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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Housekeeping

  • Luggage Storage

  • Designated Smoking Area

  • Vending Machines

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Property description

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Additional amenities at this hotel include a vending machine and bike parking.
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh – Royal Mile by IHG is praised for its Old Town location and friendly staff, with guests enjoying the included breakfast and clean rooms, though others mention compact layouts and occasional shortcomings in facilities and maintenance.

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Facilities

Limited

Cleanliness

Clean

Rooms

Compact

Service

Friendly

Location

Central

Dining

Enjoyable

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8

Corinne

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3 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast. Good location. Front desk had to turn on heat when asked.
Great breakfast. Good location. Front desk had to turn on heat when asked.

10

Carolyn

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was nice and clean. Front desk service was OUTSTANDING! Were always helpful and getting us maps with wonderful directions. Coming back again next week
Room was nice and clean. Front desk service was OUTSTANDING! Were always helpful and getting us maps with wonderful directions. Coming back again next week

8

Sharon

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Apr 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and bathroom is fine. Breakfast was busy with adequate selection of hot and cold food.
Room was clean and bathroom is fine. Breakfast was busy with adequate selection of hot and cold food.

10

Koba

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Mar 22, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, but small. The small bad was very small,
Clean room, but small. The small bad was very small,

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Julie

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Mar 16, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms were hot but we sorted that out. No sofa in our room so no where to sit. Unfortunately no parking but just a 2 minute walk.
Rooms were hot but we sorted that out. No sofa in our room so no where to sit. Unfortunately no parking but just a 2 minute walk.

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of University of Edinburgh. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grassmarket and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Scottish Parliament.

Royal Mile(0.2 miles)

Festival Theatre(0.2 miles)

Surgeon's Hall(0.2 miles)

Parliament House(0.3 miles)

City Chambers(0.3 miles)

Real Mary King's Close(0.3 miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 15:00 to 23:59

Before 11:00


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FAQs

Nearby parking is available for a fee of GBP 18 per day, located 656 feet away. Parking height restrictions apply.


A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults sharing a guestroom, with additional guests incurring breakfast fees.


Pets are allowed at the hotel with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, varying based on the length of stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.


Standard check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

The hotel features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.


The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, just steps from the Royal Mile and within a 10-minute walk of the University of Edinburgh. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Grassmarket and 0.5 miles from Scottish Parliament.


Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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