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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Property amenity
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1NA
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • St. Giles' Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1008)
The price is €117
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG

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 helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 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 public transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Off-site parking for GBP 18 per day; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 bar

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
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 163
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 23-inch LCD TV
  • Digital channels
  • Films for purchase

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free 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.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent...thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman B, Carson

Travelled with group
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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s within a walking distance to where we have to be.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
UK Trip
Had a nice stay here. The lights in the rooms need to be brighter. Not good for make up or reading. But clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Ramsgate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff- room great size.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marcela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pak chuen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location! Great breafast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollace, Fort Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor Manuel Sanchez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but efficient rooms. Everything is within walking distance. Safe neighborhood and the staff ia very helpful. Breakfast bar was better than i expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money, good to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Royal Mile and train station. Hotel was good, but could use an update.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean hotel in a great location. Poor wifi in room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist Sam was brilliant when we asked for directions for dining out
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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