for breakfast

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Adnan • family_with_children • tr
8
Reasonable price with good location.
Pros:

Breakfast was good.All staff members were very helpful.

Cons:

Room was small for family and noisy lift.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee