Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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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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.

Getting around

  • Ocean Terminal Station - 3 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 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 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

More

  • 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 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.
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

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.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1011 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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
We found the hotel to be on the doorstep of the local transport bus and tram. there was a shopping centre with resterants and shops. The hotel was not the best as you had to pay £10 per night to park at hotel. we had to park in multi story carpark at shopping centre over road which was free. I am disabled. Also we had to leave a key card in room to keep heater working, however we returned to room to find key card removed and room cold. The second day we returned to room to find door key card missing from room, The cooked breakfast was slightly below avarage quality wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kuan Loong

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit far from the Edinburgh old town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
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

Liked: Amenities
Lovely comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobi

Business traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Mateusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service, average hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Travelled with family
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
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
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

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
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

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
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
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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