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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile

3.0 of 5
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, Scotland (South Side)
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Ranked #46 of 144 hotels in Edinburgh
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Warrensburg
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Having stayed in many a Holiday Inn in the States, I was amazed at the amenities offered by the hotel in Edinburgh! The location is wonderful -- a quick walk to the Royal Mile and the staff was friendly and happy to give directions or suggestions. The continental breakfast was simply delicious with many different hot choices as well as... More

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Port Angeles, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

This hotel is located so close to all the sights in Edinburgh. The room was comfortable, quiet, clean and large. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful for everything we needed. The breakfast had lots to offer. We would recommend this hotel highly. It was a great place to stay.

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Great place to stay for our weekend visit to Edinburgh. Located right on the Royal Mile so walking to attractions or buses was quick. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Breakfast was plentiful and varied. Room key access to lift left us feeling more secure. Definitely enjoyed our stay, heartily recommended!!

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Melbourne, Australia
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6 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

This is a formulaic, almost kit-form property, but it really works! The rooms are modular but contain comfortable and user-friendly spaces. This is a secure property where you need to use your room key card to operate the lift/elevator and to access the premises after hours. The included self-service breakfast is more than adequate and includes a small range of... More

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Davao City, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I am impressed with how Holiday Inn serves its guest, as always. The little things like electric kettle in the room and the the message/note that informs guest that in case we forget some travel kits from vanity items like cotton, toothbrush or sanitary napkin- they'd be happy to provide with compliments. I liked that very much especially travelers really... More

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Clarenville, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

This hotel was very clean, very safe, staff were polite and helpful. I usually try and avoid larger chain hotels, but this fit the bill - it's located on the Cowgate, a very short walk from the main historical district of Edinburgh. There's a hostel nearby where you can get a cheap supper if you're really on a budget, and... More

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hiexpressrm, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear Catherine Thank you for taking the time to write a review. The team work hard to make your stay great and its lovely to pass on your appreciation. Our location is perfect to see the brilliant attractions in Edinburgh and we are glad you enjoyed it. We hope you will stay with us again. Thank you More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

we had pleasant stay at holiday inn at cowgate. the hotel was on a road parallel to the royal mile, and walkable distance from most of the attractions. the rooms were nicely maintained, like new. housekeeping was excellent. hardly took 2 minutes to check in. reception staff were very friendly. breakfast was good with a lot of variety. we would... More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. I am glad you enjoyed your visit and I have passed your kind comments onto all departments in the hotel. I hope to welcome you back to our hotel on your next visit to Edinburgh. More

Durham, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

My family and I stayed here last year, and for our trip this year we booked again because the location is great and the staff, especially Ewa, are absolutely amazing. The rooms are spacious, quiet, and clean. We stayed here 4 nights...and while it is pricey (albeit average for the other hotels in the central area), it is worth it... More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. The whole team is pleased with your comments, especially Ewa! We ensure we are competitively priced all year round and we look forward to welcoming you back for your third visit in the future. More

Oslo, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Pro: Nice and clean hotel, practically situated for tourist-activities in the city. The bathroom was excellent and we appreciated the breakfast. Pleasant staff. Cons: The WiFi-capacity was limited. If the LAN is accessible, might be better to bring your own LAN-cable. We found the bed not suitable for two persons. Too small for two, just one linen and somewhat "unstable"... More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
1 June 2013

Thank you for your kind words. Our Wi-Fi system has recently been upgraded and has improved the service we offer – We do have a selection of internet cables if guest do prefer to use a cabled access connection. All our beds are standard UK double beds – I am sorry you found this too small. I hope to welcome... More

Gillingham, United Kingdom
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Well located to explore Edinburgh, Just a few hundred yards from the Royal Mile. Extremely courteous and helpful staff always willing to advise on local attractions and directions. Good breakfast facilities and comfortable bed. Only negative comment was that the floor could be more thoroughly vacuumed in the room corners and there were coffee splashes on one wall of the... More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
1 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent to visit to our hotel. We appreciate your kind comments and I will pass details on to our housekeeping manager to investigate the issues you experienced. I hope to welcome you back to our hotel soon. More

 
 
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  • Great location(13)
  • Very friendly(13)
  • Old town(10)
  • Front desk staff(7)
  • Very good(7)
  • Continental breakfast(7)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Very clean(5)
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Additional Information about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile

Address: 300 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh > South Side
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant
Hotel Style:
#23 Family Hotels in Edinburgh
#34 Business Hotels in Edinburgh
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Edinburgh city centre budget hotels don't come any better than the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel, Edinburgh's only Express hotel with air conditioned guestrooms. There's FREE Wi-Fi internet access in the public areas and cabled access in the guestrooms plus an extensive complimentary hot breakfast buffet too - this Edinburgh budget hotel is sure to be a popular choice! As the name suggests Edinburgh's newest superior budget hotel is located in Edinburgh's quaint Old Town, just moments from the historic Royal Mile, Waverley Train Station and internationally renowned attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, Scottish Parliament Building, Princes Street and more. For sports fans the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel is within easy reach of Murrayfield Stadium, home of Scottish Rugby, as well as Hearts Football Club & Hibernian Football Club. For meetings in Edinburgh our fully equipped, air conditioned meeting room can accommodate up to 40 delegates. Thanks to our FREE Wi-Fi internet access delegates meeting in Edinburgh can keep in touch while on the go! Our location is perfect for delegates attending the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. NCP Car park 3 mins walk. ... more   less 
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