Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Hotel with spa, near Edinburgh Zoo

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November 2025
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December 2025
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.
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
£75
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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

Showing 10 of 10 rooms
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Premium Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Premium Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Excellent

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Spire Murrayfield Hospital - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Edinburgh Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Edinburgh Corn Exchange - 5 min drive - 2.7 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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Grasslands Restaurant - ‬6 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

Hotel size

    • 303 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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.
    • 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.

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 UK consumer law, 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

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 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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Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, delicious, and plentiful with a wide variety of choice. (58 reviews)
  • The pool was a great facility, enjoyed by kids and adults alike, with many reviewers praising its quality and convenience. (15 reviews)
  • The restaurant served great food, staff were quick and friendly, and the dining area was modern and comfortable. (12 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

Lovely helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Heather, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location for the rugby at murrayfield
Duncan, 1-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

Great place to stay.

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

10/10 Exceptional

Spotlessly clean
Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable stay. All staff were helpful The only issue is there is a lot of steps at the zoo entrance area and step hills to enter if you struggle with this if you don't drive
Tanya, 3-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

A+

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

6/10 Good

Ok hotel. Bath was not very clean.
Jeremy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

good to stay.
SYRUS, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overpriced and not within walking of Royal Mile

Way overpriced even for Outskirts of downtown Edinburgh near Zoo and with pool/hot tub/work-out facilities
Katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had granddaughter with me the childrens buffet in evening was brillant for het All staff wete very helpful amd polite Breakfast is brillant as well
Margo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking limited
Russell, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location for first day in Edinburgh. Bus stop right outside of hotel to take us to Old Town
Murray, 1-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

8/10 Very good

Wonderful welcome, clean room, easy parking and transportation into the city.
Heather McTavish, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Jagannathan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overnight stay

Perfect for an overnight stay with good public transport into town
George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

About 10 minute walk away from evening dining.
Rocky, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We only had a short stay but found the staff helpful and we had everything we needed. There was lots on offer and it is conveniently located.
Hannah, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The shower didn't work in the room and the sink was blocked.
Byron, 1-night trip