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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Name: Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
Address: Picardy Place, Edinburgh, GB

★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended

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📍Picardy Place · Edinburgh ↗

📞+441315582307·Official site ↗

2017-01-16 opened· 186 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Express check-outAir conditioning24-hour front deskFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageAll 52 facilities +

Review

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Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By IHG. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Discovering Edinburgh becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hotel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hotel. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as express check-in or check-out and safety deposit boxes. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's tours. At the hotel, utilize the on-site dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. For all your minor, last-minute requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them, eliminating the need to venture out. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By IHG, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Elevate your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with blackout curtains, ensuring a more pleasant stay for you. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television, in-room video streaming and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms at the hotel, a coffee or tea maker is available for those moments when it seems necessary. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day carefree at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre By IHG, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar.

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Room upgradeSubject to availability

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Free breakfastRarely

Lounge accessRarely

Late checkoutSubject to availability

延迟至14:00退房 · until 14:00

Welcome giftSubject to availability

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 519 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-05

Guests praise the excellent location, convenient transport, and helpful staff. Rooms are generally clean. Main complaints involve facility issues like leaking showers, noise, and steep stairs hindering luggage, alongside concerns about high prices.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.1

Service8.7

Cleanliness8.6

Surroundings8.6

Value8.4

Facilities8.1

Rooms7.9

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Friendly staff · Clean and tidy rooms · Good breakfast selection

－ ComplaintsSmall room size · Street noise · Old facilities/poor maintenance · Crowded breakfast area

KEYIdeal for those prioritizing location and transit. Guests with large luggage should note multiple stairs. Verify room specifics regarding noise and shower design beforehand.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the hotel's location and transport access?＋

Located in the heart of New Town, it is a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Rail Station. The location dimension scores 9.1/10, praised for its prime access.

diningIs breakfast included and what is its quality?＋

Yes, a complimentary hot buffet breakfast is included. While it can get crowded during peak hours, guests generally praise its variety and convenience.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

It allows pets and offers family rooms. However, some rooms are small, and the old building has many stairs, which may hinder luggage or stroller handling.

businessIs it convenient for business travelers? Are there office facilities?＋

Very convenient near the train station. It offers 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and free WiFi. The lounge bar is suitable for casual work.

coupleHow is the experience for couples? Is it quiet?＋

The romantic location is loved by couples. However, soundproofing can be poor in some rooms, with potential tram or street noise. Request higher floors away from streets.

roomWhat are the room facilities like? Any notable downsides?＋

Rooms are modern with satellite TV and power showers. Some guests report dated facilities, leaking showers, or uncomfortable beds. Cleanliness scores 8.6/10.

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AVERY

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Timberyard

regional · ★ Michelin

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A big red door indicates that you have arrived at this rustic warehouse conversion, in which the chefs practise a culinary ethos that centres around the local, the seasonal and letting the produce speak for itself. It takes a lot of skill and no little ability to take just a few prime ingredients and fashion dishes that are so well defined and satisfying, and the kitchen here pulls it off with aplomb. You can warm yourself by the stove in winter or sit in the walled courtyard in the summer. The lovely service team are on the ball and the music’s great too.

1.5km

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Italian · Bib

££

Named after the fine Italian '00' flour that’s used for making pasta, this relaxed and comforting restaurant could quickly become your go-to in Edinburgh’s New Town. British, Mediterranean and Italian cuisines all influence the menu, which provides plenty of flavour and value for money. The small plates selection is mightily appealing, but it's the seriously good homemade pastas like bigoli cacio e pepe that most catch the eye.

789m

Noto

Asian Influences, Modern Cuisine · Bib

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881m

Heron

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

There's such a pleasant feel to this neighbourhood restaurant, courtesy of a bright, clean look that’s matched by warm and unstuffy service. The skilful cooking is founded on fine Scottish produce, whether that be excellent sea trout or the finest berries from Fife. The tasting menu will allow you to make the most of the chefs’ talents, and all fits together like a well-crafted jigsaw. Ask for a table by the window if you want to watch the world go by around the Port of Leith, or opt for a seat at the spacious counter.

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Condita

Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

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Martin Wishart

Modern Cuisine, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

££££

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

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Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast

Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Facilities · 52

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