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

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April 2025

May 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
Pet-friendly
Breakfast included
Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Royal Yacht Britannia
‪6 min walk‬
Royal Mile
‪9 min drive‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪10 min drive‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪44 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

7 Apr - 8 Apr

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 breakfast and the helpful staff
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 transport

Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

Free self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

Free cot

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Pillow menu

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop 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.

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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

Robert

Travelled with group

19 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with group

19 Dec 2024

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

Excellent customer service.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

15 Dec 2024

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

Geeat

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family

15 Dec 2024

Hotel was great and staff were so lovely there’s loads of development going on will be interesting when returning

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

13 Dec 2024

Liked: Amenities

Lovely comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group

12 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with family

12 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobi

Business traveller

9 Dec 2024

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

Nice hotel in a beautiful part of Edinburgh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARAH

8 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mateusz

8 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great service, average hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

7 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family

5 Dec 2024

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

Highly recommend. Close to the tram and close to amenities

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

4 Dec 2024

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

Theatre trip

Good location and absolutely lovely friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Room was a little cold and toilet cistern noisy but this didn’t detract from our stay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

4 Dec 2024

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

Property was clean and tidy, staff where very friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Simran

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

It was a good stay. Breakfast was okay. Staff were very sweet. Good location from the tram station so very handy to visit the town.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Travelled with partner

2 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had an issue upon arrival they couldn’t find our booking which was booked and paid in full 5 months before, I was actually charged for someone else’s room until I seen the cost was wrong and then found my receipt this was refunded back . They did eventually sort the booking and gave us free parking and a couple of drinks at the bar as a good will gestur.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No heating in the room,air con broken.given a electric heater

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner

27 Nov 2024

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

Did request 2rooms close by each other. The hotel did not help in thus request on arrival as we were 5hrs late due to weather conditions. However next morning we changed a room to be nearer. Good was good and so we're rooms. Staff were very helpful. Good all round hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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