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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
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The price is AU$505
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Royal Yacht Britannia and 6 minutes from Royal Botanic Garden. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from St James Quarter and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Palace of Holyroodhouse.

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 6 min walk
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 7 min drive
  • Royal Mile - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min drive
  • Arthur's Seat - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Ocean Terminal Station - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kitchin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Irish Dude Coffee and Food - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roseleaf - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 145 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 534 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 330 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

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

8/10 Good

Scott

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
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the tram
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Johan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with group
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
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
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
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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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
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

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

6/10 Okay

Marlina

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
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
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
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
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

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Faizal, Peterborough

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to multiple transport options. Range of dining options within 15min walk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 days Edinburgh fun
Stayed 2 nights with a friend and his wife in 2nd room. Show and meal in city centre with family and friends. Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024