This modern hotel is next to the Ocean Terminal shopping center and the Royal Yacht Britannia. It has paid onsite parking, air-conditioned rooms and regular busses to the city center stop outside. The modern rooms with attached bathroom have a hairdryer, wall mounted TVs with Freeview, work desk, power shower, and tea and coffee making facilities. There are also USB charger ports, an iron and an ironing board in every room. Guests can relax in the modern lounge area, offering free WiFi, or make use of the all day dining and stylish bar which serves coffees, teas, premium spirits, craft beers and world wines. Pizzas are served 24 hours a day and food service includes paninis, soup and burgers. A free buffet breakfast is included and offers continental items such as pastries, yogurts and fruits, as well as hot items including, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages and beans. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront is in the old port area. The area's shops, bars and restaurants are just a short walk away. Princes Street, Royal Botanic Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse, St James Quarter, Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city center are less than 2.5 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 7.5 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Canada Canada
    Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room & comfortable. Good breakfast
  • Daniel
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved that the staff was so kind and friendly. there was a female staff in particular that made our day evertime we saw her, she would ignolage the kids and be so kind. she was lovely.
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were excellent. From check in, to returning back to the hotel late in the evening, bar staff, breakfast and check out they were couldn’t help enough. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Location is easily reachable by tram and the cost...
  • Pizzey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location was great for a short stay, easy access to the city centre without the noise and hubub. Hotel was clean and comfortable.
  • Nancy
    United States of America United States of America
    We stayed at this hotel since it was so convenient to Ocean Terminal and the Britannia. Also the Tram ride from the Edinburgh Airport. was easy and affordable.
  • Lori
    Canada Canada
    Proximity to transit into Edinburgh. Clean and breakfast offering was very good.
  • Deb
    Australia Australia
    The room and bed was very comfortable. The hotel happily stored our luggage for a few days.
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is excellent, being within a couple of minutes walk from the Tram and bus stops for access to central Edinburgh. The Royal Yacht Britannia is very close, and well worth a visit. Parking is available onsite for £10 per 24 hours. Rooms...
  • Mahdi
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Quite location very close to the tram station. Clean and cozy
  • ‫سلطان
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The room's space is bigger than usual in The.U.K, which was a good surprise to me. The room is very clean, comfortable, and it includes everything you need like a hair dryer, and iron. Also there are electricity's blogs almost everywhere, which...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Groups
    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 25 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification 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.

    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.

    Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Double

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is 2.2 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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      • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.