Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

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April 2025

May 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Pet-friendly
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA

Royal Mile
‪4 min walk‬
University of Edinburgh
‪6 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪13 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

19 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed

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

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

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

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

About this property

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Royal Mile

A bar/lounge, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a TV in a common area, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine are onsite.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG offers 78 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 23-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Free WiFi in public areas and a bar are available.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
Steps from Royal Mile and 6 minutes by foot from University of Edinburgh
Pets welcome for a fee

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily 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

Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Offsite parking available (GBP 18 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge

Things to do

TV in common areas

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
Braille/raised signage
Lift (163 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

23-inch LCD TV with digital channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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 (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

Nearby parking fee: GBP 18 per day (656 ft away)
Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old

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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property 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 Royal Mile by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Matt

13 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kian

Travelled with family

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Extremely small room and Bathroom. The lighting in the room was not enough so it was very dark in the room during the evenings. Only one elevator serving 4 floors meaning the wait time was long. The hairdryer would stop after 20 seconds and had to wait for it to cool down for another 20 seconds of usage.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with group

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Amenities

Property was average because the room service was not so good, for instance they forgot to place soaps one day so we were running out of soap, another day they forgot to place new paper towels, and so on. A good plus was the breakfast included, and the best part the location of the hotel.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family

25 Dec 2024

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

Great place.

Great hotel. My family has stayed here before as well. It’s a short walk from so many things, but quiet and reasonably priced, plus a great breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sally

Travelled with family

23 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room not fantastic

We were given a disabled room (not needed) and therefore a wet room which of course stays wet which isn't practical at all. The room was cold and the sofa bed had slats missing. It was also very dark, there were only a few very small lights. The location of the hotel is good for visiting all the tourist attractions. The breakfast is reasonable although there could be more choices. The staff were helpful and friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

21 Dec 2024

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

Fabulous hospitality

Lovely hotel, great staff and a fabulous breakfast, good location too.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Travelled with partner

16 Dec 2024

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

Easy to walk to places. Very quiet. Great that breakfast was included

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

13 Dec 2024

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

Ok location Nice breakfast

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

10 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Patricia

10 Dec 2024

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

6 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family

5 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family

3 Dec 2024

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

Excellent...thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

30 Nov 2024

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman B, Carson

Travelled with group

28 Nov 2024

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

We truly enjoy our stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Cowgate. Everything was perfect and met our expectations.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

25 Nov 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with group

24 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

23 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Nov 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff could be a little more friendly

The hotel was well situated near all of the attractions. About a 10 -15 minute walk. Breakfast is included with the booking. Had a good enough selection, eggs, bacon, beans, sausage. One thing I noticed was how unfriendly most of the front desk were, except for the first guy we spoke to during check in, I forgot to get his name but he was really friendly and even suggested a lot of places where to eat. But we didn’t see him anymore after the first day. We just stayed for a couple of days. The others didn’t even greet you in the morning and would even try to avoid eye contact.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024