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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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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.
More location infoNearby 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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