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Recent guest reviews

Desk staff very helpful, great map and explanation of area. Great location

Convenience to bus and train stations

The staff was beyond accommodating. They were friendly, helpful, informed. The location was convenient and within walking distance of shopping, restaurants and landmarks. There is construction outside the hotel so I gave the surrounding a 4 but I didn’t hear any construction noise. The bar was a good hotel bar. Staff was helpful and alcohol variety was good. Breakfast was the best Holiday Inn Express meal I’ve had. Scrambled Eggs, sausage, bacon, croissants, and the other usual.

The property was centrally located. Breakfast was fine but would have liked some variety and more vegetarian choices.

Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street Edinburgh Scotland

Hotel highlights

  • Walking distance to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street
  • Free self-serve breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Bar/lounge

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel is adjacent to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Princes Street. This 186-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Free self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. At the end of the day, unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.


Rooms

32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and safes are also standard.


Property features

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. Self parking is available for GBP 20.0 per night. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers.

Room options

Standard Room

2 Twin Beds | 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

1 Double Bed | Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds | Sleeps 2

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (2) Family (3)
5
Family

Desk staff very helpful, great map and explanation of area. Great location

By on Aug 15, 2023

Review comment responded on Aug 19, 2023

Dear Judy, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a feedback on your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre and thank you for your kind words. I will make sure to pass your comments onto the staff members. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Again, thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express, and if we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.Kind regards,Adam RochowiakSenior Guest Service Manager

5
Everyone

Convenience to bus and train stations

By on May 28, 2023

Review comment responded on May 29, 2023

"Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a feedback on your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre and thank you for your kind words. The comfort and safety of our guests have always been our top priority and I am extremely pleased that you have enjoyed your time with us. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Again, thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express, and if we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.Kind regards,Yanis KelemouridisGuest Service Manager"

5
Friends

The staff was beyond accommodating. They were friendly, helpful, informed. The location was convenient and within walking distance of shopping, restaurants and landmarks. There is construction outside the hotel so I gave the surrounding a 4 but I didn’t hear any construction noise. The bar was a good hotel bar. Staff was helpful and alcohol variety was good. Breakfast was the best Holiday Inn Express meal I’ve had. Scrambled Eggs, sausage, bacon, croissants, and the other usual.

By on Sep 29, 2022

Review comment responded on Sep 30, 2022

"Dear guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a feedback on your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre and thank you for your kind words. I will make sure to pass your comments onto the staff members. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Again, thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express, and if we can be of any further assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.Kind regards,Sylvia Tomova Senior Guest Service Manager"

5
Everyone

By on Nov 21, 2019

Review comment responded on Nov 27, 2019

Dear guest, Thank you for scoring us with a 5. We hope that you have enjoyed your stay, and also we hope to see you again soon, so we will get another opportunity to serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Susan Craig General Manager

4
Family Family

The property was centrally located. Breakfast was fine but would have liked some variety and more vegetarian choices.

By on Nov 16, 2019

Review comment responded on Nov 18, 2019

Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience in our hotel. Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us and we use feedback, such as yours, to continuously make changes to our brand and to improve the guest experience. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Kind regards, Susan Craig General Manager

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3JT
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