This modern hotel has a quiet location with easy access by bus to the city center, 2 mi away. It is 5 mi from Edinburgh Airport and offering parking and air-conditioned rooms. Each room overlooks the city or the Pentland Hills. All rooms are having Walk In Power Showers, Flat Screen TV, Private bathroom and Free Wifi throughout the hotel. City West is less than 2.5 mi from Edinburgh Waverley Rail Station. The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Dean Gallery are less than 1 mi away. Nearby attractions is Dean Village, Royal Botanic Gardens, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, National War Museum, Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh Castle, National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Royal Yacht Britannia. Order food from the hotel's snack menu, free buffet breakfast, light bites and coffees throughout the day and grab a bite to eat in the evening from our snack menu. The bar/lounge serves meals and drinks all day and the large-screen TV.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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

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

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.1
Free Wifi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great. Clean and comfortable room, friendly staff, great little 24 hour bar and lovely breakfast!
  • Brandy
    United States of America United States of America
    My family and I were traveling from Virginia and we loved this hotel. It was close to everything and had easy access to the buses.
  • Anna-luisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, with a grocery places across the road Good selection for breakfast, would have preferred some more spreads and more fruit
  • Jordyn
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was good. This hotel had good parking as well. Staff was friendly and the room was good.
  • Jo
    United States of America United States of America
    We liked the fact there was bar and restaurant service in the evening!
  • Aaron
    Canada Canada
    Location was on a bus route to the west end of Edinburgh
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant hot breakfast. Location perfect 10 mins on a bus and straight in the city centre.
  • Hugo
    Canada Canada
    Great location, access of car park, comfortable and clean.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable and clean. Great location and handy amenities.
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Staff was very helpful, and everything was clean. Everything worked, and the bed was comfortable. The choice of pillows was a nice touch.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Elevator

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Playground

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

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

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £10 per day.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking the Double Room with Two Double Beds: Please specify the number of adults and children staying in this room. You can use the Special Requests box when booking. (This room has a maximum occupancy of 2 adults and 2 children).

on-site parking for guests £5.00 per day

An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel

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

    • Playground
  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
  • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel is 2 miles from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.