Property description
Enjoy a warm welcome at the intimate Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel, set in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, 9 miles from Edinburgh Airport. Friendly staff are waiting to greet you in the bright, airy lobby on your arrival at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile. We're an easy 25-minute bus ride from Edinburgh International Airport and well placed for sightseeing in the picturesque Old Town. Dramatic Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace are both just 10 minutes' walk from the hotel. Indulge in some serious retail therapy on Princes Street, then head for lush Princes Street Gardens, a parkland retreat right in the city centre. Cobbled alleyways along the atmospheric Royal Mile provide a real taste of medieval Scotland. Ask Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile's knowledgeable staff about local Ghost Walks and City Sightseeing Bus Tours. We're a good base for business with Edinburgh International Conference Centre 1 mile from the hotel and Waverley train station a 10-minute walk away. Wireless Internet is complimentary in public areas, and we have a quiet meeting room for up to 40 people. Unwind in your air-conditioned Guest room after a day's sightseeing. You can make yourself at home with the flat-screen TV, while complimentary high-speed Internet keeps you in touch. Wake up refreshed to a complimentary breakfast in the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile's great room.
Green sustainability
Bed linen changed every 3rd day, towel policy, recycle plastics, paper, food, cans. Energy efficient lighting used.
Gold Tourism- award Gold 2012 and 2013
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: |
16:00 |
| Check-out: |
11:00 |
| Year of last renovation: |
2008 |
| Floors: |
5 |
| Rooms: |
78 |
| Corridors: |
All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: |
78 |
| Rooms with disabled access: |
0 |
| Suites: |
0 |
| Room windows: |
Windows do open |
| Cleaning frequency: |
Daily |
| Meeting rooms: |
1 View spaces |
| Meeting space: |
453 sq. feet |
| Event space: |
Holds 30 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: |
0.3 Miles
|
| Dist. to the nearest gym: |
0.5 Miles
|
| Lounge/Bar hours: |
12 noon to 11.00pm |
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation: Individual Group Policy |
| Nightly parking: |
£13 |
| Typical group deposit: |
full amount |
| Total taxes: |
20.00% |
| Total misc. fees: |
£0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| VAT: Value Added Tax: |
20.00 VAT % Inclusive
|
| Additional Person Fee: |
30.00 Per Person (over 18 years old)
|
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: |
0.00 Per Day (Free)
|
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: |
0.00 Per Day (Free)
|
Amenities / Features
Airport & shuttle information
Edinburgh International Airport
Approximately 8 miles away
Is there an airport shuttle?
Sorry but
no airport shuttle is available.
Pet friendly?
Sorry but pets are not allowed.
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI generated itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast:
The City Cafe - Traditional Scottish breakfast - 0.3 miles
- Lunch:
The Witchery by the Castle - Luxurious, gothic dining rooms with Scottish cuisine - 0.7 miles
- Dinner:
Mother India's Cafe - Informal tapas-style Indian dishes - 0.4 miles
- Activity:
Edinburgh Castle - Historic fortress offering tours & panoramic views - 0.7 miles
Day 2
- Breakfast:
The Elephant House - Cafe known as the birthplace of Harry Potter - 0.5 miles
- Lunch:
Oink - Hog roast sandwiches in a casual setting - 0.6 miles
- Dinner:
Timberyard - Warehouse-style space with a menu of locally sourced ingredients - 0.8 miles
- Activity:
Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat - Extensive parkland with hills, lochs and cliffs, offering hiking and panoramic city views - 1.2 miles
Day 3
- Breakfast:
Mimi's Bakehouse - Family-run bakery for breakfast and cakes - 1.1 miles
- Lunch:
The Kitchin - Michelin-starred restaurant with a seasonal Scottish menu - 2.7 miles
- Dinner:
Dishoom Edinburgh - Bombay-inspired cafe with an all-day menu - 0.5 miles
- Activity:
Royal Yacht Britannia - Former royal yacht of the British monarch, now a museum - 2.5 miles
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, an IHG Hotel