Hotel Overview
Good location
Only problem we had was with the meaning of a standard room. A standard room in this hotel means...
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Traveler from BAMA
- May 18, 2012
Holiday Inn Express Cowgate
The room was clean, the staff pleasant, and the location superb for seeing the sights in Edinburgh.
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Ms. Bunnycat
- Apr 22, 2012
Warm, friendly service and cool, sleek style in the heart of Old Town
With 78 guest rooms in the heart of Old Town, the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile provides a prime city center location with contemporary class. Step just next door to St. Patrick's church, or take a quick, two-minute walk to the Royal Mile, where Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Abbey and many shops, restaurants and pubs provide plenty to see and do during any Edinburgh visit. A trendy on-site bar, free breakfast and warm, welcoming guest rooms make the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile a popular choice for both business and leisure.
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- Edinburgh International Airport, (EDI), 9.00, MI, W; Glasgow International Airport, (GLA), 34.50, MI, W;
- Area description
- Downtown, DOWNTOWN
Amenities
- Accessible facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Car Rental Desk
- Children's Activities
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Connecting Rooms
- Continental Breakfast
- Cribs Available
- Desk with Lamp
- Email Service
- FAX
- Free breakfast
- Golf
- Hairdryer in Room
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- In Room Movies
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- Maid Service
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outlet Adapters
- Pets allowed
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Satellite TV
- Shops/Commercial Services
- Sofa Bed
- Temperature Control
- Tour Desk
- TV
- White Board
Dining
- Great Room
- Complimentary continental breakfast buffet, self service. Flat screen TV and free newspaper available.
- Bar
- Small comfortable lounge located beside reception on the groud floor. Full range of beers, spirits, soft drinks available. There is also a vending machine located in the lounge
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 02:30 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (20)
Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express EDINBURGH-ROYAL MILE
- All travelers (20) 4.3 / 5
- Business (1) 4 / 5
- Couples (13) 4.4 / 5
- Families (2) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (1) 3 / 5
- Singles (2) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.7
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Traveler from BAMA
Good location
Only problem we had was with the meaning of a standard room. A standard room in this hotel means two twin beds not a single double bed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
When you need to eat, the pubs on the Royal Mile are the best value and serve very good food.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ms. Bunnycat
Holiday Inn Express Cowgate
The room was clean, the staff pleasant, and the location superb for seeing the sights in Edinburgh.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jayemdee
Basic
Staff member, Michelle was lovely and patient. She offered great tips around the area. The room size was very disappointing. 3 adults with a small double bed and pull out futon type couch that took up the entire room. The mattresses were really flimsy too. They didn't have a safe to lock up valuables and the alarm was on the tv. But the room was clean and short walk around town.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Definately make an advanced reservation for the Witchery Restaurant and St. Mary's Close tour. Both were booked the entire weekend of Hogmanay.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lovely trip
Excellent Hotel
Couldn't ask for a better location, better staff,or better accomoation! Truly appreciated the complimentary breakfast as well.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tourist Senior
Good Location and Breakfast; minimal furnishings
The room and the hotel is very basic (tiny lobby, and in the room no closets or drawers; no luggage stands; no shampoo or lotion; tiny end tables, no wakeup calls, etc.). But what is there is functional, clean, and comfortable. The location is extremely convenient, being 5 minutes walk to the intersection of Royal Mile and South Bridge St., and so close to Edinburgh University, restaurants, sightseeing, tourist attractions, shopping, transportation, and bars. A taxi trip to Waverly (train) station was 4 pounds, and to airport was 22 pounds. Reasonable breakfast -- all cold items except scrambled eggs and sausages. Staff is helpful. I will happily select it again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Many reasonable restaurants in all four directions at the intersection of Royal mile and Southbridge, including buffets, fast foods, and many types of ethnic cousines. Lines to get into bars on weekend nights.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lover of Scotland
Great, convenient location
The staff were friendly, breakfast which was included was good, although a little variety in the menu would have been nice. This hotel is conveniently located about a block off the Royal Mile. Very convenient for sightseeing. Hotel opened in 2007 so it is still fairly new. Air conditioning was nice! Taxi service superb for this location. No waiting.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Try to take international cell phone or purchase calling card. Hotel requires 40 pound per day deposit for using their telephones. This must be secured using a credit card.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
EJ
All Good
The room wasn't very large, but it was very clean, and the surfaces were new and well cared for. The breakfast (in June 2011) was a continental-British hybrid: scrambled eggs, sausages, cereal, toast and other bread-y items, fruit, yoghurt, tea/coffee, juice. Everything tasted good and was fresh. The breakfast room was on the small side, which meant that if you hit the rush, it was at times difficult to find a table. Also, we had an unhappy experience getting directions from one of the receptionists who seemed unable to differentiate between left and right even when looking at a map. Everyone else, however, performed exceptionally. This hotel isn't pretentious, but offers a nice, neat, and straightforward experience. I would recommend it for people who expect reasonable quality out of their accommodation but who don't want to spend too much to get it. We definitely would go back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jamie R.
Great location, value & friendly staff!
Great location - just a short walk to the Royal Mile, New Town, and the train station. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it to our family & friends!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Take the Lothian AirLink bus to and from the airport to Waverley Bridge in central Edinburgh. It only cost 6 pounds round trip which is much less than a taxi. Waverley Bridge is only about a 5-10 min. walk from the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Glaikit
Center of Town
A well located hotel, minutes (minute?) from the Royal Mile - very helpful staff - clean, comfortable and highly recommended.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Prospective International Student
Excellent Location
Great location! Steps away from Edinburgh University with plenty of restaurants and pubs. Edinburgh Castle was a 7 minute walk from the hotel. The wi-fi access did not work which was frustrating. The pull-out sofa bed is not suitable for an adult but could be for a small child. Staff was helpful and accommodating.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
