Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront, an IHG Hotel

Actually, the main asset of this hotel is its location. Public transport is nearby and easy: tram stop Ocean Terminal is just nextdoor. We came directly from the airport by tram, no changes at all. Several bus lines serving Edinburgh city center have a stop on the other side of the hotel. Right nextdoor as well. We came late home from the Tattoo and could easily get back to the hotel by tram, even very late. Otherwise there's another bus stop served by night bus a stroll away. The parking lot looks nice. 10 Pounds a day. The room was large enough and clean. Excellent bed / sheets. AC worked well. Good TV set / remote / channels. Other advantage: this place is rather easy to reach by car, compared with Edinburgh center which can get very busy and congested. Holiday Inn is located outside of the "chaos" and public transport does the rest!

Although a little far from the center, the hotel is located next to both the tram and bus stops, right near the cruise terminal and all main Edinburgh's attractions can easily be reached in a short time. The staff was kind and helpful, helping us to resolve even small problems during our stay. The breakfast was rich and varied, with genuine flavors and a very wide choice.

Room was comfortable, clean and had all basic amenities you need. As a Coeliac, I have to eat gluten free and was really pleased to see a separate toaster, gluten free bread, porridge and cornflakes. I was also extremely happy that the kind Dining and Kitchen staff carried out my request to make me scrambled egg in the kitchen (this is better for me as it avoids any risk of gluten contamination from the buffet - that can be caused by other guests accidental using serving implements that have been supplied to pick up other gluten containing products).

Location was great for britania visit and foodhall etc. A visit to McChans chinese was good. Room was clean. Comfy bed. Staff were amazing and helpful. There is a large tv in the bar so we watched the football with a beer or two. Parking was good although there was a fee of 20.00 for 2 nights. Breakfast was ok but avoid busy times. Would definitely return to this hotel.

Holiday Inn Express hotels are generally good quality budget hotels, though at £150 a night, this stretches the understanding of "budget" a little. Much to like about this hotel; exceptionally friendly and helpful staff; warm welcome at check-in, great service for breakfast in the restaurant. Rooms on the small side, but well equipped with pleasing interior decor. Several USB sockets for charging devices including by the bedside. Functional bathroom with cubicle shower, again on the small side, but with lashings of hot water and good temperature control in the shower. Extremely comfortable king-size bed and good sound insulation. Free Wi-Fi adequate for web surfing and e mails though limited bandwidth rules out streaming. First-class buffet cooked breakfast.