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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Free daily continental breakfast
BBQ/picnic area
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Near Edinburgh Castle, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West offers continental breakfast, a playground, free in-room WiFi, a garden, and a welcoming bar. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Ravelston, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG is in the suburbs. Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Princes Street. Traveling with kids? Make time for Edinburgh Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium.
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107 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH4 3HL

What's nearby

  • Dean Village - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Haymarket Tram Station - 5 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 8 min drive
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ronaq Indian Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bon Appetea - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Craigcrook Delicatessen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mimi’s Bakehouse - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG

Family-friendly hotel near Murrayfield Stadium
At Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and a playground. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Lounge

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 8 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG located?

This family-friendly Edinburgh hotel is located in the suburbs, within 1 mi (2 km) of Western General, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, and Dean Village. Murrayfield Stadium and Princes Street are also within 2 mi (3 km). Murrayfield Stadium Tram Stop is 26 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City West by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bedroom , great staff and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was excellent and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy public transport to the Royal Mile. Wonderful breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hirudika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean,good view from the windows.My only concern was charging for parking and bathroom was quite small.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hok Ming Mingson

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast is excellent , holiday is clean and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was perfect, clean and spacious, the staff better, only 15 minutes to the center of the city, Edinburgh is one of the mos beautiful cities that I visited, if I coming again to Edinburgh I stay again in the same place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quality hoyel for 1 night out in Edinburgh . the bar restaurant there is fantastic. Hotel staff and rooms all fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sigrid

Located close to bus stop. We loved visiting Edinburgh, the hotel was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lorenzo Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating to our request
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, no complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Stay

Great stay. Lica (or Lyca) was brilliant in helping us with early check in for our wedding and also helped with other bits. Great hotel, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anupam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with good hospitality. Breakfast had various options with excellent service from the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Mansfield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great area to stay for us going to the rugby.

Ideal for us going to the rugby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anibal

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
it needs serious upgrading!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Accessible rooms great size. Breakfast fantastic. Staff more than helpful. Did find lift on small size for wheelchair and support person.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

parthiv

Average
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel

Our stay was excellent, service, room, food everything was impeccable..... would definitely do it again....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Short bus journey to the beautiful city. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and friendly Staff helpful Breakfast was good Parking reasonable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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