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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG


Amenities

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  • Non-Smoking Rooms

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Property description

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront by IHG draws consistent praise for friendly, accommodating staff and a convenient location by the tram and Royal Yacht Britannia, while reviews often note small rooms, mixed breakfast feedback, and some maintenance issues.

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Facilities

Basic

Cleanliness

Inconsistent

Rooms

Small

Service

Friendly

Location

Convenient

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8

SWAPNIL

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3 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay and room was fine. Staff was cordial and helpful. A few improvements can be done: 1. Room air conditioning is very noisy throughout night intermittently auto switching off and on for temperature regulation. 2. Breakfast options are too limited. Only white bread, no porridge. Very few vegetarian options
Stay and room was fine. Staff was cordial and helpful. A few improvements can be done: 1. Room air conditioning is very noisy throughout night intermittently auto switching off and on for temperature regulation. 2. Breakfast options are too limited. Only white bread, no porridge. Very few vegetarian options

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Lawrence

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect for what I needed, would happily stay again.
Perfect for what I needed, would happily stay again.

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Helen

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Apr 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The beds in our room were set back in a recess behind the window which meant that a strip of light between the curtains and the wall lay across our eyes from sunrise. So frustrating! Breakfast lovely and really diverse considering it was free but it was completely chaotic and almost impossible to get a sausage no matter how long or how many times you queued. Sign in the lift said the emergency button didn’t work and provided a number to call but couldn’t get any signal if we’d needed to. Room well equipped if a bit shabby. Really noisy from very early morning onwards because the flushing of loos made a really loud creaking sound throughout the whole building.
The beds in our room were set back in a recess behind the window which meant that a strip of light between the curtains and the wall lay across our eyes from sunrise. So frustrating! Breakfast lovely and really diverse considering it was free but it was completely chaotic and almost impossible to get a sausage no matter how long or how many times you queued. Sign in the lift said the emergency button didn’t work and provided a number to call but couldn’t get any signal if we’d needed to. Room well equipped if a bit shabby. Really noisy from very early morning onwards because the flushing of loos made a really loud creaking sound throughout the whole building.

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NIMET

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Mar 29, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was good but room wasn't clean enough. There were no proper heating and it was cold. Heater(clima )had very bad noise and and no heating but nothing changed. Fire alarm gone off at night and we were panicked . fortunately it was fake alarm.
Breakfast was good but room wasn't clean enough. There were no proper heating and it was cold. Heater(clima )had very bad noise and and no heating but nothing changed. Fire alarm gone off at night and we were panicked . fortunately it was fake alarm.

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Farid

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Mar 29, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

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.

Edinburgh Port(0.1 miles)

Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre(0.1 miles)

Royal Yacht Britannia(0.3 miles)

Easter Road Stadium(1.7 miles)

Royal Botanic Garden(1.7 miles)

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre(1.8 miles)

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Property Policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:59

Before 11:00


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FAQs

Self-parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 11 per night.


A complimentary self-serve breakfast is offered on weekdays and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.


Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.


Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability and potential additional charges.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific accessibility details for rooms and bathrooms are not provided.


The hotel is located in Leith, Edinburgh, just a 2-minute drive from Royal Yacht Britannia and 6 minutes from Royal Botanic Garden. It is approximately 2.2 miles from St James Quarter and Palace of Holyroodhouse. The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport, located 10 miles away.


Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.


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