Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg

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Overview

3-star city center hotel with free Scottish breakfast and family-friendly rooms on the Royal Mile

Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile by IHG received the IHG Quality Excellence Award for service standards. The property participates in the IHG Green Engage sustainability program, reducing its environmental impact. Guests with disabilities have access to wheelchair-accessible facilities, visual aids including Braille, and emergency cords in bathrooms.

Rooms

Family rooms at Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile include sofa beds that accommodate children under 18 for free. Each room is air-conditioned with a power shower, an iron and ironing board, and a hairdryer. Accessible rooms feature a lower bathroom sink, raised toilet, and grab rails for mobility needs.

Location

The Holiday Inn Express Cowgate sits a short walk from the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Palace. Edinburgh Waverley Station is a 10-minute walk, and discounted parking is available at NCP Holyrood Road. The hotel is also across the street from the University of Edinburgh campus.

Dining

A free Express Start Breakfast includes hot Scottish items like bacon, eggs, and sausages, plus continental options such as cereal, pastries, and yogurt. A 24-hour snack menu offers pizzas and toasties for late-night cravings. The on-site bar serves wine and champagne, and special diet menus are available on request.

Family & Pets

Children under 18 stay free when using existing bedding in the family rooms with sofa beds at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh. The hotel welcomes dogs under its pet-friendly policy, making it a convenient base for travelers with furry companions. Kids' meals are available on the snack menu, and the shared lounge offers space for families to relax.

Location: Short walk to Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Holyrood Palace
Rooms: Family rooms with sofa beds for children under 18 free
Dining: Free hot Scottish breakfast and 24-hour snack menu
Sustainability: IHG Green Engage program with environmental initiatives
Pet Policy: Dogs welcome with pet-friendly accommodations
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with Braille and grab rails

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 21 per day.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Breakfast

The hotel Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg provides visitors with a free full breakfast.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Bulgarian, Thai

Building

Year renovated:2008

Number of floors:6

Number of rooms:78

Former name

holiday inn express edinburgh - royal mile, an ihg hotel

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Rooms and availability

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Standard Double Room Mobility Accessible

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed1 Double bed

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Family Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Standard Room with 1 Single Bed

Max:

3 persons
Bed options:

1 Double bed

Free Wi-Fi
Private bathroom

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price	264 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	8.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport	Edinburgh, EDI

Location

Address

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1NA

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museums

Edinburgh Castle

200 yd

Landmark

Arthur's Seat

1.5 mi

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

200 yd

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

100 yd

Landmark

Royal Mile

100 yd

Parks

Princes Street Gardens

200 yd

Museums

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

100 yd

Landmark

Calton Hill

100 yd

Monuments and Landmarks

Scott Monument

100 yd

Landmark

Nelson Monument

200 yd

Museums

The Writers' Museum

100 yd

Museums

Gladstone's Land

100 yd

Museums

Dynamic Earth

100 yd

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.5 mi

Landmark

Princes Street

200 yd

Public Building

The Scottish Parliament

100 yd

Cemetery

The Robertson Mausoleum

100 yd

Parks

Holyrood Park

1.3 mi

Square

Grassmarket

100 yd

Landmark

The Scotch Whisky Experience

100 yd

Museums

National Museum of Scotland

100 yd

High Street 2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

100 yd

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

100 yd

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

100 yd

Museums

Museum of Childhood

100 yd

Nicolson Street

Surgeons' Hall Museums

100 yd

Museums

John Knox House

100 yd

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

100 yd

Church

Mercat Cross

100 yd

Gallery

City Art Centre

100 yd

Restaurant

Em's Kitchen

100 yd

Restaurant

Bar 50

100 yd

Restaurant

Pilgrim Bar

100 yd

Restaurant

The City Cafe

100 yd

Restaurant

Holyrood Coffee Shop

100 yd

Restaurant

Baskin Robbins

100 yd

Restaurant

Noodle'N'Ice

100 yd

Restaurant

Greggs

100 yd

Restaurant

Procaffeination

100 yd

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FAQ about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By Ihg

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?

You can visit the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle", placed 0.6 miles from Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel or Palace of Holyroodhouse, which is 0.2 miles away.

Which landmarks are closest to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel hotel?

Guests of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel hotel can visit Brass Rubbing Centre (only a few feet from the accommodation), or The Real Mary King's Close placed 6 minutes' walk away.

Does the Edinburgh inn have parking on site?

Yes, guests of the Edinburgh inn can take advantage of public parking nearby.

Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?

Restaurants near the hotel include Bene's (800 feet away) offering affordable prices as well as Vinyasa (5 minutes' walk from the property) with a midrange price point.

What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?

Guests of the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel can check in from 3 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.

How much does a room at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel hotel cost?

The price for a room in the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel hotel starts at £83.

What payment methods are available in the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel?

At the comfortable 3-star Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel, guests can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express as well as other payment methods.

Which facilities are included in the rooms at the inn?

Every room at the inn includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.

Does the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?

Yes, at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel hotel there are wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms available for guests with special needs.

What spa facilities are provided at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel hotel?

Pampering amenities in the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile, An Ihg Hotel hotel include a steam room and sauna facilities.