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A modern hotel in Edinburgh's Old Town, with free WiFi and breakfast included
The Holiday Inn Express® Edinburgh - Royal Mile hotel places you in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. A 15-minute walk takes you to Edinburgh Castle, as well as shopping on Princes Street, where you can catch a tram to the New Town and Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Waverley train station, a 10-minute walk away, is served by direct trains to Glasgow and London. Edinburgh Bus Station is 14 minutes away by foot.
You can learn about Scotland's industry and natural history at the National Museum of Scotland, an eight-minute walk from the hotel. Take a tour of the 16th-century Holyrood Palace to view the antique-furnished rooms of the official Scottish residence of the Queen. It's just a 15-minute stroll to the city's main shopping areas of Princes Street and George Street.
You can host events for up to 30 people in the hotel's flexible, air-conditioned meeting room. State-of-the-art AV equipment and free WiFi helps your presentation go well. Discounted parking is available at the nearby NCP car park.
Begin your day with the inclusive Express Start Breakfast, featuring hot sausages, scrambled eggs, baked beans and continental items. In the lobby lounge bar, you can order hot snacks or unwind with friends over a chilled glass of wine or a cold pint.
Sleep
- Black-out Shades
- In-Room Heating and A/C Controls
- Extra Bedding Available
- Sofa Bed/Sleeper Couch
Bathroom/Personal Care
- Private Bathroom
- Bathroom Amenities Available
- Hair Dryer
- Separate/Walk-in Shower
In-Room Features
- Coffee Maker
- Tea Maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work Desk with Lamp
- Desk-level Electrical Outlet
- Cable/Satellite
- Stereo/Radio
- Direct-dial Phone
- 120AC
- Electrical Adapters Available
- Windows Open by Guest
Added Value
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Oversized Bath Towels
- Complimentary Coffee/Tea Supplies
- Breakfast Buffet Included
- Continental Breakfast Included
- Off-site Restaurant Delivery Available
Hotel Bars & Lounges
Our hotel bar can be found next to the reception on the ground floor. A selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages and snacks are available to purchase as well as a limited hot menu of pizzas and currys. The favourite Mackays ice cream is also a great treat.
Location: Edinburgh city centre Royal Mile
Hours of Operation: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Business Services
- 1 Meeting Room(s) Available
- Printer
- Copier
Internet Access
- Free High-Speed Internet in all Rooms
- Wireless Internet service is free for all IHG® Rewards Club members
Housekeeping & Laundry
- Daily Housekeeping
Added Value
- Wake Up Calls
- Storage Space Available
Hotel Details
300 Cowgate
Edinburgh, EH1 1NA
United Kingdom
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Check-in Age: 18
Accessibility + -
- Public Entrance
- Guest Rooms
- Elevators
- Public Restrooms
Accessible Hotel Areas
- Ramp Access
- Visual Alarm/Alert in Guest Rooms
Provided by Hotel
Pet Policy + -
- Pets Allowed
- Service Animals Allowed
- Pet Fee per Night: 20 GBP
- You are most welcome to bring your pet to our hotel. The cost is 20 GBP per night as a cleaning charge. One dog per room. Dogs are not allowed in the Great Room or public lounge unless they are Assistance Dogs.
Facility + -
- Smoke-Free Facility
- Number of Floors: 5
- Total Number of Rooms: 78
- Number of Non-Smoking Rooms: 78
- Number of Accessible Rooms: 4
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Public Spaces Renovated in: 2017
- Guest Rooms Renovated in: 2016
Languages + -
Languages Spoken by Staff
- English
- Polish
Credit Cards + -
- American Express
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Diners Club
- Carte Blanche
- Discover
- Business Advantage