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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel

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May 31, 2025 - Jun 01, 2025
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel

Overview

  • parking
  • free wifi
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • bar
  • lift
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • good breakfast

Intro

Surrounded by restaurants and bars, around 10 minutes' walk from Royal Mile, the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg includes 78 rooms. Located just a short stroll from Edinburgh Old Town, this inn overlooks the town and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.

Rooms

The rooms come with tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' convenience. Nice touches in these bright rooms include a carpeted floor along with a couch bed and a study desk. Offering a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet and a shower.

Location

The smoke-free hotel is located in a shopping area of EDI, a mere 0.6 miles from Princes Street Gardens. The award-winning Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg is also located about 5 minutes' stroll from John Knox House Local History Museum and a few minutes' drive from Museum of Edinburgh.

Eat

The modern accommodation has a bar with Wi-Fi and a TV. Bene's is adjacent to the hotel, 800 feet away.

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Rooms

Standard Twin Room
Room size: 19 m2
Max capacity: +
Standard Room
Room size: 19 m2
Max capacity:
Standard Double Room - Disability Access
Room size: 28 m2
Max capacity: +
Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
Room size: 19 m2
Max capacity: +
Standard Double Room
Room size: 19 m2
Max capacity:
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Facitilies

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Leisure/ TV room

Activities for Kids

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Reviews

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4 /5 (1497 reviews)
8.1 8.1 /10 (4120 reviews)
8/10 Very good (4219 reviews)
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  • Cleanliness 8.4
  • Comfort 8.3
  • Facilities 8.1
  • Free WiFi 8.5
  • Location 9
  • Total 8.1
  • Value for money 7.9
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Bob

10/10
I loved the convenient location of the hotel, as it was just a short walk to all the main attractions, making it easy to explore. The cleanliness of the room was impressive, and I appreciated the friendly and accommodating staff, especially Priya, who provided great restaurant suggestions. Breakfast offered a decent variety to fuel my day, with options ranging from cereals to baked goods, all enjoyed in a tidy dining area.
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Katherine

9.4/10
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel, as the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel welcomed from the start. The location was perfect, only five to ten minutes’ walk from major attractions, and the cleanliness of my room was exceptional. The breakfast was self-service, offering plenty of options, and the hotel facilities were top-notch.
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Garry

9.2/10
We loved the hotel’s fantastic location, just a short stroll from the main attractions, making it perfect for sightseeing. The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, ensuring our stay was enjoyable. The room was spotless, and the comfort of the bed allowed us to rest well after our daily explorations. We particularly appreciated the breakfast variety; the fresh offerings gave us energy for our adventures.
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Colin

9.6/10
We were thoroughly impressed with the hotel’s cleanliness and friendly staff; everyone made us feel welcome. The location was perfect, being only a short walk from the train station and the major attractions. We especially enjoyed the spacious breakfast area and the variety of tasty options, which set us up for the day perfectly.
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Christian

9.6/10
I had a great experience at this hotel. The location is excellent, just a short walk from major attractions. The staff were very friendly and always helpful. The rooms were clean and served my needs well. I enjoyed the breakfast; everything was fresh and plentiful.
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Location

300 Cowgate
Landmarks nearby
Restaurants nearby
Transportation
  • 1. St Giles' Cathedral 580 m (1903 ft)
  • 2. Museum of Childhood 170 m (558 ft)
  • 3. National Museum of Scotland 730 m (2395 ft)
  • 4. Scott Monument 870 m (2854 ft)
  • 5. Nelson Monument 1.14 km (3740 ft)
  • 6. Edinburgh Castle 1.16 km (3806 ft)
  • 7. Palace of Holyroodhouse 950 m (3117 ft)
  • 8. Arthur's Seat hike 2.33 km (1.45 mi.)
  • 9. Scottish National Gallery 1.07 km (3510 ft)
  • 10. Princes Street Gardens 1.46 km (4790 ft)
  • 1. Greggs 200 m (656 ft)
  • 2. Procaffeination 220 m (722 ft)
  • 3. Holyrood Coffee Shop 120 m (394 ft)
  • 4. Yocoko Noodle Bar 340 m (1115 ft)
  • 5. Baskin Robbins 150 m (492 ft)
  • 6. The Piemaker 370 m (1214 ft)
  • 7. Moratti Takeaway 100 m (328 ft)
  • 8. Pilgrim Bar 150 m (492 ft)
  • 1. The Pleasance 140 m (459 ft)
  • 2. Museum of Childhood 170 m (558 ft)
  • 3. St Mary's Street 170 m (558 ft)
  • 4. Viewcraig Gardens 200 m (656 ft)
  • 5. Bus Station 810 m (2657 ft)
  • 6. Edinburgh 1.05 km (3445 ft)