Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (4702 reviews)
300 Cowgate , Edinburgh , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Limited breakfast options
No parking available

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Some reviews pointed out cleanliness issues, such as hair left in the bathroom.
Service
9.2
Positive sentiment in many reviews highlights friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.2
Multiple reviews emphasize the hotel's excellent location for exploring the city.
Room Quality
8.2
Most rooms were reported as clean and comfortable, with adequate space.
Amenities
7.7
Some complaints about breakfast variety and room amenities.
Value for Money
8.2
Generally considered good value, especially with the location.
Food and Beverage
7.2
Breakfast quality received several negative remarks, especially regarding variety and freshness.
Overall Experience
8.2
Most guests enjoyed their stay despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:26

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of the city center, Holiday Inn Express is a short stroll from the iconic Royal Mile and other major attractions, making it the perfect base for exploring Edinburgh.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, and a delicious breakfast buffet to kickstart your day of adventure. The hotel also offers free baggage storage and a cozy bar to unwind in after a day of sightseeing.

Family-Friendly
With children under 18 staying for free, the hotel caters to families looking for a comfortable and budget-friendly stay in the historic Old Town. Book now to experience the best of Edinburgh with Holiday Inn Express.

Important information:

The hotel offers a 25% discount for car parking at the nearby NCP St Johns Hill secure car park.

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.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.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 at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 19 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4702 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 7.2
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Berktuğ • couple • tr
7
Pros:

Otelin konumu, temizliği ve personelin ilgisi güleryüzlü oluşu çok iyiydi.

Cons:

Kahvaltı daha iyi olabilirdi

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
Would definitely recommend
Pros:

Friendly staff excellent breakfast and a good location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Aimee • couple • gb
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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CAROLINE • family_with_children • fr
10
Idéal pour visiter la ville, excellent hôtel
Pros:

Très bien situé, idéal pour visiter Édimbourg.
Les chambres très propres, très calme.
Un p'tit déjeuner copieux.
Et le personnel très accueillant

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Ty • couple • gb
9
Excellent stay & if I ever come back to Edinburgh then I would book the same hotel
Pros:

Easy access to the royal mile

Cons:

The bed was small and hard

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Keyur • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • cr
10
Muy bien ubicado
Pros:

Mucho

Cons:

El desayuno

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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zorka • couple • cl
10
Excelente lugar para quedarse
Pros:

Buen desayuno
Linda habitación y muy cómoda
Atención del personal de recepción excelente
Buena ubicación muy cerca de Royale Mile

Cons:

Nada, todo bien.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Gülşen • solo_traveller • tr
9
Her şey için teşekkür ederim.Yine gelsem yine orda kalırım.
Pros:

Konumu çok iyiydi.Çalışanlar çok ilgili.Birsen hanım çok ilgileniyor.Kahvaltısı çeşitli ve çok taze lezzetliydi.

Cons:

Odalar soğuktu.Klima tam anlamıyla çalışmıyordu.Isıtıcı istedim hemen verdiler.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Stefano Borlengo • couple • it
9
Hotel top
Pros:

Bel posto ma soprattutto comodo per godere a pieno della città storica la old Town, la citta è davvero molto interessante e facile da visitare. La struttura dava una buonissima colazione sia salata che dolce. Molto soddisfatto!!! Stanza pulita e con tutto il necessario.

Cons:

Il fatto che fosse così centrale è stata una bella sorpresa.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Juthamard • couple • gb
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
8
Great stay in centre of Edinburgh
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

All good

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • it
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Suvi • family_with_children • fi
9
Täydellinen sijainti
Cons:

Täydellinen sijainti. Ystävällinen henkilökunta. Ei kuulunut liikenteen melua. Aamupala hyvä.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • es
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • family_with_children • it
9
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • family_with_children • gb
9
Would stay again for the location.
Pros:

Room and bathroom great size. Spotlessy clean. Good quantity of towels. Reception staff very good and we were happy with a ground floor room. Hotel is very close to the car park. As you come out of the car park you can see the hotel across the traffic lights. Very close to Royal Mile. Everything just a minutes walk away.

Cons:

Breakfast was the only let down. No staff around to seat us or explain what was available. The table was dirty. Cooked food was cold and poor quality. Powdered egg.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Cyntia • couple • ec
10
Perfecto para explorar Edinburgh y descansar
Pros:

La limpieza y la ubicación

Cons:

El desayuno es bueno, pero el menú es limitado.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Petra Gerlind • family_with_children • de
9
Top zum weiterempfehlen
Pros:

Sauberkeit und Freundlichkeit des Personal

Cons:

Wenn das Frühstück mehr auf Europäer ausgerichtet wäre zum Beispiel etwas Wurst, Käse

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee