Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel is just 13 minutes' walk from Palace of Holyroodhouse and features a lift, a snack and drink vending machine onsite. This Edinburgh inn is in Old Town, which is a bustling area of centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, about 25 minutes' walk from such natural sights as Holyrood Park.
Located merely 7 minutes' walk from National Museum of Scotland, the property is also within close distance of entertainment venues like the beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg provides history lovers with proximity to Dugald Stewart Monument (1.1 km) and the volcanic Castle Rock (0.7 km). The accommodation is situated just 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, and Edinburgh bus station lies nearly a 10-minute walk away.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel features 78 rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea makers. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hairdryer and towels. Guests can also enjoy views of the surrounding mountains.
Bene's offers British meals and lies a short walk from the hotel.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- Express check-in/ -out
- Sports activities
- On-site Dining
- Child-friendly
- Wheelchair access
- Air conditioning
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Electric kettle
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Fax/Photocopying
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Sink
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Children's buffet
- Carpeted floor
Policy
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Surgeons' Hall Museums (350 m)
- Museum of Childhood (150 m)
- Mercat Cross (200 m)
- The Pleasance (250 m)
- John Knox House (200 m)
- The Netherbow (200 m)
- Edinburgh Festival Theatre (350 m)
- Gilded Balloon Box Office (200 m)
- Sir Jules Thorn Exhibition of the History of Surgery (300 m)
Airports
- Edinburgh (14 km)
Train stations
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station (500 m)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
John
2024-01-02
Only 10 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Warm enough and well cleaned units and very approachable staff from receptionist who explained all.
Walter
2023-11-04
Great and unbeatable location - just a walking distance from St Patrick's Church. Set in a nice area close enough to wonderful Edinburgh, a lovely restaurant within 5 minutes walk, and the train stations.
Peter
2023-10-29
Excellent and adequate breakfasts with croissants and Sausges, as for instance, the facilities were modern.
Rob
2023-10-21
I will certainly stay here again, liked its location, no complains at all. The continental breakfast is modern, cereals, croissants, scrambled eggs, toast, and fresh bread are excellent.
Gareth
2023-09-12
A great selection of meals for breakfast, it was excellent. The twin room I got was adequate.
The location was hard to find, it's a pitty.
Charles
2023-09-11
We really enjoyed this place, as it was the best hotel. We ate in the astonishing restaurant for breakfast which was reasonably priced.
Elizabeth
2023-08-29
The hotel has an extremely polite and outstandingly accommodating team that helped us with check in. The breakfast includes splendid food, such as toast, slices of fresh bread, cereal, pastries, and croissants.
Martyn
2023-07-17
The breakfast was good hot and savoury, there were outstanding porridge, muffins, chocolate, fresh fruit, and pastries.
Peter
2023-07-17
Had very nice stay for a 3 day visit, the stuff where very informative, location was amazing very close to the tourist places we wanted to visit. Everything was really good and met expectation.
Richard
2023-07-16
Good location - very close to a cathedral and a church. Lots of places to visit, such as cafés and pubs very close to the hotel.
Richard
2023-07-11
Helpful staff team at reception desk. Porridge, muffins, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and pastries - warm breakfast.
Jonathan
2023-07-07
Everything was great and the staff was obliging and flawless. I ate at a great restaurant with 1st class food.
Sam
2023-06-29
The location was unbeatable, just 5 minutes walk from National Monument. The restaurant was great with different cuisines, I tried quality dishes.
Beds were quite small in this place.
Alasdair
2023-06-29
I stayed here during the christmas and appreciated it. Breakfast was sensational, exceptionally good views, fab location not far from The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and The Grass-market, restaurants and bars and the Royal Mile which is Edinburgh's main tourist drag. My twin room had modern conveniences, including a TV, coffee-making facilities, and a hair dryer.
Ian
2023-06-20
Cereal, croissants, scrambled eggs, toast, and breads were better than expected.
Some of the staff were not very friendly.
David
2023-06-11
The breakfast is excellent and offers bacon, toast, breads, pastries, and croissants. The twin room is relaxing and has a TV set, coffee-making facilities, and a hair dryer.
David
2023-06-10
Everything was spotless, fantastic staff, exceptionally good views over open gardens. The restaurant was great for dinner here, I had quality dishes. The rooms are adequate and clean, and I greatly enjoyed marvellous location. There was café Larder Go, that I found within 10 minutes' walk of the hotel.
Mark
2023-06-01
Little well known place with unbeatable location near restaurants of Old Town, and shopping area in Princess st. Excellent breakfast and informative staff at reception desk.
Maria
2023-05-18
The breakfast was sensational and adequate for vegans: you could find breads, bacon, toast, pastries, and croissants. Had unbeatable location to an entirely different area, metres from St Patrick's Church. Moreover, it was next to bars, restaurants, the Royal Mild and the castle.
Catherine
2023-05-12
My twin room was practical, had an exceptionally comfortable bed.
William
2023-04-26
It has marvellous and fab location to see a combined museum. It has obliging and flawless staff at the reception desk.
Maureen
2023-03-27
Excellent location to attractions like St Patrick's Church, that was close to the hotel. The breakfast was reasonably priced for all tastes, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Phil
2023-03-20
In overall the room was spotless and bright and with a nice dining area downstairs and a double bed plus the sofa spread out for the 3rd person. The breakfast I had was incredible and plentiful with cereals and scrambled egg and hot meal.
Percy
2023-03-08
The venue was nice, I greatly enjoyed the stay and the location was marvellous not far from the Royal Mile and the train station, v close to all attractions, Old Town and the City Centre, railway station and bus station and all the pubs and restaurants in the old town. The twin room was perfect and adequate, perfect for my needs. The breakfast was excellent: bacon, toast, slices of fresh bread, pastries and croissants were appetising!
Roger
2023-03-04
The property is luxurious, it has very efficient and friendly efficient staff from the chambermaids.
William
2023-02-26
Fairly clean accommodation, efficient and attentive staff from receptionist who explained all. The rooms with a decent view. Porridge, muffins, hot chocolate and fresh fruit for a satisfactory breakfast for vegans.
Neil
2023-02-23
The staff was attentive, the room was air-conditioned and compact. Porridge, muffins, hot chocolate and fresh fruit were available. The service was terrific in my opinion.
Jimmy
2023-02-13
We had twin room with luggage storage and excellent WiFi. The food was incredible, we had bacon, toast, slices of fresh bread, pastries and croissants for breakfast. The team provided a TOP-NOTCH service.
Clive
2023-02-04
Everything was very good, competent staff, stunning location so close to Edinburgh Castle as well as center. Tastefully decorated and normal double unit with a comfortable decor.
Henry
2023-02-03
By and large, it was excellent base for sightseeing in Edinburgh, had much fun and met welcoming and attentive staff from receptionist who explained all. The breakfast had plenty of food, like fresh fruit, porridge, muffins and hot chocolate.
T.
2023-01-20
The staff were approaching and informative and the restaurant was great! My twin room was adequate with luggage storage and effective Wi-Fi. The breakfast had lots of food, including splendid pastries, toast, bacon, bread and croissants.
Michael
2023-01-01
Bright and clean place, nice view over open gardens which I overlooked. Continental breakfast with cereals, pastries, porridge, muffins and hot chocolate. Early check-in, late check-out, knowledgeable staff. A central location, close to monuments and a cathedral. Besides, excellent for visiting The Real Mary King's Close.
Patricia
2022-11-28
the place was brilliant and had efficient and kind staff from receptionist who explained all, enjoyed the stay. twin room for the chair was the best. the location was central, short walk to a quiet area, the old town centre pubs and the old town, and there were a castle and a palace close to the venue. i tried some drinks at bar pilgrim bar, located 5 minutes walk away.
Louisa
2022-11-12
In a central location with pubs and bars close to the hotel. And set close to the train station. A clean room provided with free drinks, the sofa spread out for the 3rd person, as example.
Nicholas
2022-11-01
Stayed here during our christmas, it was a fantastic experience. Found Pilgrim Bar with perfect drinks 200 metres away.
Shaun
2022-10-29
The location was decent and easy, a 10-15 minute walk from St Andrew Square. The breakfast was satisfactory for vegans with hot chocolate, fresh fruit, porridge and muffins.
James
2022-10-21
The breakfast had plenty of options: chocolate, fresh fruit, muffins and porridge.
Philip
2022-10-20
Brilliant fairly clean property, it has polite and courteous staff from receptionist who explained all. The location is incredible and decent, walk from most sightseeings, like Parliament House, that's an easy walk to the hotel.
Johnny
2022-10-16
Relaxing base for discovering Edinburgh with attentive and courteous staff from receptionist who explained all. Plenty of fresh fruit, porridge, muffins and hot chocolate at breakfast.
Thomas
2022-10-01
Got fairly quiet twin room with really comfy pillows when arrived, enjoyed that.
Paul
2022-09-21
The twin room is compact with a decent view, free drinks, as example. The breakfast is sensational and the location is brilliant...
Robert
2022-09-21
The location is brilliant, 1 km from Co-op Food.
Jim
2022-09-14
The breakfasts were sensational with muffins and croissants, as example, couldn’t ask for anything better. The staff was pleasant and the room was neat, air conditioned. This was a fab and easy location adjacent to bars, Old Town, and Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.
Peter
2022-09-13
Everything was great, stunning location in town centre, the staff were pleasant. The breakfast selection was sensational with good times, muffins and croissants.
Ray
2022-09-05
Everything was great, but a few employees where completely unhelpful. We stayed in a twin room which was compact and air-conditioned. The breakfast was sensational and had lots of meals;)))
David
2022-08-09
The location was perfect and handy - ease of access to The Hub. Excellent breakfast for vegans, we loved hot chocolate, porridge, muffins and fresh fruit.
Hayley
2022-07-21
The beds are exceptionally comfortable to sleep on.
The bathrooms are dirty.
Bruce
2021-01-18
Thanks to their receptionist for the help. It was 4-6 minutes walking distance Edinburgh city center.
Doug
2020-12-18
Breakfast was great and room was very clean. Functional furnishings. Plus, this hotel is just walking distance from center of the city. Moreover, we parked nearby.
Charles
2019-12-28
Bed was comfortable, staff was friendly. There was a small restaurant in the hotel...
Frequently asked questions
- ❓Where is the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel placed?The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel is placed within 1 km from the city centre and is adjacent to Brass Rubbing Centre.
- 🕌Which popular sights can we visit during the stay at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg?You can always visit one of the highly rated landmarks, the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse, placed 1.1 km away from the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg. Other sights that are worth your while are the Leith Princes Street (1.2 km) as well as the royal Holyrood Park (2.1 km).
- ✈How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?Dundee airport and Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel are separated by 100 km distance.
- ❓Which railway station is the closest to the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?The closest train station to the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel is Edinburgh Waverley, located within a 10-minute stroll.
- 🚗Is parking available in the inn?Yes, at the inn you can leave your car in a parking.
- 🚎What transport stops are close to the hotel?The closest bus station to the hotel is The Pleasance (150 metres).
- 🍹What are the best restaurants near the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?Guests of the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel can have lunch or dinner at David Bann restaurant featuring British dishes within 100 metres of the property.
- ❓Will we get breakfast along with our reservation at the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg?At the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg breakfast is included in the price. For more details, please contact the hotel.
- ❓What is the time of check-in and check-out at the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?At the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel guests are asked to check in at 15:00 and check out until 11:00. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.
- 💵How much is the room at the Edinburgh inn?A room price at the Edinburgh inn starts at £83.
- ❓What are the payment methods used in the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?Payment methods in the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel include:
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express
- 🚪What are the room types in the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?At the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel you can choose your room from the following options:
- Standard Double Room
- Standard Room
- Twin Room