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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6JJ
  • Edinburgh Port
    1 min walk
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    7 min walk
  • Royal Botanic Garden
    6 min drive
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    33 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel in Edinburgh (Leith), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Royal Yacht Britannia and 6 minutes from Royal Botanic Garden. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from St James Quarter and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Palace of Holyroodhouse.

What's nearby

  • Royal Yacht Britannia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Royal Mile - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ocean Terminal Station - 2 min walk
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kitchin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Frankie & Benny's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Irish Dude Coffee and Food - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roseleaf - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Royal Yacht Britannia
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offers 145 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 145 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1004 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place, close to transportation
We enjoyed our stay. It was super close to a tram stop, so access to downtown was very easy. Breakfast was a little crowded, but they handled it well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast
Good breakafast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Preeti

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room we were assigned was not meant for family of 4. It was a tiny room that barely fitted a double bed and a twin sofa bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay
Standard was as expected from hi express. Good sized modern room with all necessary facilities- good location for city centre. Hotel full and quantity of breakfast items provided not sufficient for footfall at breakfast- this should have been anticipated - staff were on the back foot to keep it stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Find
we were concerned that the hotel would be a little far out of Edinburgh but it was just 15mins on the Tram and very easy to find. We even found it a pleasant walk in to Edinburgh city centre. We have to say a big shout out to Jamie on reception who was so friendly and welcoming a real credit to the hotel. Breakfast was a little chaotic but they do warn about peak times, but what we had was fresh and delicious. We would have no hesitation to stay here again and to recommend to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! Such a convenient location, clean rooms, and very nice staff. Free breakfast was yummy too!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is ok- about 20 minute drive to the old town. Hotel was ok although in our room the air conditioning was very loud and it was hard to sleep. Staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic access to the airport tram
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick overnight stay.
We’ve stayed at this hotel several times now and have always been satisfied. It’s in a quiet location with easy access to the city or surrounding areas. There is ample free parking either outside the hotel or in a multi storey car park across the road. The rooms are comfortable and have air con, a welcome addition in hot weather. There is not much room for stowing any clothing but for a single overnight stay it is adequate and convenient. We only had breakfast which was well laid out with a good choice of food. For an overnight stay as part of a longer trip we have always found the hotel comfortable and the staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional!! I would have thought we were at a much higher end hotel based on the service. Very clean, great breakfast. Short walk to the bus stop. Hotel itself is just a little tired but not bad at all for the price and the service. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we expected!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elio

Traveled with family and small children
AC in the room was hard to make it work. Very limited space for 4 persons. Breakfast menu could be improved or having more variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally helpful and our room was small but clean and worked well for our needs. Bus and train service was just steps away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel AC was broken. No matter what they did , it would not get fixed. They gave us a fan, it was stuffy and uncomfortable. The room had this weird bathroom where the toilet and outside entrance shared the same door. I wish I had taken a picture to show how terrible the design was. Breakfast was disgusting , with the coffee machines breaking down.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DERVAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
none
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok stay, with a good situation near ocean terminal and tram and bus links. More dining places near by would be good. Breakfast good but food in evening very limited. Room a good size and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with partner
Beds were comfy, breakfast was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at several Holiday Inn Extras and always been happy. The breakfast service was poor on this occasion. We apprecaite the business model but all items ran out at the same time with minimal staff on point to address eg no cups for drinks, no bread for toast, rhen no butter for toast, no eggs, no beans. Very dissapointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
It’s location is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely peaceful few days very nice staff and helpful would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, but really tight/small when the sofa bed was opened for our children. The breakfast was good, and the staff were friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024