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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront

3.0 of 5
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive | Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ , Scotland
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Once again have just stayed. 5 nights at one of the best staffed hotels I have ever stayed in, friendly helpful staff who are all so natural in their surroundings, this has been proven as they have just been presented a cased pennant display by the ex-Royal Yachtsmen who stay there regularly when they attend the Royal Yacht Britannia .... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Stayed here for a night with work, the hotel is pretty standard for the chain, basic but clean, which is fine, it is in a good location next to the ocean terminal. However the sound insulation was terrible, I was on the ground floor and when people were walking past talking it sounded like they we in the room itself,... More

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GMexpressedinburgh, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear James C, Thank you reviewing your recent stay with us. Please accept my apologies for the level of noise that you experienced during your stay. I shall make a note on your guest history to ensure that you are not allocated a ground floor room should you visit the hotel in the future. Kind regards, Andrew General Manager More

Tel Aviv, Israel
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32 reviews 32 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Stayed there recently with two children. room was VERY small and outdated (we got the family room). Breakfast was OK, staff was trying to help. Location is OK as well, not central but if you have a car it is fine.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

we have stayed here twice now and it is still a lovely hotel very clean and welcoming. The hotel is situated in leith about a 20 min bus trip to the centre of edinburgh which we used frequenlty, the ocean terminal shopping centre is a 5 min waalk and is really nice and plenty of shops. Our room was lovely... More

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kirriemuir
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43 reviews 43 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
81 helpful votes 81 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This was our second stay at this hotel. At first glance this location might seem a little odd ( especially if you are a tourist) but the bus service to central Edinburgh is absolutely superb. Once again if you are a tourist you may be a little unsure of travelling on "public transport" but in Edinburgh it's safe, efficient and... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We stayed here for four nights in May 2013. At first we thought it was too far out of the city centre but the bus service to and from the city is terrific. Several busses, especially the number 22 stops outside of the hotel. The Ocean Terminal mall is next door and has restaurants, shops and bus connections even for... More

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Northamptonshire
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46 reviews 46 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront whilst on business in Edinburgh. The hotel could do with a little TLC, the furniture in the bedroom has seen better days and the bathroom was a bit shabby. The room looked out to the rear of the hotel, on the 4th floor, the window sound insulation was pretty poor and... More

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Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
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30 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The staff were a bit slow at reception, having more than one room booked seemed to cause confusion, no bother really just funny. The rooms in comparison to other holiday inn express's lack a little, no free internet, 1 iron for the whole hotel meant tracking the iron down/waiting/using which is a bit silly really. Hotel was a little trek... More

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GMexpressedinburgh, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Sean T, Thank you for posting a review of your recent stay. Please accept my apologies for the confusion during your check in process. You had all been pre- registered as a group and the receptionist had not realised this. Whilst we charge at present for wi-fi access in our guest rooms, free access is available in our public... More

London
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25 reviews 25 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Unable to book any 'favourite hotel' , so we chose this one, 2.5 miles from the centre. We had two rooms, the double was a good size, but the twin was quite a bit smaller. Both rooms only had one chair (two would have been preferable). One of the single beds had a mattress where the springs could be felt,... More

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GMexpressedinburgh, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Dear Cressida, Many thanks for reviewing your recent stay with us. I’m sorry that you has issues with the mattress in one of your rooms, had you brought this concern to our attention during your stay we would have tried our utmost to rectify this situation for you. All Holiday Inn Express bedrooms are a standard size with the exception... More

London
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20 reviews 20 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Was travelling with a dog and were very pleased with the standard of the room we were allocated. Everything clean and tidy and a decent size. Liked the design of the shower room. Comfortable bed and choice of pillows. Reception staff very friendly and helpful when asked where any dog friendly bars were. Easy access to centre of town from... More

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What travellers say

  • Bus stop(13)
  • Ocean Terminal shopping(12)
  • Ocean terminal(7)
  • FREE parking(6)
  • Reception staff(5)
  • Royal Yacht Britannia(5)
  • Very friendly(4)
  • Rooms are clean(4)
  • City center(4)
  • Continental breakfast(3)

Additional Information about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront

Address: Britannia Way, Ocean Drive | Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ , Scotland
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Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#47 Business Hotels in Edinburgh
#51 Family Hotels in Edinburgh
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront offering free breakfast, free Wifi, air conditioning, great value rates, free parking (see Parking Information below) & a superb location for exploring this charming and fascinating city. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront is located next to Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh's newest leisure and shopping destination, the Scottish Executive, the Royal Yacht Britannia & close to all major business areas. The old port area of Edinburgh-Leith has many atmospheric bars, bistros and boutiques & is only 1.5 miles from the city centre. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront has good parking (see Parking Information below) & a frequent public bus service from the front door making it an ideal location for visiting all of Edinburgh's famous attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile, Princes Street & national museums & galleries. Features of the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Waterfront include free parking (see Parking Information below), licensed bar, air conditioning and free WiFi in the lounge, meeting space, excellent transport links & a warm welcome for our guests. Parking Info: 60 spaces available at the hotel on a first-come-first-served basis. Ample additional parking available at Ocean Terminal, opposite. ... more   less 
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