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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile

3.0 of 5
300 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, Scotland
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Ranked #39 of 140 hotels in Edinburgh
4.0 of 5 stars 480 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Friendly and helpful(14)
  • Very clean(11)
  • Great location(11)
  • Old town(10)
  • Train station(9)
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • Breakfast room(8)
  • Good location(8)
  • Front desk staff(8)
  • Short walk(7)
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Car park down street filled with urine ! No parking adjacent and small lift small hotel crap manager argued when we wanted to leave due to the disabled room which wasn't described as without bath. Never felt so cheap - when I was told we had accepted the room cos we took the key! Finally gave refund - digusted and... More

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Oakville, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

The hotel is about a 15 min walk from the train station, its on the lower portion of the street so pay attention or you'll walk right past the turn for it. The location is great though its just on the lower side of the Royal Mile so you cut through a little alley and your right in the midst... More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
27 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are very lucky to be situated so close to so many of Edinburgh’s top attractions. Our rates can vary throughout the year depending on availability and any events running in Edinburgh at the time – our advance purchase rates offer great value and generally the earlier you... More

Albany, ny
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

We booked a twin bedded room but there was a crying baby in next room so we moved to double. Note, double means a full size bed (54 inches in US) which was much smaller than we were used to. The mattress was not great, nor were the pillows. There was a fold out couch which was not comfortable for... More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Location - situated within 15 minutes' walk from George Street (where there are a lot of nice restaurants), 15 minutes from Edinburgh Castle and 10 minutes from Holyrood. As you can tell, it's very close to lots of things you may want to see whilst in Edinburgh but as it's set slightly away from the town centre, it's very peaceful.... More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
12 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. I am glad you enjoyed your stay and have passed your positive comments on the team. I look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel. More

Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The hotel is modern (5 years or so) and in the heart of Edinburgh's "Old City". The room is in the big side, the wi-fi works as intended (tough in the peak hours can be a bit problematic), the bathroom is very modern and the bed is good. The hotel is clean and the staff helpful. In the down side,... More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
12 May 2012

Thanks for taking the time to review your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile. Our complimentary breakfast – although not a full cooked breakfast – does have a great selection of hot favourites and all you would expect from a continental breakfast and is the perfect way to start what is no doubt going to be a... More

Derby, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Situated close to the Royal Mile, but in a quiet location, Clean, comfortable room, good breakfast. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay and felt very relaxed and at ease. More

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Αμαλιάδα, Ελλάδα
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Excellent location in Old Town of Edinburgh, 200 meters from the Royal Mile - High St. New building with spacious clean rooms. Good breakfast, but need a little more variety. Good value for your money. ( Generally, in Edinburgh hotels have very high prices ) More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thank you for your lovely review we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We are happy that you found our rooms clean and spacious and that you enjoyed your time in Edinburgh. More

Toronto
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Room was on the smaller side, but had all required amenities and was a clean/bright space to relax in. Front desk staff was super attentive and friendly, and easily answered all questions about the area. Location is also hard to beat - literally just minutes away from every attraction. Perfect place to stay for a few nights of Edinburgh exploration. More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
20 May 2012

It's great to hear you had a good time exploring Edinburgh. All our Team are always happy to help with any local knowledge you need during your stay and its lovely to get this feedback. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. More

Denver, Colorado
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and I could not be more satisfied with the service and location. It is so close to everything that you would want to go and do. The room was great and the breakfast was pretty good as well. I liked the fact that you are close to the Royal Mile but off... More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
12 May 2012

I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us – we are very luck to be located within close walking distance of so many fantastic attractions, events, bars and restaurants. I look forward to you returning to our hotel on your next visit to Edinburgh. More

London
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

I agree with the positive comments from other reviewers. We were pleased with our stay. Thanks to all the staff who do such a good job, all were friendly and helpful, special thanks to Konstantin and Michelle on reception. More

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hiexpressrm, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, responded to this review
20 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. It's always lovely to receive such positive comments regarding our employees. Thank you. More

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  • Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh Holiday Inn
Address: 300 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, Scotland
Price range (per night):* 125 AUD - 428 AUD

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