Nearby Attractions & Vibe
Located in Edinburgh’s New Town, a short walk to Princes Street Gardens, the Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Waverley station for easy exploring.
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Edinburgh, GB
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street
3 stars · Guest score 8.1/10
About this hotel
Convenient Location Located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town, just a short stroll from Princes Street and the train station, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre offers easy access to the city's main attractions. Modern Amenities The hotel boasts modern rooms equipped with satellite TV, free tea and coffee, and tiled bathrooms with power showers. Guests can enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the property. Delicious Dining Options Start your day with a free buffet breakfast at the Great Room, offering a variety of hot and cold items. Unwind at the lounge bar with a wide selection of whiskies, and explore the nearby restaurants for evening meals. Experience the best of Edinburgh with us at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre.
Highlights
Service & Comfort
Friendly, attentive staff and well-equipped rooms with modern amenities, including air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Dining & Features
Free hot breakfast in the Great Room and a lounge bar option, with convenient in-room coffee/tea and power showers in tiled bathrooms.
Facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Special diet menus - on request
- Toilet with grab rails
- Lower bathroom sink
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Wine/champagne
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
What's nearby
- Royal Mile0.9 km
- Edinburgh Castle1.0 km
- Arthur's Seat (Holyrood Park)2.0 km
- Calton Hill0.2 km
- Scottish National Gallery0.4 km
- National Museum of Scotland0.8 km
- Palace of Holyroodhouse1.8 km
- Edinburgh Airport12 km
- Princes Street Gardens0.3 km
- Edinburgh Waverley (rail)0.6 km
Accessibility
0 accessibility score
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness7.4
Some reviews mention issues with cleanliness and mold in the rooms.
- Service8.9
Multiple reviews praise the staff's friendliness and helpfulness.
- Location8.9
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent and convenient.
- Room Quality7.9
Generally good but noted issues such as views and room darkness.
- Amenities7.9
Good amenities available, though some guests noted missing items at breakfast.
- Value for Money7.9
Good value mentioned, though some services could improve.
- Food and Beverage7.4
Breakfast options were noted as lacking variety on some occasions.
- Overall Experience8.4
Overall positive experiences reported, some issues were noted but outweighed by positives.