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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 £101
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Why we love this property

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.
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.

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Carricknowe Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Murrayfield Ice Rink - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Skirmish Edinburgh Paintball - 8 min drive - 3.2 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 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Torfin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Toby Carvery Edinburgh West - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG

Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Zoo and Spire Murrayfield Hospital. 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.
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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
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–10:30 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
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.95 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 fire extinguisher, 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

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

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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.

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

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently great with a variety of choices and high-quality food. (95 reviews)
  • The pool and spa were relaxing and great for a quick swim, with some guests describing them as amazing and very nice. (27 reviews)
  • The spa facilities, including the jacuzzi, heated pool, and sauna, were excellent and provided a relaxing experience. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Breakfast Great Bed
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, super helpful staff and spacious rooms
Emma, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy access Great staff Excellent location Easy parking
Christopher, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely, hotel clean, nice food
Gillian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room lovely and clean also spacious met with lovely staff when checking and in the bar/dining area lovely decor,parking free after 5 at the zoo car park Would definitely stay again
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quick and easy check in. Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was everything i needed.
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly staff. Pool was nice and quiet early in the morning.
Claire, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room , friendly staff
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful stay at the holiday Inn ( near the zoo) very spacious, very clean and organised-by friendly professional team. Well connected to airport and city. I hope to return when visiting Edinburgh again.
Pam, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Perfect stay for business, good parking. Breakfast excellent. Good WiFi.
Pete, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so helpful, friendly and great with the kids. The food was also excellent!
Beverly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, no queues and good breakfast.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, exactly what we needed as a family of 3. Good selection of food for our 3 year old at the restaurant. Great location for visiting the zoo next door and easy access to the buses (bud stop straight outside hotel)
andrea, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Ok room for a family, little bit outdated. Breakfast average. Location ok, good car parking.
Joachim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff, room very clean, breakfast was very good with a large selection of hot and cold items
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast location and staff
Jagdip, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is dated but despite this is very comfortable and very clean the staff are very pleasant and helpful our room was a good size although the bathroom was very small we could not both fit in at one time so tooth brushing was done separately. The breakfast was plently to choose from with a quality coffee and quality fruit all the hot food was hot and quickly replenish
Lorrae, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a good stay only thing I would say is the bar needs to sell Tenants Larger Staff great , always friendly
Niall, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing breakfast and restaurant, good close bus links
will, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room,nice bar,Friendly,helpful staff and a decent breakfast
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food
Stuart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was fit for purpose.
Duncan, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room could be cleaner ( behind the beds) Beds were not of good quality Staff were extremely pleasant, helpful and polite. Breakfast was excellent. Amenities and location are good Thank you
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fast check in, friendly staff. Room was clean and big for one person. Bus stops are nearly.
Andrei, 7-night trip