My husband, son & 15 year old son stayed here for three nights and found it a great base to explore both Leith & Edinburgh. We travelled by rail from Yorkshire to Edinburgh Waverley Station and then just caught the bus (I think nos. 22 or 36) from Princess Street straight to Leith (about 10-15 mins) & the bus stop... more

This is just like any other Holiday Inn Express, little tired and only the basics. Breakfast is ordinary but it is only express so can't complain for that reason. Room we had - triple with our adult daughter was very ordinary. Desk staff were very helpful and efficient. Bit far away from most things but we walked everywhere anyway. more

Good clean hotel. Located across the road from Ocean Terminal shopping complex. You may think that it is not central, however, there is a fabulous bus service and a day ticket only costs £3. Rooms are clean and comfortable beds. Continental breakfast plentiful. All in all a good deal. more

This Express hotel is situated next to The Royal Yacht Britania on a bus route to the centre of Edinburgh.The room and service at this hotel is on a par with other Express Hotels.The only negative point was that only one lift was in use for both days of our stay. more

My wife & I travel around Great Britain & always try to stay in a Holiday Inn Express as they offer a reasonably priced, clean & efficient service, & this hotel was no exception. Whilst never going overboard on 'frills', the hotel offers everything you could want on a short break. The hotel has a bar, & snacks are available... more

It's not really waterfront. It's one of those neighbourhoods where if you know precisely where to go, you've got a few restaurants and shops (including a rather average mall) but if you make a wrong turn, you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. The room felt just a bit too small. Breakfast was crowded but decently stocked and... more

the positives first- location was good and breakfast was fine. Negatives- When we arrived at our room, we had been given a smoking room, in fact, i think it smelled so much that the cleaner must have been smoking whilst cleaning it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! we were not given a choice of smoking or non smoking at the time of booking, which... more

The room and bathroom, although small, were functional and had almost everything we could want. No mini-bar. Bed was comfortable and the room clean. Breakfast was a let down apparently consisting only of fruit and rolls, and although included in our GBP 90 rate, we decided to forego for more substantial breakfast fare accompanied by a seaview on the Portobello... more

This is a well-situated hotel where we can leave the car and not have to move it again before leaving, as the local transport is so good. The room was large enough for two and the bed was large and comfy; a kettle and tea/coffe supplies made it welcoming. We enjoyed the copious buffet breakfast even tho' the kitchen staff... more