Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (8183 reviews)
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive , Edinburgh , gb
+44 371 902 1610

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 8183 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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Sven • couple • ch
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Theresa • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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FOTEINI • family_with_children • gr
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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alan • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

No secure parking for motorcycles

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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MELIKA • couple • fr
10
Je recommande c’était très bien. Personnel très sympathique et très serviable.
Pros:

Établissement très agréable très proche des lignes de bus dont une qui fait le lien avec l aéroport. Proche de la mer

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Schöne Lage, nettes Personal

Cons:

Frühstück war üppig, der Kaffee nicht so lecker

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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June • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

All the staff was excellent especially David who made sure a room was ready for us when the airline changed our flight and we arrived early. Good variety with breakfast.

Cons:

Bed was a little hard but that could be my personal preference as my traveling companion said theirs was fine.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Rukmini Arun • family_with_children • gb
5
Basic with not many options
Pros:

Comfy beds

Cons:

Breakfast, Location

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jan • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Amy • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Maryam • solo_traveller • gb
3
It was okay for one night
Pros:

The location.

Cons:

It wasn’t good value for money. The breakfast was awful and the room was too small.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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rune • couple • nl
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Marina • solo_traveller • hr
7
Pros:

Osoblje i lokacija

Cons:

Vrata kupaone su se tesko zatvarala, kada je bila kompletno izlizana i stara, za nas 4 dobili smo bracni krevet 160cm sirok i pomocni krevet (kauc na rasklapanje) na koji nikako nisu stale 2 osobe. Švedski stol za dorucak je bio dosta siromasan ponudom.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Javed • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dint like the ground floor room. Too small for even a couple

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Eva • family_with_children • de
1
NIE wieder
Pros:

-

Cons:

Viel zu kleines Zimmer für eine Familie, schlechtes Frühstück, extrem teuer

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Elisa • family_with_children • it
3
Buona posizione ma valutate attentamente le camere
Pros:

Il personale è gentile. La posizione è ottima e ci sono almeno 4 autobus diversi che portano in centro (circa 20/35 min di viaggio a seconda dell’autobus e dell’orario). La stanza era pulita.

Cons:

La camera è minuscola per 4 persone. C’era a malapena lo spazio per passare tra i letti e non si sapeva dove mettere le valigie. Sul divano letto (una piazza e mezza da usare in due) è stato messo un piumino singolo per cui uno dei due dormiva senza. Abbiamo dovuto chiedere un asciugamano in più per la doccia perché ne erano stati forniti solo 3 (prontamente portato). Lunghe code per fare colazione e spesso mancavano alcuni alimenti per la troppa gente.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Liselott • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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kleinhuis • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Het personeel is echt super vriendelijk en aardig. Ze zorgen goed voor je en staan altijd klaar om te helpen.24/7

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • solo_traveller • us
10
Convenient, easy parking
Pros:

New, great breakfast

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Mikki • couple • us
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee