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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1000)
The price is $240
per night
$288 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a TV in a common area, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG offers 78 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Edinburgh hotel also offers a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (GBP 18 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (64 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Parking height restrictions apply
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.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely small room and Bathroom. The lighting in the room was not enough so it was very dark in the room during the evenings. Only one elevator serving 4 floors meaning the wait time was long. The hairdryer would stop after 20 seconds and had to wait for it to cool down for another 20 seconds of usage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Property was average because the room service was not so good, for instance they forgot to place soaps one day so we were running out of soap, another day they forgot to place new paper towels, and so on. A good plus was the breakfast included, and the best part the location of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

Great hotel. My family has stayed here before as well. It’s a short walk from so many things, but quiet and reasonably priced, plus a great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room not fantastic

We were given a disabled room (not needed) and therefore a wet room which of course stays wet which isn't practical at all. The room was cold and the sofa bed had slats missing. It was also very dark, there were only a few very small lights. The location of the hotel is good for visiting all the tourist attractions. The breakfast is reasonable although there could be more choices. The staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hospitality

Lovely hotel, great staff and a fabulous breakfast, good location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk to places. Very quiet. Great that breakfast was included
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok location Nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

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

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent...thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman B, Carson

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoy our stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Cowgate. Everything was perfect and met our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff could be a little more friendly

The hotel was well situated near all of the attractions. About a 10 -15 minute walk. Breakfast is included with the booking. Had a good enough selection, eggs, bacon, beans, sausage. One thing I noticed was how unfriendly most of the front desk were, except for the first guy we spoke to during check in, I forgot to get his name but he was really friendly and even suggested a lot of places where to eat. But we didn’t see him anymore after the first day. We just stayed for a couple of days. The others didn’t even greet you in the morning and would even try to avoid eye contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s within a walking distance to where we have to be.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024