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Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4.0 star property
Travelers unwind in the spa tub after a day of exploring Edinburgh, then wake up to a global breakfast spread that satisfies every palate

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Just steps from Edinburgh Zoo, Holiday Inn Edinburgh offers international flavors at Traders Restaurant and a welcoming bar. Guests recharge in the sauna, spa tub, or indoor pool, and enjoy manicures and facials. The eco-certified hotel provides free WiFi and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €51
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Corstorphine, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Edinburgh Zoo is a popular local attraction, and if an activity is on the agenda, Carricknowe Golf Course and Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball are worth a visit. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Murrayfield Ice Rink or Murrayfield Stadium. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 6UA

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Zoo which includes zoo animals and marine life
    Edinburgh Zoo
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aerial view of Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn St, Edinburgh, VK
    Murrayfield Stadium
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Corn Exchange, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
    Edinburgh Corn Exchange
    6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Spire Murrayfield Hospital
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Park
    6 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Slateford Station
    6 min drive
  • Balgreen Tram Stop
    15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greggs
    11 min walk
  • The White Lady (Wetherspoon)
    12 min walk
  • Toby Carvery Edinburgh West
    13 min walk
  • The Torfin
    13 min walk
  • St. John's Restaurant
    20 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Upscale hotel near Edinburgh Zoo
Located close to Spire Murrayfield Hospital and Carricknowe Golf Course, Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Traders Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. In addition to a health club and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and ATM/banking services
  • A banquet hall, a ballroom and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 303 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Traders Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 522 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (100 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Edinburgh Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Hotel Edinburgh
Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Edinburgh By Ihg Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG on 8 Mar 2026 start from €51, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG located?

Located in Corstorphine, this spa hotel is steps away from Edinburgh Zoo and Spire Murrayfield Hospital. Carricknowe Golf Course and Murrayfield Ice Rink are also within 1 mi (2 km). Balgreen Tram Stop is 15 minutes by foot and Saughton Tram Stop is 23 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1162 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagdip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tereza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room spotless and great view and great staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay at this hotel, amazing staff couldn't do enough for us, great food and a clean and tidy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a super welcome from staff at reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, polite staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Amenities
Staff were amazing and excellent facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and had all the amenities we needed for our short stay. The toilet was immaculate and looked fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super staff, super comfy room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, had a evening meal which was nioce and the pool was great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were really helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel, clean quite room, comfy beds. Excellent breakfast and bar area. Free carpark a big plus. Bus stop at front of the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bertha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location, the comfortable and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were spot on breakfast was excellent. And the pool and spa were absolutely amazing y
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very pleasant and helpful Room clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay particularly the spa where staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love dining facility. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean, staff very nice. Beds were not comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rajinder Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice, bedroom very comfortable and staff superb thanks 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Great location with a bus stop right outside the hotel to take you into the city centre. Free onsite parking and a reasonably priced bar. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel , great location

great room , spacious, clean , good location , on the bus route at the zoo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great visit. Friendly staff and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025