Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Edinburgh
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre features bright rooms with twin or double beds, some offering views of the Firth of Forth. Each room includes a power shower, tea and coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Family rooms accommodate up to two children with sofa beds. Accessible rooms have grab bars, tall toilets, and power showers.
Dining & Drinks
Start the day with the free Express Start Breakfast, featuring bacon, Cumberland sausage, scrambled eggs, and baked beans. The Lounge Bar serves a selection of local beers, gins, and whiskies. Nearby dining options include Thai, Italian, Chinese, and traditional Scottish restaurants. Guests can bring takeaway food into the hotel.
Leisure & Nearby
The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station and the York Place tram stop, with direct airport connections. Across the road, OMNI Edinburgh offers a 12-screen cinema and restaurants. Key attractions include Edinburgh Castle (20-minute walk), the Royal Botanic Garden (30-minute walk), and Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano in Holyrood Park.
Business & Events
Two modern meeting rooms accommodate up to 30 people, with free Wi-Fi and boardroom-style setups. The 24-hour Business Centre provides PCs and printing services. The hotel is near the financial district around St Andrew Square and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (10-minute drive).
Services & Accessibility
Late check-out is available, and pets are allowed for a £20 deposit per stay. Accessible features include ADA-compliant elevators, Braille signage, and wheelchair-friendly rooms. Parking costs £20 per night. Staff speak English, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, and Russian. Daily housekeeping and wake-up calls are provided.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- In-room computer
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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