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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
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“The hotel is perfectly situated for exploring all the main attractions within easy walking distance.”view full review

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg is a 3-star hotel offering modern comforts and a complimentary Express Start Breakfast. This family-friendly and pet-friendly Edinburgh hotel features air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms & Amenities

Guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and power showers. Family rooms are equipped with sofa beds for children, ensuring ample space for families.

Dining & Leisure

The hotel offers a buffet breakfast with hot and continental options to start your day. Light bites and drinks are available from the 24-hour snack menu in the bar, catering to a quick meal or a relaxed gathering.

Location & Transportation

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile is a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and 30 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, facilitating travel throughout the region. Local highlights include a 7-minute walk to the historic Edinburgh Castle and a short stroll to the Royal Mile.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi and business services for work-related needs. Accessible features include wider doorways, roll-in showers, and designated parking, ensuring convenience for all guests.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Twin Room Hot Accessible
Standard Twin Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
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Standard Double Room Hot
Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Standard Twin Room Hot
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
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Standard Double Room Single Sofa Bed Hot
Standard Double Room Single Sofa Bed Hot
3 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Facilities

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Spotless Rooms
“I was truly impressed by the immaculate condition of the room. Every corner was spotless, making it a pleasant and refreshing stay.” view full review
Convenient Breakfast
“The self-service breakfast setup was quite satisfying. Despite being busy on Bank Holiday Monday, the variety offered a great start to the day.” view full review
Bright Reception
“The reception area was bright and welcoming, instantly making me feel at ease during check-in.” view full review
Comfortable Beds
“The beds in the room were incredibly comfortable, allowing for a restful night's sleep every night of our stay.” view full review
Facilities: Very good
7.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg Location

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA
City landmarks
Museum
Edinburgh Castle
3500 ft
Landmark
Arthur's Seat hike
1.5 mi
Palace
Palace of Holyroodhouse
3500 ft
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
3000 ft
Landmark
Royal Mile
2600 ft
Park
Princes Street Gardens
3300 ft
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
2900 ft
Landmark
Calton Hill
2400 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
2900 ft
Landmark
Nelson Monument
3700 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
2400 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
2300 ft
Museum
Dynamic Earth
2500 ft
Botanical Garden
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
1.5 mi
Landmark
Princes Street
4100 ft
Public Building
The Scottish Parliament
3000 ft
Cemetery
The Robertson Mausoleum
2100 ft
Park
Holyrood Park
1.3 mi
Square
Grassmarket
2900 ft
Landmark
The Scotch Whisky Experience
3000 ft
Nearby
Museum
National Museum of Scotland
1900 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1700 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1200 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1700 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
600 ft
Nicolson Street
Surgeons' Hall Museums
1500 ft
Museum
John Knox House
800 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1300 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
600 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
1700 ft
Restaurants
Em's Kitchen
500 ft
38 St. Marys Street
Bar 50
600 ft
50 Blackfriars Street
Pilgrim Bar
500 ft
Cowgate
The City Cafe
1000 ft
19 Blair Street
Holyrood Coffee Shop
400 ft
1 Holyrood Road
Baskin Robbins
500 ft
9 Holyrood Road
Noodle'N'Ice
1400 ft
24-25 South Bridge
Greggs
700 ft
85/87 Rose Street
Procaffeination
800 ft
Saint Mary's Street
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)21 min  ·  8.5 mi
Dundee Airport (DND)146 min  ·  60.3 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station6 min  ·  1700 ft
Bus
Bus stop5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 21 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Bulgarian, Thai
Year renovated:
2008
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
78
Former name
holiday inn express edinburgh - royal mile, an ihg hotel

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 1711 verified reviews
8.0/10
Great
83%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.5/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.2/10
Facilities
7.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.4/10
Location
9.0/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.3/10
Staff
8.8/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 3884 reviews
8.0/10
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