In Edinburgh’s New Town, this Georgian building is just a 5-minute walk from bustling Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station. It offers free Wi-Fi access and serves a free buffet breakfast every morning.
Modern rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre each have satellite TV and free tea and coffee. Tiled private bathrooms all feature a power shower and a hairdryer.
A free daily buffet breakfast with both hot and cold items is provided in the Great Room. The relaxed lounge bar stocks a wide range of whiskies. Evening menus are on offer at restaurants on the hotel doorstep.
The restaurants, bars and cinema in the Omni Centre are opposite this Holiday Inn Express. Impressive Edinburgh Castle is 1 mile away, whilst the galleries surrounding Queens Street Gardens are a half-mile walk.
"Car Parking is available at the nearby Q-Park Omni Centre. The hotel does have a discount available to guests so please contact the hotel directly for the discount code prior to booking online"
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved
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John
United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Staff were outstanding, couldn’t be any better.”
Heather
United Kingdom
“Good central location and close to Playhouse Theatre and St James Quarter . Plenty of other bars and restaurants in the area.”
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Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Staff were really lovely and helpful. The rooms were fairly spacious and the location for the Playhouse is perfect. Free coffee in the bar area was a bonus, bar area was well stocked.”
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Clare
United Kingdom
“Prompt and efficient check- in . Great location for theatre and shopping. Requested single beds and this was honoured.”
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Vanda
United Kingdom
“A bit overpriced for the size of room but comfortable enough”
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David
South Africa
“Friendly staff, very accommodating to all our nees”
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Beverley
United Kingdom
“Very clean, spacious comfortable throughout
Welcome greeting on arrival with all you needed to know explained.
Comfy, spacious and quiet room, no need for my earplugs.
Courtesy soap, shampoo, bidywash supplied.
Breakfast again was of an...”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Second time staying great location lovely staff and great choice for breakfast”
Tony
United Kingdom
“The location is ideal for travelling into attractions around Edinburgh with a mall and coach station close by perfect for shopping and day trips”
Clare
United Kingdom
“Good location, quiet room. Clean. Great breakfast.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Car Parking is available at the nearby Q-Park Omni Centre. The hotel does have a discount available to guests so please contact the hotel directly for the discount code prior to booking online
The hotel has steps to the front of the building, however, there is wheelchair access to the rear via a cobbled street.
Nearby Q car park is available for parking. Guests can request discount vouchers at reception.
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