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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront

3.0 of 5
Britannia Way, Ocean Drive | Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ , Scotland
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4.0 of 5 stars 221 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Bus stop(13)
  • Ocean terminal(13)
  • Ocean Terminal shopping(9)
  • Royal Yacht Britannia(5)
  • FREE parking(5)
  • Ground floor(4)
  • Reception staff(3)
  • Few years(3)
  • Good value(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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Renamus
Aberdeen
Contributor
20 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW

We stayed here for one night during a cold February. The hotel is located right next door to the 'Ocean Terminal' shopping centre, which was really handy. Finding the hotel by car was very easy, and buses into town (only £1.30 single) stopped right outside the front door. Our room had a slightly draughty window, and the AC didn't work... More

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GMexpressedinburgh, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, responded to this review
13 February 2012

Dear Renamus, Many thanks for posting your review of your recent stay at our hotel. I am glad that you found that the hotel was easy to find, that you appreciated our close proximity to the very frequent public bus services and enjoyed our location handily situated for visiting Ocean Terminal. I am sorry to hear that the air conditioning... More

goodhol
newcastle upon tyne
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11 reviews
18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

We have now stayed on a couple of occasions at this hotel,too far to walk to edinburgh centre but taxis and buses on doorstep,this Hotel represents excellent value for money for hotel in edinburgh,approx £50 to £70 pound per night for a double room INCLUDING free breakfast which is very good,but main thing for us is car parking ,which is... More

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GMexpressedinburgh, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Dear Goodhol, Thank you for your lovely review of your recent stay with us. It is always a pleasure to receive good feedback and it really motivates the team to maintain high standards. We hope to welcome you back to the hotel again soon. Kind Regards, Fiona Scott Deputy General Manager More

se224141
Lucknow, India
Top Contributor
60 reviews
33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights and found this to be just average. The telephone handset was out of order and they didn't fix even after repeated requests. More

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GMexpressedinburgh, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, responded to this review
10 February 2012

Dear se224141, Thank you for taking the time to review our stay with us. I am disappointed to hear that you found your stay to be just average as our aim is to be a great hotel that guests love. Unfortunately we were experiencing some problems with our internal phone system following a change of power suppliers at the end... More

MRSoli
Glasgow
Contributor
18 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This hotel was good for the money. Beds are not super comfy but there are soft or firm pillows, tea and coffee and a really good shower . The room and bathroom were very clean and newly decorated. The TV and film selection was poor we could not get the film selection to work at all. The room has adjustable... More

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Dunc78
Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I am from Edinburgh, thus I know the city well. However, despite reading such great reviews about this hotel, I wasn't blown away (well, by the air-con maybe!). Who on earth decided it was useful, beneficial and appropriate to have an air-conditioning unit in the bedrooms of a country that is, usually, freezing! I was puzzled on entering the room... More

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GMexpressedinburgh, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, responded to this review
31 January 2012

Dear Dunc78, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay at our hotel as we appreciate all feedback that we receive from our guests. I am sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay but glad that the manager on duty was understanding and honoured our Hospitality Promise. I am also pleased to hear that... More

KABLancs_
Lancs.
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We normally stay at the Holiday Inn near the zoo, but it was full so we tried here. The position is good, opposite the shopping centre and there is a bus stop right outside with a regular bus service to Princes St. (every 5 mins at least), and parking is free. £60 for a double room which included a good... More

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GMexpressedinburgh, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, responded to this review
31 January 2012

Dear KABLancs, Many thanks for posting your review regarding your recent stay. I am glad that you found the price of your stay to be great value for money, that you enjoyed our complimentary Express Start hot buffet breakfast and that you found our location to be convenient for both shopping and public transport access into the city. We are... More

AamirIMehmood
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Me and my gf stayed here for Hogmanay! The hotel was brilliant service and all great view of the coast from our bedroom window and easy access to the city centre even though it was quite far out! The rooms could do with some modernization but other than that very comfortable and spacious! A good nights sleep! More

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cdboy2002
Greenwich, UK
Top Contributor
83 reviews
31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

I hopped on a bus from central Edinburgh to get here and the hotel is located in a very modern area - right next to a large shopping area open in the evenings, so very handy. I only interacted with staff at check in and out, and both were pleasant. Room clean and comfortable. More

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girzie
Shetland, Scotland
Contributor
18 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed for 9 nights in this very clean and comfortable hotel. It was quiet, rooms were serviced every day and the staff were warm, friendly and very helpful. I would reccommend this hotel to anyone. More

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MissyEvans
Contributor
15 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

Free parking at a city hotel was great - taxi fare was £10 to castle - £8 back from Princes Street. 5 min walk to Royal Yacht Britannia Hotel- clean and efficient, some good restaurants within walking distance. More

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront Also Known As

  • Holiday Inn Express Leith
  • Leith Holiday Inn Express
  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh
  • Leith Holiday Inn
Address: Britannia Way, Ocean Drive | Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ , Scotland

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