Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel in Edinburgh

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Amenities
Policies

3-star hotel with bar/lounge, near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

8.6/10 Fabulous

1,002 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

Free breakfast

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Free WiFi

Connecting rooms available

Air conditioning

Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3JT

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
Self parking
Bar/lounge
Business centre
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in the lobby
Luggage storage

For families

Children stay free
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

In Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 1 min walk
Princes Street - 6 min walk
Royal Mile - 12 min walk
University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk
Edinburgh Castle - 19 min walk
George Street - 2 min drive
St. Andrew Square - 3 min drive
Princes Street Gardens - 3 min drive
Palace of Holyroodhouse - 3 min drive
National Museum of Scotland - 3 min drive

Getting around

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 32 min drive
Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 8 min walk
Edinburgh Brunstane Station - 8 min drive
Edinburgh Waverley Station - 9 min walk
St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 8 min walk
Princes Street Tram Stop - 13 min walk

Restaurants

The Street - 1 min walk
The Playfair - 4 min walk
Cosmo - 1 min walk
CC Blooms - 1 min walk
Down the Hatch - 2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free self-service breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the breakfast and central location. Public transportation is only a short walk: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 8 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property

Protective shields in place at main contact areas

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff

Temperature checks available for guests

Hand sanitiser provided

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place

Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast

This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

186 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in time from 3:00 PM until 11:00 AM
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 per room)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

On-site self-parking (GBP 20.0 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Off-site parking within 656 ft (GBP 16.50 per night); discounts available

Other information

Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free self-service breakfast 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)

Working away

Business centre
Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas

Accessibility

Lift
Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Low-height worktop and sink
Grab bar near toilet
Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium digital channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Parking

Self-parking costs GBP 20.0 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 16.50 per night (656 ft away)

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guest room doors are sealed after cleaning.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

State tax ID – 244942395

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 per room. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20.0 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel?

You can check in from 3:00 PM - 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel like?

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 8-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 19 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

8.6

Fabulous

8.9/10

Cleanliness

8.9/10

Staff & service

8.3/10

Amenities

8.5/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.5/10

Eco-friendliness