Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Britannia Way Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Scotland
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Chic Edinburgh hotel close to Leith Waterfront with free Wi-Fi and breakfast included.
Holiday Inn Express® Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront is a short stroll from the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre and only two miles from Edinburgh City Centre. Edinburgh Waverley train station is within easy reach, and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is a 25-minute drive away. On-site parking is 7.50 GBP per night and spaces are limited. Public buses run into the city centre from outside the hotel, so you can explore Edinburgh Castle, visit Camera Obscura, investigate Our Dynamic Earth or tour the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Shop 'til you drop on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile or at the new St James Quarter. Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) and numerous company headquarters are close by.
Visiting in August? Catch a show at the infamous Edinburgh Fringe or attend the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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Property amenities
Free public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Kids stay free
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Paid private parking on-site
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Bar / lounge
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
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Flatscreen TV
Sofa bed
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Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 78 out of 100
28Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
13Attractionswithin 0.5 km
Britannia Way Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ Scotland
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Being honest the hotel is looking old, but we liked it. The staff were friendly, helpful and always smiling. For our weekend plans it was perfect. We has a disabled room 331 and it was great, very bright and airy. We choose here as we were going to The Kitchin. However we totally enjoyed the area around the hotel. However! The one thing which really annoyed my wife and I was people from afar filling up bags supplied by the hotel with rolls ect. I don't mean 1 bag. 1 family had 4 bags of rolls. Come on! The hotel should stop this, it's a disgrace. Don't supply them with free paper bags. Other guests were disgusted by it too.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hotel Manager, Marketing at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 4 days ago
Thanks for your review, Iang. Sounds like you had a lovely time with us! We're pleased to hear our team made your stay pleasant. We'll let them know how much of an impact they had on your stay. We appreciate you flagging where we can further improve. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager
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Check-in and check-out is very smooth. No issues there.. Room was comfortable. The hotel is bit far from city center but well connected by bus. If you are a vegetarian I would say avoid the hotel or take without breakfast as there are no vegetarian option available apart from milk, cornflakes, fruit bread and juice..
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 5 days ago
adityajain21, thanks for reviewing your recent stay. We're chuffed your trip was worth shouting about. We appreciate you bringing your feedback to our attention. All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager.
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We had to change our plans at the last minute and so we booked a room literally right before heading to this hotel. The staff were accommodating and friendly, the breakfast was good. We were able to get an early check in which was so very helpful that day. Rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. This hotel was a Hail Mary for our weekend and I’m so glad we booked it as it was exactly what we needed.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Wow, 5-stars! Thanks so much, CourtneyDax. Customer satisfaction has always been our biggest reward. We hope to welcome you back and All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager.
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I loved my room towards the port and the location is perfect - especially if you’re joining a cruise as the hotel is within walking distance to the terminal. Lovely and friendly staff and they make you feel very welcome. Basic room in good condition, as well as extremely and spotlessly clean. Good breakfast with lots of variety.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
annaoestblom, thanks for your review of our hotel. We're glad to see your trip was worthy of 5-stars. We're committed to delivering a great experience to our guests and are happy to see you were impressed by the service you received. We hope to welcome you back and All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager.
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We have stayed here before and we’re glad to come back. The rooms are clean and comfortable with VERY good beds. The staff are really friendly and helpful. There is parking available and restaurants onsite and nearby. I would just provide proper-sized mugs in the room - but few hotels get this right!
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
E5136GXsarahg, thanks for your review of our hotel. A comfortable bed is the main ingredient for a good night's sleep so glad to see you enjoyed it! Making sure you have a clean and comfortable room is our Housekeeping teams' top priority. We're glad you felt the team were friendly and helpful. We'll pass your comments on. We hope to see you soon and All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager.
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Upon arrival we raised some concerns about our room with the front desk. The heating/air con unit wasn’t working as it was only blowing out cold air, my bedside lamp wasn’t working and I had to clean the hairdryer before I was able to use it. The next day we raised the concerns again to be told that there was nothing wrong with the air con unit as it had been checked from the office and we could have a heater if we were cold. None of the other issues were addressed. Breakfast - there was no front of house or anyone co-ordinating the replenishment of the breakfast food and crockery. The staff were running around doing their own thing and not working as a team. The sausages were the cheapest I think I have ever tasted and I had to wait for bread, then there was no bacon. There were no eggs available only baked beans as the other hot food choice. The cups were regularly running low and you had to search for a plate. The chairs were stained and full of crumbs, they obviously had not been cleaned for quite some time. Upon checking out we were asked how our stay was and we mentioned that we had raised some issues upon arrival yet nothing had been done. The receptionist was clearly not wanting to pursue the conversation and wished us a good rest of the day! The hotel is in a good location to visit the Royal Yacht and there is a bus stop nearby that takes you to Edinburgh for £5 all day ticket. There is also a good choice of bars and restaurants all within walking distance.…
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Pay for parking upon arrival and is £10 per day.
Weekends and Monday is chaotic at breakfast
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Response from Hotel Manager, Marketing at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Thanks for your feedback, MissK. It's lovely to see our handy location was a highlight of your trip. We're sorry the service didn't live up to the standard we're known for. Your feedback will be shared with the team to make sure we do better. Please feel free to reach out to manager@expressedinburgh.co.uk with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you’d like to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance. We hope to see you again soon! All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager
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During our stay here, the rooms and dining areas were all clean and serviceable. However, it was the staff that made our stay great. From the young lady on reception who was pleasant, smiley and very helpful to the lovely woman who worked like a dynamo at breakfast time to keep up with a very busy dining room. Honestly, without them, this would have been an 'ok' stay, they made it 5 star 🤩
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Hotel Manager, Marketing at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 3 weeks ago
Wow! What a wonderful review. Thanks, Navigate. We built this company to provide the best possible service to every customer who walks through our door. We can’t thank you enough for taking the time to share your feedback with us and reminding us why we do what we do. We can't wait to share your kind comments about the team with them. Safe travels and see you again soon! All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager
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Great location for visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia. Good room. Lovely bar and wonderful breakfast. Staff were all lovely and friendly. Easy to get to from town BUS 16 from Princes Street. Stop is 20 metres from hotel (Commercial Street stop).
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 4 weeks ago
LIRoss55, thanks for your review of our hotel. We're glad to see your trip was worthy of 5-stars. We're glad our location suited your needs. We're committed to delivering a great experience to our guests and are happy to see you were impressed by the service you received. All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager.
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Not the typical service experienced in the Holiday Inn (usually very functional and practical) but this place was great, particularly Jamie who was at the reception and bar when we arrived back that night. He was not only very approachable and helpful, but friendly and spent the time chatting although not ignoring anyone else. The rooms are clean, well-presented and exactly what you need for a comfortable stay. A great experience and we will be back.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Great location to stay and visit the Royal Yacht Brittania
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Response from General Manager, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 19 Apr 2023
RamblingScotland, thanks for taking the time to review our hotel! We're glad to see your trip was worthy of 5-stars. We're committed to delivering a great experience to our guests and are happy to see you were impressed by the service you received. All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager.
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Friendly reception staff. Young guy helped me to organise payment for parking, also provided additional tea, coffee and milk to take to our room. Pillows a bit hard, and the beds are high, was careful not to fall out! Large room, we asked for a twin but ended up in a long rather dark room with three single beds. No matter, we were out all day and only needed somewhere to sleep. Breakfast was included, the breakfast area was quite busy bit special mention must go to Sheila who worked tirelessly and cheerfully to ensure vacated tables were cleared and cleaned, guests queries were dealt with, and she must have walked miles. We caught a bus into the city near to the hotel, and ate at the Britannia Spice next door, using a discount leaflet from reception. A lot of building and road works right outside the hotel. Pretty chaotic but did not affect us as we were out all day. All in all an excellent two night stay.…
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Mayur M, Marketing at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Responded 24 Mar 2023
CoeliacSussex, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're committed to delivering a great experience to our guests and happy to see you were impressed by the service you received. We're thrilled to hear you had a pleasant stay. We hope to welcome you back again and All the best, Kurt - Hotel Operations Manager.
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PRICE RANGE
US$136 - US$299 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Royal Yacht Britannia (0.4 km), Leith (0.07 km), and Scottish Design Exchange (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a sofa bed.
What food & drink options are available at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, free public parking nearby, paid private parking on-site, and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Kitchin, Britannia Spice, and Zizzi - Edinburgh Leith.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Palace of Holyroodhouse (2.9 km), The Real Mary King's Close (3.3 km), and Edinburgh Vaults (3.2 km).
Is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.