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300 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, Scotland
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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile
Ranked #39 of 140 hotels in Edinburgh
4.0 of 5 stars 484 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Friendly and helpful(14)
  • Very clean(11)
  • Great location(11)
  • Old town(10)
  • Train station(9)
  • Continental breakfast(8)
  • Breakfast room(8)
  • Good location(8)
  • Front desk staff(8)
  • Short walk(7)
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Chicago, Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Just what you would expect”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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The Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile was just what you would expect from a Holiday Inn. Basic accommodations, clean, and welcoming. We encountered no problems. Staff were friendly and responsive. Room had nice amenities. Bathroom was clean and well appointed. Beds were standard. The most notable feature of this hotel is its location - only a few moments walk from the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. You can easily walk to the main Edinburgh attractions from this location and there are plenty of food options nearby from traditional Scottish pubs to Mediterranean take out to Pizza Hut. It's also a short walk to the train station and the Airlink. The hotel was a bit tricky to find as directions referring to the closes can be difficult to navigate if you are new to the area, but once you have your bearings, it should be no problem.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Akron, Ohio
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“you cant go wrong”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

this was so convenient. Easy walking distance from everywhere. Comfy Beds. Modern, and full breakfast buffet. The staff were amazingly helpful and FRIENDLY! On check out day, it was no problem for them to hold our luggage in a locked room while we continued to sight see.
Make sure you eat at World's End around the corner (near the bagpipe shop!!) . We ate authentic Scottish food. Dont be afraid to try Haggis. Really yummy!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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wemyss bay, Inverclyde, Scotland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Really helpful staff!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Stayed here with my pal in December for one night. We were doing Xmas shopping and taking in the whole German Market thing and a few pubs! The hotel was in a great location for the Royal Mile and Princess Street. Rooms were clean and breakfast was really nice. We found the staff really helpful as they offered to hold our luggage while we went shopping before our journey home. If they had not offered we would have been carrying lots of shopping around Edinburgh all day!! Would certainly use again and the price is brill.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Denver, Colorado
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Wonderful hotel, great staff, great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

My husband and I spent the night at this hotel in December before returning to the States. The front desk staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. The Hotel is very clean and the rooms are nice and cozy. Right around the corner from the Royal Mile. Would highly recommend staying here.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bredon, England, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Clean rooms with air-con.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

I usually stay here whilst in Edinburgh. The location is good for the old town, the rooms are clean and comfy and the service second to none. I have never been let down by the staff or regretted staying here. Only minor criticism is that the breakfasts are a bit basic.

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh Holiday Inn
Address: 300 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1NA, Scotland
Price range (per night):* INR6,833 - 23,412

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