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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile

3.0 of 5
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, Scotland
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4.0 of 5 stars 424 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very clean(11)
  • Friendly and helpful(11)
  • Great location(8)
  • Train station(8)
  • Good location(8)
  • Breakfast room(8)
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • Short walk(7)
  • Old town(7)
  • Flat screen TV(6)
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Lauren M
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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The Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile was just what you would expect from a Holiday Inn. Basic accommodations, clean, and welcoming. We encountered no problems. Staff were friendly and responsive. Room had nice amenities. Bathroom was clean and well appointed. Beds were standard. The most notable feature of this hotel is its location - only a few moments walk from... More

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Jubykf
Akron, Ohio
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

this was so convenient. Easy walking distance from everywhere. Comfy Beds. Modern, and full breakfast buffet. The staff were amazingly helpful and FRIENDLY! On check out day, it was no problem for them to hold our luggage in a locked room while we continued to sight see. Make sure you eat at World's End around the corner (near the bagpipe... More

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susan h
wemyss bay, Inverclyde, Scotland
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Stayed here with my pal in December for one night. We were doing Xmas shopping and taking in the whole German Market thing and a few pubs! The hotel was in a great location for the Royal Mile and Princess Street. Rooms were clean and breakfast was really nice. We found the staff really helpful as they offered to hold... More

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MO-J-Harris
Denver, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

My husband and I spent the night at this hotel in December before returning to the States. The front desk staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. The Hotel is very clean and the rooms are nice and cozy. Right around the corner from the Royal Mile. Would highly recommend staying here. More

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BredonDave
Bredon, England, United Kingdom
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10 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

I usually stay here whilst in Edinburgh. The location is good for the old town, the rooms are clean and comfy and the service second to none. I have never been let down by the staff or regretted staying here. Only minor criticism is that the breakfasts are a bit basic. More

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D_Navajo
Athens
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Location is great, ten minutes walk from the train station (that is where the lothian bus coming from the airport stops). Less than five minutes walk from the Royal Mile. The neighborhood is also nice: a mini market, a pizza house and several pubs are around the hotel; yet the area remains very quiet. Breakfast was good and rooms were... More

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LancashireShirl
lancashire
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Once more back again at the same hotel. I requested the same room 406 as it was quiet & we needed the sleep. Room 406 is a family room on the fourth floor, my son being on a sofa bed. Tea & coffee making facilities, TV, very clean bathroom etc everything in tip top condition as you would expect. Lots... More

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ecofi
Scotland
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

Good location to explore city centre. Not bad walk from station. Room modern & quite spacious. Good en-suite shower room, clean & good supply of towels. Nice use of Scottish shower/soap supplies. A/C a tad annoying and had to open the window to get some change of air. Very good reception staff - very friendly & polite. Very proud of... More

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moonlight86
Chennai (Madras), India
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Excellent location to explore the city. It was perfect for my work trip and a bit of leisure. No frills. I found the rooms could have been slightly more spacious and beds more comfortable! bathrooms were clean and modern, well-equipped. Staff were friendly. They also had an excellent breakfast buffet! More

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werhappy2travel
new york
Top Contributor
58 reviews
99 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

This place offers the bare minimum of everything. The mattresses are so thin and rock hard, the furniture is right out of an army barracks and the breakfast is inedible. But the price is right and the location is wonderful, only 1 block off the Royal Mile. Make sure you get a room off the street because there is lots... More

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