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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property

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Reception
Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Room amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ
  • Edinburgh Port
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Royal Botanic Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

3-star hotel in Leith
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offers 145 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Edinburgh hotel also offers a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a few problems getting there as we got of the tram at the wrong Holiday Inn Express so had a two mile walk, gratefully downhill. When we got there realised the real tram stop was only 100m away...very conveniant for the rest of the trip. Nice room, very nice staff, and a good restaurant with an all inclusive breakfast which was very comprehensive to others we have experienced. A nice four day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issues we had were: 1} Queueing for breakfast - we were down by 8am but those who were later (after 8.30am) had a 20 mins plus wait to get seated. 2}Paying for Parking - must be done within 20 mins or driving in - need to use the machine in the Foyer as a lot easier than the App which is quite a pain to use Apart from that no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlina

We welcomed by a friendly young lady, it was nice. Close to Tram station to City Center (app.20 min.) - Breakfast area is smaller than the whole amount of Guests. So we had to wait on the line every day. - The choices of Breakfast menu was average. - Room needs to be updated.

8/10 Good

Lucia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel some maintenance issues in room but other then that was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great customer service on check in and very speedy. Good sized room, good amenities/features (i.e usb sockets, decent hairdryer). Good size bathroom and great feature that the door doubles as a door for the toilet and bathroom as a whole. Bathroom could have been cleaner, some hairs left around the sink. Breakfast on the first day was great, plenty of food, cups, plates etc, however day 2 was a different story. Almost all the food items were empty and not replenished very quickly. The table we were allocated we had placed our drinks on before going to get food, came back and someone else had been reallocated our table. There is a shopping mall near to the hotel but not much else. Good transport connections to the centre of Edinburgh though (bus, tram, not too far for a taxi either).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Limited dinner menu. Ordered chicken kebabs, chicken was very dry. One of the main menu dishes was warm indian salad. Portion was tiny, smaller than a starter. Children had pizza, which was reported as delicious and it looked amazing. Shower cubicle was dirty and shower tray filled up with water in a 5 minite shower. Family room was tiny, with hardly any room for luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, we enjoyed our stay here. We were treated well by everyone, the room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The location is convenient for us, and we will likely stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Faizal, Peterborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to multiple transport options. Range of dining options within 15min walk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 days Edinburgh fun
Stayed 2 nights with a friend and his wife in 2nd room. Show and meal in city centre with family and friends. Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dacil Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and very close to Edinburgh old town. The tram and bus station are less than a block away and both take you to the tourisric Edinburgh in less than 20 minutes. It also has the royal yatch right in front and a convenience store closeby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is well placed and was easy to find. Bus and tram stops were outside the hotel. The staff were very attentive and friendly, especially Jamie, the duty manager on the night we stayed. Our room was clean, comfortable and quiet and the provided buffet breakfast had a good selection. We would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean and quiet. Attentive staff, especially Patricia who went above and beyond to be friendly and kind to my child.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was conveniently located walking distance from Ocean Terminal Tram station. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Carpet in the room could use a good cleaning. Buffet Breakfast had nice varieties of items, but the eggs were tasteless and the bacon and sausages were way too salty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Location was okay as it was next to a train station but family room was too small and it comes with a very uncomfortable sofa bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Pilot Point

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night in Leith.
The staff were exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Room was very clean. Bed was comfortable, soft and firm pillows. Window could open a bit which was nice for sleeping. Enjoyed being able to make coffee each morning in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

J

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was quite small - very tight for 3 people. Great location to get on tram or bus. Breakfast was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - perfect location with bus and tram stop outside. Breakfast was good, bar area was nice fior a drink in the evening and rooms were clean with comfy beds! There is a shopping centre across the road too. It may not be in the centre of Edinburgh but with transport on your doorstep that does not matter! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan, LONDON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the Britannia and tram stop. Excellent staff. Room well designed and appointed. Shame about noise from other rooms and outside, but this is unavoidable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
nice hotel, a little dated, nice people that were accomidating. Close to wharf and restaurants/shops
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024