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February 2025

March 2025

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Room amenity

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Parking available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

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 by IHG 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 by IHG 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 location and the clean accommodations
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 by IHG 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 at the property

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 30 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 30 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 at the property.

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 by IHG 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

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

19 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner

19 Nov 2024

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

Being an Express there was no Room Service, but the helpful Staff gave us many different options to choose from which suited our needs. We really enjoyed the cooked breakfast which was included in our Room Rate.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

19 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

19 Nov 2024

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

Superb value for money on Sunday night stay

Great value for money when staying Sunday (breakfast included). Brilliant location with tramline stop up the road and everything needed room wise. However asked for a quiet room, but sleeptime was disrupted by what we can only think was a staff locker room above room 125? Don’t think it was a hotel guest as sounded like doors closing every so often (there are no cupboards in hotel room!). This woke us every time it happened throughout the night and after 6am, we never got back to sleep 😩

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

17 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

16 Nov 2024

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

Maybe skip the breakfast.

Very friendly staff. The bed was comfortable with a choice of firm or soft pillows. I tried the inclusive breakfast on one of the 4 days of my stay. It was ok but low quality sausages and cold, soggy hash browns. I didn’t return for breakfast in other days. Nice location close to The Shore in Leith with plenty of cafes, bars, restaurants and shops, and some stunning views.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona

Travelled with partner

16 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location for the tram

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Johan

15 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with group

15 Nov 2024

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

Good location, friendly stafff, clean rooms & comfy beds.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

P F

Travelled with group

14 Nov 2024

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

Great hotel,great value for money

Checked in earlier than scheduled time amazing staff great facilities amazing breakfast If you forget any essential items like toiletries the hotel provides free

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Travelled with family

14 Nov 2024

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

Location amazing . Locals overly friendly .hotel location super safe

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Paul

Business traveller

14 Nov 2024

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

Edinburgh trip

The Hotel was cleaning and the bed was comfortable. I enjoyed my stay and I am actually staying there again in a few weeks.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

henry

9 Nov 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

6 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

5 Nov 2024

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

Had a few problems getting there as we got of the tram at the wrong Holiday Inn Express so had a two mile walk, gratefully downhill. When we got there realised the real tram stop was only 100m away...very conveniant for the rest of the trip. Nice room, very nice staff, and a good restaurant with an all inclusive breakfast which was very comprehensive to others we have experienced. A nice four day stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

peter

Business traveller

4 Nov 2024

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

The only issues we had were: 1} Queueing for breakfast - we were down by 8am but those who were later (after 8.30am) had a 20 mins plus wait to get seated. 2}Paying for Parking - must be done within 20 mins or driving in - need to use the machine in the Foyer as a lot easier than the App which is quite a pain to use Apart from that no issues.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

3 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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.

8/10 Good

Lucia

Travelled with family and small children

30 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel some maintenance issues in room but other then that was good

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with partner

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Great customer service on check in and very speedy. Good sized room, good amenities/features (i.e usb sockets, decent hairdryer). Good size bathroom and great feature that the door doubles as a door for the toilet and bathroom as a whole. Bathroom could have been cleaner, some hairs left around the sink. Breakfast on the first day was great, plenty of food, cups, plates etc, however day 2 was a different story. Almost all the food items were empty and not replenished very quickly. The table we were allocated we had placed our drinks on before going to get food, came back and someone else had been reallocated our table. There is a shopping mall near to the hotel but not much else. Good transport connections to the centre of Edinburgh though (bus, tram, not too far for a taxi either).

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Travelled with family

28 Oct 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Limited dinner menu. Ordered chicken kebabs, chicken was very dry. One of the main menu dishes was warm indian salad. Portion was tiny, smaller than a starter. Children had pizza, which was reported as delicious and it looked amazing. Shower cubicle was dirty and shower tray filled up with water in a 5 minite shower. Family room was tiny, with hardly any room for luggage.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Travelled with family

24 Oct 2024

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

As always, we enjoyed our stay here. We were treated well by everyone, the room was comfortable and breakfast was excellent. The location is convenient for us, and we will likely stay here again.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024