City view
Indoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Bathtub
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Baggage storage

This hotel is next to Edinburgh Zoo, close to Murrayfield Stadium and 4 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. It offers a pool, gym, free parking and a restaurant. Each room at this Holiday Inn is spacious, with tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Every room also has air conditioning and free WiFi. Holiday Inn Edinburgh is 3 miles west of the city center and has a view of the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh Castle and the city center are easy to access by bus, with stops less than 5 minutes’ walk away. The hotel’s Spirit Health and Fitness Club has a sauna, spa and offers beauty treatments. There is an international restaurant, as well as a cocktail lounge. Start the day with a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 17, 2006
Hotel chain/brand:
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 3+
This property has made significant commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Edinburgh
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Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Can I leave luggage while visiting zoo or check in eatly?

    Check-in time is from 2pm, and earlier check-in is subject to availability on arrival. However, you can leave your bags at reception,
    Answered on 20 January 2020
  • Is the service listed are complimentry or paid like spa, pool, wellness etc?

    Hi There, pool sauna gym are available to all guest complimentary, spa wellness, etc is payable
    Answered on 22 November 2019
  • Where is your closest train station to you and how far is it in a taxis from there to get to you Thank you so much

    Closest station is Haymarket Station. You have taxi or bus outside the station - buses stop in front of the hotel (bus 12,26,31,100). All transport fr..
    Answered on 19 February 2020
  • Does your hotel a hairdressers within hotel? Thankyou Regards

    Hi, Sorry, we don't have hairdressers in the hotel, but there is hairdressers withing walking distance from the hotel. Kind regards, Ines Candanedo.
    Answered on 5 December 2019
  • is there free parking for guests ?

    Yes complimentary carparking for our guests.
    Answered on 24 June 2021
  • what time is check in and check out

    check in time is from 3 pm, check out time by noon
    Answered on 2 August 2022
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Trader's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Chinese

House rules

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered 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 not allowed.

Groups

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

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Fitness center is closed from Sun, Dec 25, 2022 until Sun, Dec 25, 2022

Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Sun, Dec 25, 2022 until Sun, Dec 25, 2022

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Sun, Dec 25, 2022 until Sun, Dec 25, 2022

FAQs about Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Back massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Full-body massage
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Head massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming pool
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Trader's Restaurant

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is 2.9 miles from the center of Edinburgh.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.