Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast included

Parking available

24/7 front desk

Pet-friendly

Housekeeping

Explore the area

Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ

Edinburgh Port
1 min walk
Royal Yacht Britannia
7 min walk
Royal Botanic Garden
6 min drive
Edinburgh (EDI)
33 min drive

Room options

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Spa

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Royal Yacht Britannia

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Free self-serve breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offers 145 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Edinburgh Port. Free WiFi in public areas, a bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are available.

Free self-serve breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Self parking available for a fee
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the location
Just a 2-minute drive from Royal Yacht Britannia and 6 minutes from Royal Botanic Garden
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Self parking on site (GBP 10.00 per night)
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free self-service breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

Free cots/infant beds

Conveniences

Lift
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Vending machine

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices available
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 109
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Smoke-free property
TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels

Entertainment

32-inch LED TV
Digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Pets cannot be left unattended
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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

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

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.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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 - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Marlina

3 Nov 2024

We welcomed by a friendly young lady, it was nice. Close to Tram station to City Center (app.20 min.) - Breakfast area is smaller than the whole amount of Guests. So we had to wait on the line every day. - The choices of Breakfast menu was average. - Room needs to be updated.

10/10 Excellent

Faye

23 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Ottawa

22 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

19 Aug 2024

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

Good breakfast

Good breakafast

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Preeti

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

19 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The room we were assigned was not meant for family of 4. It was a tiny room that barely fitted a double bed and a twin sofa bed.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

18 Aug 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay

Standard was as expected from hi express. Good sized modern room with all necessary facilities- good location for city centre. Hotel full and quantity of breakfast items provided not sufficient for footfall at breakfast- this should have been anticipated - staff were on the back foot to keep it stocked.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with group

14 Aug 2024

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

Fabulous Find

we were concerned that the hotel would be a little far out of Edinburgh but it was just 15mins on the Tram and very easy to find. We even found it a pleasant walk in to Edinburgh city centre. We have to say a big shout out to Jamie on reception who was so friendly and welcoming a real credit to the hotel. Breakfast was a little chaotic but they do warn about peak times, but what we had was fresh and delicious. We would have no hesitation to stay here again and to recommend to friends.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved staying here! Such a convenient location, clean rooms, and very nice staff. Free breakfast was yummy too!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Agnes

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The location is ok- about 20 minute drive to the old town. Hotel was ok although in our room the air conditioning was very loud and it was hard to sleep. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic access to the airport tram

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

10 Aug 2024

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

Quick overnight stay.

We’ve stayed at this hotel several times now and have always been satisfied. It’s in a quiet location with easy access to the city or surrounding areas. There is ample free parking either outside the hotel or in a multi storey car park across the road. The rooms are comfortable and have air con, a welcome addition in hot weather. There is not much room for stowing any clothing but for a single overnight stay it is adequate and convenient. We only had breakfast which was well laid out with a good choice of food. For an overnight stay as part of a longer trip we have always found the hotel comfortable and the staff friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

10 Aug 2024

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

The staff was exceptional!! I would have thought we were at a much higher end hotel based on the service. Very clean, great breakfast. Short walk to the bus stop. Hotel itself is just a little tired but not bad at all for the price and the service. Would recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Travelled with family

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Exactly what we expected!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elio

Travelled with family and small children

9 Aug 2024

AC in the room was hard to make it work. Very limited space for 4 persons. Breakfast menu could be improved or having more variety.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family

9 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were exceptionally helpful and our room was small but clean and worked well for our needs. Bus and train service was just steps away.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharad

Travelled with family

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel AC was broken. No matter what they did , it would not get fixed. They gave us a fan, it was stuffy and uncomfortable. The room had this weird bathroom where the toilet and outside entrance shared the same door. I wish I had taken a picture to show how terrible the design was. Breakfast was disgusting , with the coffee machines breaking down.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family

5 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DERVAL

4 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

none

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Travelled with partner

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok stay, with a good situation near ocean terminal and tram and bus links. More dining places near by would be good. Breakfast good but food in evening very limited. Room a good size and clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner

3 Aug 2024

Beds were comfy, breakfast was terrible

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We have stayed at several Holiday Inn Extras and always been happy. The breakfast service was poor on this occasion. We apprecaite the business model but all items ran out at the same time with minimal staff on point to address eg no cups for drinks, no bread for toast, rhen no butter for toast, no eggs, no beans. Very dissapointing.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024