- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
About this property
This modern hotel is next to the Ocean Terminal shopping centre and the Royal Yacht Britannia. It has paid onsite parking, air-conditioned rooms and regular buses to the city centre stop outside. The modern en suite rooms have a hairdryer, wall mounted TVs with Freeview, work desk, power shower, and tea and coffee making facilities. There are also USB charger ports, an iron and an ironing board in every room. Guests can relax in the modern lounge area, offering free WiFi, or make use of the all day dining and stylish bar which serves coffees, teas, premium spirits, craft beers and world wines. Pizzas are served 24 hours a day and food service includes paninis, soup and burgers. A free buffet breakfast is included and offers continental items such as pastries, yoghurts and fruits, as well as hot items including, bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages and beans. The Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront is in the old port area. The area's shops, bars and restaurants are just a short walk away. Princes Street, Royal Botanic Gardens, Palace of Holyroodhouse, St James Quarter, Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh Castle, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station and the city centre are less than 2.5 miles away. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 12 km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Sustainability
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jane
United Kingdom“Standard Holiday Inn Express, opposite the Ocean Terminal shopping centre, which was useful, with reasonably placed private car parking” - Paul United Kingdom“Next to tram stop. Quiet. Breakfast was plenty of choice”
- Richardson United Kingdom“Tran car station is closed, and free car parking is available nearby.”
- Shrenik
Ireland“The location is very nice. Tram station is just opposite to hotel and there are many buses to city center” - Valerie United Kingdom“Location on tram route and just far enough out of city centre”
- Jaideep United Kingdom“Location is perfect, hotel is clean and comfortable with the best staff.”
- Mary United Kingdom“Staff were very helpful. Room was extremely comfortable. Good location near tram stop and not far from some really excellent restaurants. My go-to area to stay.”
- Stacey United Kingdom“Lovely hotel and very accommodating. They moved our room to the ground floor just a couple of days before we were due to stay as I broke my foot. Buffet breakfast (which was lovely & free to all guests) is also located on the ground floor so was...”
- Ian United Kingdom“Friendly staff, lovely and clean, very comfortable, nice breakfast, great location near the shore, tram just around the corner.”
- Kajal
India“good location, good communication with trams, buses, good breakfast options, reception people are good in hiring taxis, they allows to keep luggages after checkout for few hours with no additional cost.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.
Please note that cash payments are not allowed.
Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies.
Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please note that guests may be assigned a different room type and bed configurations.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
