Express By Holiday Inn Edinburgh-Royal Mile

2 stars

300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

Overview

Centrally located in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, the two-star Express By Holiday Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile hotel is only a short stroll away from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens.

Decorated in modern style the property offers a well-equipped business centre with fax and photocopy machines and internet connection.

The hotel’s 78 spacious guestrooms feature comfortable furnishings, climate control, cable television, telephones, coffee-makers, separate bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, working desks and internet access.

The hotel has a restaurant and a bar on site serving Scottish and international cuisine.

Edinburgh International Airport is 11.6km away.

Year renovated   2008.  Number of rooms   78.

hotel Express By Holiday Inn Edinburgh-Royal Mile Edinburgh location

The hotel is located in the centre of Edinburgh, close to major cultural and historic sites. The accommodation is just a few steps away from the Palace Of Holyrood, Scottish Gems, Brass Rubbing Centre and Waterloo Place.

Distance to:

  • City Center - 200 m
  • Airport Turnhouse - 11.6km
  • Train Station Edinburgh Waverley station - 400 m
  • Bus stop - 300 m

Rooms

All 78 quiet non-smoking guestrooms come with stylish furniture, air conditioning, working desks, flat-screen TVs, direct-dial phones, voice mail, in-room safes, coffee-makers, private bathrooms with designer toiletries, hair dryers and complimentary high-speed internet access.

Standard room is equipped with a double bed, natural bedding, a clock, a radio, an iron and pay movies.

Double room offers a double bed, heating, a stereo system, a sofa, an iron, a clock and turn-down service.

Twin room has two single beds, blackout drapes, natural bedding, a clock, a stereo system, a sofa, pay movies, satellite television and wake-up calls.

All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. Pets are allowed on request.

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The room with private bathroom offers a Double bed, a sofa-bed, desk space. The room is non-smoking.

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    The room with private bathroom offers two Single beds, desk space. The room is non-smoking.

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        Dining options

        Free buffet breakfast is served at the on-site restaurant every morning from 7am till 10am.

        The Royal Mile restaurant offers traditional Scottish and international specialties daily from 7am till 11pm.

        The on-site lounge-bar serves delicious snacks and refreshing drinks every day from noon till midnight.

        The hotel Express By Holiday Inn Edinburgh-Royal Mile provides visitors with a free buffet breakfast. 

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        Work

        The contemporary business centre comes with fax and photocopy machines and internet connection.

        Wireless internet access is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

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        Additional features

        The guests are provided with car parking, car rental, airline desk, 24-hour front desk, daily newspapers, luggage storage, tour desk, maid service, commercial services, laundry, dry cleaning, breakfast buffet, business facilities, high-speed internet access, meeting and banquet facilities, facilities for people with disabilities, leisure and relaxation facilities.

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        Facilities

        General
        • Parking (fee required)
        • Car rental
        • Elevator
        • Pets allowed
        • 24-Hour Front Desk
        • Luggage storage
        • Gay friendly
        Room facilities
        • Non-smoking rooms
        • Air conditioning
        • Heating
        • In-room safe
        Dining facilities
        • Breakfast
        • Breakfast buffet
        • Bar
        Business facilities
        • Wi-Fi Internet
        Facilities for people with disabilities
        • Rooms/facilities for people with disabilities
        Internet

        Wireless internet is available in public areas
        and is free of charge

        Guest Parking

        Public hotel parking is possible at a location nearby and the rate is GBP 10 per day.

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        Guest feedback

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        • Clean and location is excellent, i liked the fact that the hotel is very close to the Royal Mile.
        • Central location, really good hotel```all the staff ar really nice and ronald on reception was excellent.
        • The room was a great size and functional and the buffet breakfast was very good.
        Average guest rating
        Excellent
        4
        Based on  140 reviews

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        from  2 pm

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        until 07:00-11:00 hours

        Children and extra beds
        • All children under the age of 12 may stay free of charge when using existing bedding. 
        • All children under the age of 2 may stay for free. 
        • Older children/adults may stay at the price of GBP 25.00 per night/person for extra beds. 
        • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
        Pets

        Pets are allowed on request

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        What's nearby?

        Saint Giles' Cathedral, a popular religious monument is just 200m away from the hotel.

        Scottish Gems, a famous shopping area is less than 100m away.

        Scotch Whisky Heritage Tour, a well-known museum is within 200m from the property.

        The Museum of Childhood is approximately 400m away.

        Edinburgh Festival Theatre, a noted cultural landmark is about 200m away.

        The University of Edinburgh, a popular educational establishment is less than 1.5km away.

        Waterloo Place, a famous historic site is within 400m from the accommodation.

        Edinburgh Castle is distanced about 4.5km away.

        Attractions for Tourists
        • Saint Giles' Cathedral - 200 m
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        • Museum of Childhood - 200 m
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        Getting there

        Edinburgh International Airport EDI is within 11.6km from the property.

        Dundee Airport DND is less than 56.1km away.

        Glasgow Airport GLA is about 78.1km away.

        Getting around

        Edinburgh Waverley Train Station is within 400m from the residence.

        The nearest bus stop is just 300m away.

        Free public parking is possible on site.

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        Express By Holiday Inn Edinburgh-Royal Mile Reviews

        Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at Express By Holiday Inn Edinburgh-Royal Mile

        Average guest rating:

        4.0Based on 140 reviews

        • Value 3.8
        • Location 4.2
        • Rooms 4.3
        • Dining 4.3
        • Service 3.8

        Individual guest reviews

        Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews. 

        • Average rating: 3.2

          Clean, tidy and good value, staff very helpful, the room and the double bed linens were clean.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 3 Rooms
          • 2 Service
          • 4 Value
        • Average rating: 4.9

          Location friendly stuff very good breakfast and helpful staff. Rooms lovely and clean.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 5 Service
          • 5 Value
        • Average rating: 4.4

          Great value for money and staff very helpful. Nice sized room and bathroom, good breakfast.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 4 Service
          • 5 Value
          • 4 Dining
        • Average rating: 4.5

          Helpful staff directing you to eating places stc and service was good. The rooms were large and clean.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 4 Service
          • 5 Value
        • Average rating: 4.9

          Hotel quite central ideal for royal mile and very friendly staff. Great bed for the night and very good breakfast.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 5 Service
          • 4 Value
          • 5 Dining
        • Average rating: 4.9

          New clean nice hotel in the center of the city and great Staff. Clean, comfortable room and breakfast buffet superb.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 5 Service
          • 5 Value
        • Average rating: 4.7

          Free internet available all throughout the hotel and staff really friendly. Very clean room and bathroom, continental breakfast.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 5 Service
          • 4 Value
        • Average rating: 4.6

          This hotel was a good choice for a brief stay in Edinburgh, reception were great and very friendly and helpful and the rooms were very comfy. All other staff from bar to housekeeping were just as pleasant.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 5 Service
          • 4 Value
        • Average rating: 3.8

          Great location best thing about this hotel and friendly staff. Comfortable beds and gluten free=stress free breakfast available.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 4 Rooms
          • 5 Service
          • 3 Value
        • Average rating: 4.7

          Overall good place to stay visiting Edinburgh, friendly staff and the room was clean and comfortable, no problems.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 4 Rooms
          • 5 Service
          • 5 Value
        • Average rating: 4.3

          A reasonable place to stay for location and staff, excellent service, room was very fresh and clean. The breakfast included was of good selection.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 5 Service
          • 3 Value
        • Average rating: 4.8

          Great service and staff, safe clean rooms. Coffee very goodstaff very helpful.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 5 Service
        • Average rating: 4.7

          Reception nice and clean, spotless shower. Staff couldnt do enough to help and the breakfast was fantastic.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 4 Service
          • 5 Dining
        • Average rating: 5.0

          Staff were friendly and accommodating, beds were comfortable. Continental breakfast offered a pretty good selection of food.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 5 Service
        • Average rating: 4.0

          Staff were helpful and engaging, the room was more than adequate for our needs.

          My ratings for this hotel are:

          • 5 Rooms
          • 3 Service

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