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Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Edinburgh Zoo

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Located close to Edinburgh Zoo, Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with international cuisine at Traders Restaurant and a bar. Relax in the sauna or spa tub, indulge in some pampering with manicures and facials, or take a dip in the indoor pool. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for those seeking comfort.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • 16 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €78
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Why we love this property

Culinary options galore
International cuisine awaits at the restaurant and bar. This hotel offers locally-sourced, organic food, plus English, vegan, and vegetarian breakfast options.
Pillow paradise
Guestrooms showcase customisable comfort with a specialised pillow menu. The hotel delivers culinary delights around the clock via 24-hour room service.
Work and play perfection
Located in both business and entertainment districts, this hotel offers 16 meeting rooms and a business centre. After work, enjoy the spa and health club.

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • 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
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - twin
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 6UA

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 23 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 6 min drive
  • South Gyle Station - 8 min drive
  • Kingsknowe Station - 8 min drive
  • Balgreen Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Saughton Tram Stop - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Lady (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Grasslands Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

At Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Zoo and Murrayfield Stadium. You can visit the spa to indulge in facials or manicures and pedicures, and international cuisine is served at Traders Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 303 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 16 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (522 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Traders Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property uses a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

National rating

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

Also known as

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Scotland
Edinburgh Holiday Inn
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG?

Yes, Traders Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG is a short 2-minute walk from Edinburgh Zoo and 11 minutes' walk from Spire Murrayfield Hospital. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a good selection of food and a pleasant experience. (54 reviews)
  • The restaurant served great food, staff were quick and friendly, and the dining area was modern and comfortable. (12 reviews)
  • The pool was a great facility, enjoyed by kids and adults alike, with many guests praising its quality and convenience. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel , great location

great room , spacious, clean , good location , on the bus route at the zoo
Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Liked it so much we chose to stay day before we left Scotland. Location was great and room was comfortable and staff all exceptional.
Judi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy Hotel
Don, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay.

It was very comfortable and clean. The staff was very friendly.
LyDee, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Clean comfortable room. Staff were friendly and helpful and it’s in a great location for our needs
Yvonne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Parking was hard work, rooms were tired, a bit dated. Staff were good and friendly.
Steven, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

OK dated but convenient and good price
Graham, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay, everything we needed, friendly staff.
Claus, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My Holiday In Scotland

Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful
Michelle, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Small but well equipped

Quick and easy check in, parking easy. Rooms are compact but well equipped though look a little tired, especially in the tiny bathroom.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and quite on the hill!

The stay was great! Great breakfast. My wife is Vegan and had no problem finding a good variety of food to eat ! The hotel is on the 31 bus line direct to downtown and the royal Mile.
Eric, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A+

Great hotel, good breakfast, right next to the zoo.
Roberto Carlos, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location between city center and airport. Not a destination hotel. Just ez and clean.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking limited
Russell, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff. Breakfast was ok but not enough fruit. Upgraded to family room so thank you. The bathroom was a tad tired though.
Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean comfortable rooms

Rooms clean and comfortable Bus access to downtown Edinburgh and airport right out front and convenient Staff friendly
laura, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a good break away for me and my daughter.
Kim, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of our four beds had dirty linen this was sorted immediately and no more problems everything else was spotless and clean.
Lovely break at hotel which was so nice and handy for our zoo trip. Hotel was lovely meals delicious and staff so friendly
Best view in Edinburgh same view from hotel dining room
Agnes, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

From the outside it could do with a clean and looks like an old office block. However looks can be deceiving well set out inside and thankfully not too hot which i find most hotels to be so Nice and quiet for a full hotel would go back for sure
Alastair, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location, buses into city centre. Nice pool, good breakfast
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Did not use hot tub. Parking was fine.
Darla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay right next to the zoo with plenty of save in the bar area
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable

Lovely hotel with lots of facilities swimming pool spa and food served until late. It’s situated on the bus route to the airport and the city centre right next door to Edinburgh Zoo.
Anne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were friendly and check in was seamless. We enjoyed a lovely meal at the restaurant. The room was great.
Shelley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property
Lira, 3-night trip