Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel
At Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Edinburgh Castle and Murrayfield Stadium. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, Princes Street and Edinburgh Zoo are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
129 rooms
Arranged over 8 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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.
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
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured on-site self-parking (GBP 10 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 43
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Hotel Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Parking
Secured self parking costs GBP 10 per day
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.
Also known as
Edinburgh City West Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West
Holiday Inn Hotel Edinburgh City West
Edinburgh Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Edinburgh City - West Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh City - West Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West Hotel
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Hotel Lounge.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel like?
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One and 19 minutes' walk from Western General.
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8,4
Very good
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8,8/10
Cleanliness
8,8/10
Staff & service
8,2/10
Amenities
8,4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8,4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
14 January 2025
Friendly and comfortable hotel
Very friendly staff throughout our stay. The breakfast had a good variety of items and all was a good quality. I found the bed a bit hard. We were in room 406 and there a was a bit of an odour from drain of shower. All in all it was a good experience.
Aileen
Aileen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 January 2025
Very clean and friendly
Staff helpful
Breakfast was good
Parking reasonable
Balbir
Balbir, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
01 January 2025
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
26 December 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Fab
Amazing stay
Laura
Laura, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
09 December 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 November 2024
Comfortable and friendly
Staying for a few nights whilst my bathroom is being renovated. Excellent facilities and friendly, helpful staff. Only issue was the shower, not particularly powerful and the temperature control was temperamental. But overall very satisfied and going to stay again for a few nights. Very convenient for work and home.
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Stayed 2 nights, room was cleaned, happy with it.
Emily
Emily, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Alistair
Alistair, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
Joan
Joan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
07 November 2024
Comfortable stay
All in all a comfortable stay. Not much space in the room but perhaps if I had paid for a superior room space would have been greater. My wife had an evening meal which she said the Moules frites were nice but that the sticky toffee pudding was a bit of a disaster. Good price for what was on offer.
William
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2024
Convenient hotel with great breakfast
Convenient hotel with great breakfast
Gemma
Gemma, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
20 October 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
14 October 2024
We had booked for 3 (had to pay extra for the third person) room wasn’t set up for three and they kept taking our 3rd towel away. Of our whole month long trip this was our most expensive accommodation and it didn’t quite live up to the price. Not fully in city centre but the bus system near by was easy to figure out
shaye
shaye, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
09 October 2024
Easily accessible by public transport so you didn’t have to take your car into the Old City and pay for parking. Staff were very friendly and the breakfast buffet had a great selection.
Pamela
Pamela, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
08 October 2024
Stay was good, service in the bar was ok, food was not nice. I had the mussels which was in a nice sauce but the mussels themselves were dry and tough, the ham and cheese toastie was dripping in grease and the pizza had far too much cheese on it so was greasy and soggy
Chris
Chris, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
07 October 2024
Fantastic Hotel!
Wonderful & friendly service! The location is perfect for easily and quickly traveling by bus to the tourist area of Edinburgh, without having to stay right in the middle of the crowds. Our room was clean and modern. There are plenty of outlets available, but bring your own adapters.
The breakfast was amazing, with so many options! We ate dinner there on two evenings. The food was fresh and delicious.
We would definitely stay here again!
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
05 October 2024
We stayed here one night but the room was clean and the staff was pleasant.
Melissa
Melissa, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
05 October 2024
Good room, paper thin walls
It was a little hard finding it but worth it. Disappointed that cash payment not available for food and bar and very disappointed parking was not included, discount offered though. Clean room but the noise from two rooms was very disappointing. No we didn’t say anything. We just had an extra early morning.
Russell
Russell, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
05 October 2024
Great hotel. Easy to get to and there is a shopping plaza close by.
Bethany
Bethany, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
02 October 2024
Glen
Glen, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
01 October 2024
Staff was not helpful.
Alan
Alan, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
Dmitry
Dmitry, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 September 2024
Basic Express Hotel but a guest laundry facility would be fantastic addition
Gloria
Gloria, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
The staff were excellent the room and bathroom was very clean