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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Name: Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG
Address: 132 Corstorphine Road, Costorphine, Edinburgh, GB

★★★★·8.6/ 10Recommended

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📍132 Corstorphine Road, Costorphine · Edinburgh ↗

📞+441312851478·Official site ↗

1973 opened· 303 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 12:00 PM

Fitness facilities (surcharge)Air conditioningSwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageAll 52 facilities +

Review

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Holiday Inn Edinburgh By IHG offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Experience the wonders of Edinburgh with ease by utilizing the services provided at car hire. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as safety deposit boxes. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Holiday Inn Edinburgh By IHG, as the hotel's laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Holiday Inn Edinburgh By IHG is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests at the hotel can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television, in-room video streaming and cable TV available for their convenience. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hotel's bar. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at Holiday Inn Edinburgh By IHG. Unwind after your day by exploring the salon and find warmth and relaxation. Each day at hotel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps. For individuals who don't want to skip their exercise routine, visiting the hotel fitness center ensures you maintain your vitality and wellness.

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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

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 695 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-04

Guests praise the zoo location, free parking, and friendly staff. Rooms are generally clean. Complaints focus on dated facilities, poor soundproofing (zoo noise/neighbors), limited parking, and weak WiFi signals.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings8.8

Facilities8.3

Cleanliness8.1

Location8.0

Service7.9

Rooms7.8

Value7.5

＋ PraisedExcellent location · Varied breakfast · Convenient transport/parking · Good leisure facilities

－ ComplaintsHigh noise levels · Dated facilities · Poor soundproofing · Room type mismatch

KEYGood for families/drivers. Avoid if noise-sensitive; expect dated decor and confirm parking.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? Is it convenient to reach Edinburgh city center?＋

Located next to Edinburgh Zoo and 4 miles from the airport. While not in the city center, buses provide direct access to Edinburgh Castle and downtown, making it convenient for travelers.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Highly recommended due to its proximity to Edinburgh Zoo, family rooms, kids' meals, and pool. Staff are praised for being child-friendly, though soundproofing can be an issue during busy weekends.

diningAre there varied breakfast options? Is there a kids' menu?＋

Yes, the international restaurant offers a highly rated varied breakfast. Dedicated kid meals and packed lunches are also available to cater to families.

facilityWhat fitness and leisure facilities does the hotel offer?＋

Features the Spirit Health and Fitness Club with a heated pool, gym, sauna, hot tub, and spa, offering views of the Pentland Hills. Note that some facilities may appear dated.

roomWhat are the room conditions like? Is the soundproofing good?＋

Rooms are spacious, air-conditioned, and clean (cleanliness score 8.1). However, soundproofing is a common complaint due to potential noise from the zoo or neighbors; sensitive guests should request quiet rooms.

serviceHow is the staff service attitude?＋

Service scores high at 7.9. Guests consistently praise the friendly, efficient, and helpful staff across front desk, dining, and business services.

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Room types · 10

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Premium Double Room

1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Twin Room with Sofa Bed

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Sofa bed19 ㎡up to 3

Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a sofa. The unit has 3 beds.

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Standard Double Room - Disability Access

1 × Double bed18 ㎡up to 2

Accessible features include lowered baths and surfaces, shower seats, and, where necessary, adjoining rooms for carers. This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, pillow menu and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking

1 × Double bed18 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, pillow menu and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

2 × Double bed18 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 2 beds.

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Standard Double Room with Double Bed and Two Single Sofa Beds

1 × Double bed / 2 × Sofa bed16 ㎡up to 4

This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, pillow menu and tea/coffee making facilities. A sofa bed is also provided.

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Standard Room with Two Single Beds

2 × Twin bed16 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, pillow menu and tea/coffee making facilities.

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RoomPremium Room

Premium Room

1 × Double bed14 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, pillow menu and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also 24-hour room service, and there are bathrobes and slippers for your comfort.

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Standard Double Room

1 × Double bed14 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, pillow menu and tea/coffee making facilities.

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RoomStandard Room

Standard Room

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed14 ㎡up to 2

This air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, desk, pillow menu and tea/coffee making facilities.

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DiningSights

Timberyard

regional · ★ Michelin

££££

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.

4.1km

AVERY

fine_dining · ★ Michelin

££££

When American chef Rodney Wages visited Edinburgh on holiday, he fell in love with the city so much that he decided to move himself, his family and his restaurant here. And that's how Avery, which once graced the streets of San Francisco, came to be located in a classic Georgian townhouse in Stockbridge. Rodney has wholly embraced his Scottish surroundings, taking the country's bountiful produce and treating it with a Californian lightness, while providing bold, distinct flavours – like Orkney scallop dressed with pineapple jus. The drinks flight combines wine, sake, sherry and, of course, a w

4.2km

The Scran & Scallie

Scottish, Traditional Cuisine · Bib

££

Comfort food abounds at this relaxed operation from the Tom Kitchin stable, which positions itself as a real neighbourhood pub, but one that also happens to serve great-tasting food. As this is one of the busiest eateries in Edinburgh, you need to make sure to book if you’re to indulge in the hearty joys of haggis, neeps and tatties, or the signature fish pie that packs in plenty of flavour with its generous helping of seafood. Leave room for dessert too, as the sweet-toothed are well looked after with the likes of vanilla rice pudding.

3.8km

Skua

Modern British · Bib

££

This tiny basement operation in the suburb of Stockbridge comes with dark, moody décor and impressive cooking from the get-go. The menu of rustic sharing plates pushes flavour-packed British ingredients to the fore and the dishes are pleasingly free of superfluous elements, allowing their central components to shine. A carefully curated list includes a selection of natural wines, with those available by the glass listed on the blackboard. Cheery, well-organised service adds to the experience.

4.2km

Noto

Asian Influences, Modern Cuisine · Bib

££

Following the success of aizle, Stuart Ralston took inspiration for his next restaurant from time spent in New York, naming this small plates spot after his NYC roommate, Bob Noto. It’s been a hit ever since, offering well-conceived dishes at sensible prices that are ideal for sharing. The culinary influences span the globe, with a particular focus on a range of Asian cuisines, be that through duck bao buns or a luscious chocolate and miso dessert.

4.4km

tipo

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.

4.5km

The Palmerston

Modern Cuisine

££

Situated on a prime corner site in Edinburgh's West End, this former bank is now filled with a different kind of gold. Culinary delights ranging from house-baked breads and pastries to a full menu of unfussy, European-influenced dishes will ensure you leave satisfied, whenever you decide to drop in. A beautiful conversion has left the interior with polished bistro tables and the feel of a smart dining pub, helped out by the local beers, impressive whisky selection and carefully curated wine list. Look out for the dishes to share, such as Borders venison, red wine and smoked bacon pie.

3.3km

Dulse

seafood

£££

In Edinburgh's bustling West End, this unpretentious spot offers an enticing combination of wine bar and seafood restaurant. Start in the ground-floor bar with a glass from the interesting international list, before heading upstairs to enjoy a celebration of Scottish fish and shellfish. The quality of the produce shines through, from Shetland mussels to Skye langoustines, sometimes enhanced by flavours from Jamaican jerk spice to harissa butter. Head to their sister branch in Leith to put your bib on and get stuck in to the 'seafood boil' experience featuring an array of shellfish.

3.7km

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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Tier × benefits, as tested

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 10

Premium Double Room

Twin Room with Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room - Disability Access

Standard Double Room - Non-Smoking

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

Standard Double Room with Double Bed and Two Single Sofa Beds

Standard Room with Two Single Beds

Premium Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Room

Facilities · 52

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