This was our first trip to Edinburgh for a very long time (20 + yrs). Went to see We Will Rock You (again). Great central hotel literally across the road from the theatre, we actually had a disabled room hence it was very roomy and no complaints, lovely comfy bed. No complaints about noise. Reception staff very friendly and helpful.... more

Interestingly at this hotel you are handed a welcome letter detailing what the hotel is about, local facilities and an emphasis that all rooms at the HI Express Edinburgh are "the same". They are not - clear from this site and visit - the rooms may have similar facilities - but location in the hotel will give you a very... more

Hi, Just returned exhausted after a 3 night break in our Capital. Received a twin room at side which had issues with shower flooding and tv not working. Complained every day to no avail. Woken every 20mins or less with noise within, thats hen nights, school trips, mayhem etc. Spent numerous minutes calling reception on one particular night about 'kids'... more

I have to say in reading the other reviews, I agree with the reviews made that the hotel has a fantastic location - very central, good bedrooms and with helpful hotel staff. I am not sure how long the hotel has been open but the hotel looks like it has been refurbished or decorated when you get inside. Everyone in... more

I stayed at the Holiday Inn for 18-nights and in my opinion; it's not a place for business travelers. My room was on the 6th floor with two single beds. It was forever noisy; obviously the holidaymakers were always up late partying or having domestics at 4am in the morning. Which is fine, if you're on holiday as you should... more

We stayed in this hotel during a 4 day stay in Edinburgh. This was my second stay here. The hotel is centrally located in the new town. It is in a Georgian style building with huge beautiful windows. Everything is within walking distance from the hotel. A taxi stop is located right across the street. Our room, 327, and bed... more

Okay, so me and my partner took a trip to the edinburgh festival for 5 nights. We thought there would be no chance of finding a hotel in the centre on a tight budget.. wrong! This Holiday Inn Express does everything it says. It provides a comfortable base for 2 people, (would not recommend for more than 2, but c'mon... more

We stayed here for 3 nights along with our infant. They had all basic fecilities and the staff were very helpful. Only 2 issues we faced, one was the entrance had stairs to picking the buggy to enter and again to get access to the lifts was bit of a pain. Also the breakfast was good but would have hoped... more

Stayed 5 nights in 08/2009. Room spotless and very adequate for two, breakfast excellent (continental). Hotel ideally located, 100m from Princes Street, next door to shopping mall with everything. Room not airconditioned (thankfully - as always too hot and stuffy in British and European hotels) but there was a fan - old fashioned but adequate and effective! We would like... more