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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Britannia Way, Ocean Drive, Edinburgh, EH6 6LA, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel! Located in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, this charming 3-star hotel offers a comfortable and convenient stay for travelers. Situated just 2mi from the city center, you'll have easy access to all the fantastic attractions and cultural experiences Edinburgh has to offer.

With 5464 reviews, this hotel has proven to be a popular choice among guests. The hotel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a 24-hour front desk. Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast offered by the hotel.

The hotel is pet-friendly and offers on-site parking for an additional charge. The rooms are non-smoking and come equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and comfortable beds. You can also relax and unwind at the hotel's bar and restaurant.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront. With its convenient location, excellent reviews, and comfortable amenities, it's the perfect choice for your Edinburgh adventure. Book your stay now, with prices starting from just $61.

At Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, your furry friends are more than welcome to join you on your vacation. With pet-friendly accommodations, the hotel understands that your four-legged family members are an important part of your travels. Simply make a request, and the hotel will gladly accommodate your pets, although charges may apply. So, bring along your beloved pets and make unforgettable memories together in the beautiful city of Edinburgh.

After a day of exploring all that Edinburgh has to offer, you can indulge in delectable meals right at the hotel. The on-site restaurant, Ambiances, offers a family-friendly atmosphere where you can enjoy a delicious dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast to kick-start your day or a satisfying dinner to end it on a high note, Ambiances has you covered. So, sit back, relax, and savor a delightful meal in the comfort of your hotel.

At Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, your convenience is a top priority, and that extends to the payment options. The hotel accepts various payment methods, including Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay. So, you can rest assured that whatever your preferred payment method may be, the hotel has got you covered. From planning your trip to checking out, your experience at the hotel will be seamless and hassle-free.

Unwind in one of the hotel's comfortable rooms, designed to provide you with a restful night's sleep. From the cozy double rooms to the versatile twin rooms, there are accommodations to suit every traveler's needs. Each room is equipped with modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout. With comfortable beds and a peaceful atmosphere, you'll wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day's adventures.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront offers a cozy and convenient retreat in the heart of Edinburgh. With pet-friendly accommodations, an on-site restaurant, and a variety of comfortable rooms, this hotel has everything you need for a memorable stay. Whether you're exploring the city's historic sites or immersing yourself in its vibrant culture, this hotel serves as the perfect base for your Edinburgh adventure. Book your stay now and indulge in a truly enjoyable experience at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront.

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

7.7mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

33.3mi

Glasgow Airport

49.1mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Rooms

Room allocated on arrival in Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Double Room, allocated upon arrival. Featuring a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, this room is perfect for a solo traveler looking for a relaxing stay.

Double Room - Disability Access in Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

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Double Room, Accessible

1 Double Bed

240 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

190 sqft

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Guest reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Donald

8.2

August 2022

the room is very clean

the room is a bit small

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Roman

9.1

June 2023

Very good hotel.It time our arrival was at reception very nice staff, who after wellcome explained us all necessary. Rooms are well equiped (maybe wardrobe will be good for room for two people). Rooms has boiling can for coffee or tea. Breakfast was very good -standard quality what is suitable for start of day when you are walking in the city. We dont need it, but hotel has a lot of space for guests with car. In proximity of hotel us station of local tram and new shopping centre.In 20 minutes you are in the Centre.Tram is going to airport too.

A walls are little bit thin so sometime its a bit noisy.

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Daniel

9.1

June 2023

We very frequently stay at Holiday Inn Express hotels due to price, breakfast included and fast and kind service by staff. We knew upfront that location was not close to the city downtown area, which initially could sound like a disadvantage but ended being positive as it was away from the crowds. Staff informed about available public transportation, which was very convenient and cheap as well. Breakfast was very good and, although the hotel seemed to be full, it was easy to get a convenient table and self serve.

There was nothing we didn't like. Location is not a 10 but convenient public transportation is available, plus proximity to city port allowed a nice tour around and visit to the Brittania royal yatch, just a couple of blocks away.

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Beverley

10

March 2023

breakfast was ok the room was very comfy and cleaned every day Location will be very nice when they have finished building Good location for visiting Royal Yacht Britannia within walking distance Easy to reach Edinburgh Royal Mile and Princess Street by bus 16 to Princess Street and 35 to Royal Mile bus stop just around the corner from the Hotel

building works all around plus Ocean Shopping Centre has hardly any shops in it as most was empty Restaurants on the expensive side i.e. one Restaurant was charging £46 for two portions of Fish & Chips The menu for the Restaurant in the hotel could do with being more varied as only a few choices but what we had was very nice

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Katherine

9.1

May 2023

We found the room to be very modern, efficient, and clean. The beds were very comfortable, and the bathroom was very nice. The staff was extremely helpful when asked for help with transportation, directions, etc... The breakfast was typical continental breakfast hotel fare, well stocked, and well managed by the dedicated staff members. Although the Leith Waterfront area is quite far from the tourist sites we had planned to visit (Old Town, Royal Mile, Castle, etc...) we were able to easily get to these sites by bus (about 30 minutes each way), and enjoyed the quieter but quality restaurants/pubs just a few blocks down the street.

We used the pull-out couch as a bed for our son (there 3 of us in our family), and when the bed was out, it was quite tight in the small room. It was difficult to fit our suitcases and still navigate ourselves around the room, but we made it work.

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Cudworth

9.1

May 2023

The staff were excellent, your front of house team are welcoming and nothing is too difficult for them! Thank you to them all for helping us on more than one occasion with local knowledge and advise. Your breakfast was brilliant for the price. The location seems out of the way but actually such a simple bus ride away from the centre of town and close to a number of restaurants.

Your orange juice however is shockingly bad!! That is literally the only complaint we have.

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Richard

8.2

April 2023

Obviously the hotel is a 'bedroom factory' but our room was a good size and well appointed. It was quiet, despite being on the road side of the building. We wanted to be in Leith, where our son lives. It's an exciting and interesting area but away from the touristy centre. However, the Edinburgh bus service is truly excellent, when not disrupted by the tram developments.

Although there was a reasonable choice for breakfast, the quality of the ingredients was extremely low. I can't remember having such poor breakfasts in a British hotel before. I realise that Edinburgh is an expensive place to stay in and hotel inflation is rampant at present but £190 a night seems excessive to me.

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Penelope

8.2

April 2023

We liked there being a helpful front desk, a bar, and a place to chill instead of going up to our room in the evening. We enjoyed the area and walks and it was near my brothers place in Portobello so worked well for us

We were urged to come early for breakfast otherwise it would be very crowded and in doing so it was very crowded and felt rushed which was a shame as we would like to have felt relaxed on Easter Sunday. If we had come when we had wanted there was no crowd. We wondered if we were told there could be 45 min wait unless we came early was so that families 'got out of the way' for other guests ....

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Bethany

8.2

March 2023

Easy to find, good location for what we needed. The receptionist who checked us in was super helpful and printed some documents out for us that my son needed for an appointment the next day, which was amazing. The next day, after his appointment, my son was really stressed as new documentation was needed and again the receptionist printed these out for him which really helped relieve some of our stress and we were so grateful. Customer service exceeded our expectations and made our stay much more relaxed than it would have been if we had to go and find somewhere to print documents in a city we don’t know. Thank you

Parking spaces were very tight.

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Ajay

8.2

January 2023

The hotel was located in a place which was peaceful and quiet. The hotel had a parking space and a spacious reception/seating space. The dining area was also biggish with several tables and chairs. I really liked the breakfast (included in my booking). The double room was compact but not uncomfortable. It had all the facilities, including a TV, ironing, hair dryer, etc. The bathroom could've been bigger but it did the job. There is no bathtub. In terms of connectivity, the Ocean Terminal Bus Station is very close to the hotel, and from here one can take a direct bus to the airport (Skylink 200). There are a few restaurants in the area but I did not visit any of them. There is a convenience store not too far from the hotel (Scotmid Coop). One other grocery store and a much bigger one is called Aldi which is around half a kilometre from the hotel. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

The bathroom could've been bigger. And for the amount I was paying, I definitely expected a bathtub.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Attractions

Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith

0.5mi

The Canongate

1.9mi

Royal Scottish Academy

2mi

Scottish National Gallery

2mi

Royal Observatory

3.9mi

Aberdour Castle

7mi

Forth Bridge

8.5mi

Rosslyn Chapel

8.5mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

12.7mi

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

20.3mi

Swilcan Bridge (Swilken Bridge)

29mi

St. Andrews Golf Course

29.1mi

St. Andrews Cathedral

29.1mi

St. Andrews Castle

29.2mi

National Wallace Monument

30.8mi

Restaurants

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel have accommodations for guests with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront. Pets are allowed on request, although charges may apply.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Guests at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel can check in starting from 03:00 PM and need to check out by 11:00 AM.

Is there parking at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, there is on-site public parking available at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, and it costs £10 per day. However, please note that parking reservation is not possible.

What's the nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

For Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel, room prices kick off at $61. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Double Rooms, Double Rooms with Sofa Bed, Twin Rooms, Double Rooms with Disability Access, and Rooms allocated on arrival. All rooms are non-smoking and have different occupancy levels, accommodating between 1 and 3 adults, with the option for 1 child in most rooms. The bed sizes vary between Double beds and Twin beds, with room sizes ranging from 118 to 129 square feet.

What activities does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel offer?

Guests at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront can make the most of their time by enjoying the leisure amenities offered by the hotel. They can start by visiting the on-site bar, where they can relax and unwind while sipping on their favorite drink.

In addition, the hotel features family-friendly restaurants, which provide a convenient dining option for guests. These restaurants are perfect for enjoying a delicious meal with loved ones in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.

Overall, guests have the opportunity to spend their time at the hotel by indulging in the various leisure amenities provided. Whether they choose to enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar or dine at one of the family-friendly restaurants, there are options available to suit their preferences and enhance their overall stay at the hotel.

Are there restaurants located within Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site. The name of the restaurant is not provided in the given data. The restaurant is family-friendly, indicating that it is suitable for guests with children.

Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel accept credit cards?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel accepts credit cards. Cash payment is not accepted at this hotel. Accepted credit card payment methods include Diners Club, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay.