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Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Edinburgh Zoo

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Located close to Edinburgh Zoo, Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with international cuisine at Traders Restaurant and a bar. Relax in the sauna or spa tub, indulge in some pampering with manicures and facials, or take a dip in the indoor pool. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for those seeking comfort.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 16 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY449
CNY539 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24

Why we love this property

Culinary options galore
International cuisine awaits at the restaurant and bar. This hotel offers locally-sourced, organic food, plus English, vegan, and vegetarian breakfast options.
Pillow paradise
Guestrooms showcase customizable comfort with a specialized pillow menu. The hotel delivers culinary delights around the clock via 24-hour room service.
Work and play perfection
Located in both business and entertainment districts, this hotel offers 16 meeting rooms and a business center. After work, enjoy the spa and health club.

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 6UA

What's nearby

  • Spire Murrayfield Hospital - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Edinburgh Park - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 23 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 6 min drive
  • South Gyle Station - 8 min drive
  • Kingsknowe Station - 8 min drive
  • Balgreen Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Saughton Tram Stop - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery Edinburgh West - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Torfin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪St. John's Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Zoo and Spire Murrayfield Hospital. You can visit the spa to indulge in facials or mani/pedis, and international cuisine is served at Traders Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 303 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
    • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
    • Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business center
  • 16 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (522 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Traders Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Edinburgh Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Hotel Edinburgh
Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Edinburgh By Ihg Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Yes, Traders Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG is a short 2-minute walk from Edinburgh Zoo and 11 minutes' walk from Spire Murrayfield Hospital. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and gluten-free options. (75 reviews)
  • The restaurant served great food, staff were quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was open and relaxed. (17 reviews)
  • The pool was a great facility, clean, and suitable for a quick swim, with some guests also enjoying the jacuzzi and spa. (20 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, super helpful staff and spacious rooms
Emma, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Easy access Great staff Excellent location Easy parking
Christopher, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room , friendly staff
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect stay for business, good parking. Breakfast excellent. Good WiFi.
Pete, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so helpful, friendly and great with the kids. The food was also excellent!
Beverly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a good stay only thing I would say is the bar needs to sell Tenants Larger Staff great , always friendly
Niall, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean, easy check in and out, comfortable
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff, room very clean, breakfast was very good with a large selection of hot and cold items
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel in a great spot to get into edinburgh. Room were light and well equipped, they could be cleaner though, we found crumbs etc on surfaces but other than that very nice
Sandie, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean room,nice bar,Friendly,helpful staff and a decent breakfast
Nicholas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing breakfast and restaurant, good close bus links
will, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, clean and spacious room
Tom, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, basic but clean room. Heard the animals in the zoo next door..... which we loved! Easy access to Zoo, Murrayfield Stadium and City. Swimming pool, sauna and SPA available on site. We'll be returning soon!
Ivan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reception, eating and social areas lovely and well kept.
Morag, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely relaxing break, all the staff were helpful and friendly.
Wilma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and a super welcome from staff at reception.
Jason, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

2nd stay at this hotel, amazing staff couldn't do enough for us, great food and a clean and tidy room.
Phillip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, polite staff, great breakfast
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location bus services to city centre brilliant would defiantly stay here again staff very friendly and helpful rooms are spotless
karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic value rooms are very clean and warm loved my stay at the hotel .thank you
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Lorraine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were fantastic. I bought a celebration package off them for my wifes 50th. She absolutely loved it! Bext £35.00 spent on the trip coming from a dat sight seeing to have banners baloons prosecco and birthday cake with treats set up in the room.
Jamie, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was as expected clean basic and comfortable Staff in all areas welcoming and helpful Overall good stay with parking and local transportation to city
Gladys, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing and excellent facilities
Nicola, 4-night trip