This hotel is next to Edinburgh Zoo, close to Murrayfield Stadium and 4 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. It offers a pool, gym, free parking and a restaurant. Each room at this Holiday Inn is spacious, with tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Every room also has air conditioning and free WiFi. Holiday Inn Edinburgh is 3 miles west of the city center and has a view of the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh Castle and the city center are easy to access by bus, with stops less than 5 minutes’ walk away. The hotel’s Spirit Health and Fitness Club has a sauna, spa and offers beauty treatments. There is an international restaurant, as well as a cocktail lounge. Start the day with a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
2 sofa beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 full beds
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.4
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.1

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yash
    India India
    Excellent receptionist (Dhruv) who gave us suggestions of places to visit in the city and acted almost like a Chaperone. We got upgraded to executive suite which was very tidy and well maintained. We even got 50% off at the zoo next door.
  • Juan
    Colombia Colombia
    Its our second stay at this hotel. Lobby and restaurant are nice as well as the bar. Rooms are in good condition and are spacious. They could use a little updating but otherwise OK. Staff was outstanding. Dhruv at reception was very polite,...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great for tourists. Quick bus into town great experience
  • Alex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. and food, very friendly and helpful staff
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, plenty of parking, clean rooms, great restaurant and lovely breakfast buffet.
  • K
    Kirstin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location to the zoo was excellent, the fact there was a swimming pool that was warm and good choice of breakfast Had an issue with a loud neighbour which the staff dealt with great
  • Alannah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms were very clean, friendly staff and the kids loved the pool Excellent choice of food on the menu and loads to select for breakfast Best sleep I've had in ages
  • Biju
    India India
    Nice place but away from the city centre with great room view n nice restaurant
  • L
    Lillian
    Botswana Botswana
    The breakfast was great. There was variety and the staff were very kind and helpful
  • Filippo
    Italy Italy
    location is great and access to buses to anywhere is immediate. breakfast is also great. the room was huge.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Trader's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Suit press
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Chinese

House rules
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

FAQs about Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is 2.9 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Back massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Full-body massage
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Head massage
    • Locker rooms
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming pool
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage
  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel on this page.

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Trader's Restaurant
  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet