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Other places to stay in and around Edinburgh
Are you searching Edinburgh hotels for one near the city’s landmark
attractions, including Edinburgh Castle?
Look no further, Edinburgh hotels don't come any better than the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel.
Holiday Inn Accommodation
Popular among Edinburgh hotels, the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel boasts stylish décor, 78 fully air conditioned guestrooms, FREE Wi-Fi internet access throughout plus a FREE hot breakfast buffet to help get your day off to a flying start. There's Priority Club Rewards points too!
Newly opened in February 2008 it offers the latest in home comforts and is one of the few UK Express hotels to feature air conditioned guestrooms, in fact we are the only air conditioned Express hotel in Edinburgh! There’s FREE Wi-Fi internet throughout our Edinburgh hotel.
Guestrooms
After a day sightseeing in Edinburgh or after a hard day’s meeting
in Edinburgh you want to be able to relax, unwind and get a good night’s
sleep. At the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel our rooms
are designed to help you do just that.
Each of our 78 guestrooms, is furnished in an attractive, modern style with everything you’ll need for a great hotel stay in Edinburgh. As an added bonus each guestroom has FREE high speed Wi-Fi internet access and is fully air conditioned, making our hotel one of the few air conditioned Express hotels in the UK. Indeed Edinburgh’s only air conditioned Express hotel!
A FREE hot breakfast buffet is included each morning too!
Guestroom features:
· FREE air conditioning
· FREE high speed Wi-Fi internet access
· En-suite bathroom with power shower
· Hairdryer
· Black out curtains
· Flat screen TV
· Satellite TV with pay per view movies
· Tea & coffee making facilities
· Work desk with direct dial telephone
· Family rooms available (subject to availability)
· Wheelchair accessible rooms (available on request)
Breakfast in Edinburgh
Wakey, wakey it’s time for breakfast! And now it's not only a FREE
continental breakfast but a a FREE hot breakfast too!
At Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel, one of the superior Edinburgh budget hotels, it’s all about giving you more. Regardless of the reason for your stay in Edinburgh our trademark complimentary hot breakfast, included in all of our room rates, is sure to satisfy.
Our extensive selection typically includes; a choice of cereals, muesli, muffins, croissants, fruit, yoghurts, toast with a choice of preserves or spreads, fruit juices, teas, coffees and now sausage and egg.
So whether it’s an Edinburgh city break or meetings in Edinburgh, stay at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel and get your day off to the best possible start with our extensive complimentary breakfast buffet.
Bars
Join us for a drink in Edinburgh
At the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel we want you to relax
and unwind on your visit. Why not join us for a drink in the trendy, informal
surrounds of our lobby bar. Whether your favourite tipple is simply a
coffee or you’d prefer a chilled glass of wine or a beer we have
something to whet your whistle in our fully stocked bar. If you feel a
little peckish we offer a selection of nibbles to keep you going too.
We have a large screen TV also so you can keep up with the latest events or watch major sporting events. Or take advantage of our free wi-fi and keep on top of your emails or in touch with family and friends.
After a day’s sightseeing in Edinburgh or perhaps at the end of your business meeting in Edinburgh, don’t run off. Relax and enjoy a drink in the lobby bar at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile.
Meeting rooms
If you are searching for a great value meetings venue in Edinburgh city
centre or perhaps a venue for training sessions, interviews or board meetings,
then look no further. Our Salisbury Meeting Room offers the perfect meetings
venue.
With a capacity for up to 40 delegates theatre style or up to 18 delegates in a boardroom configuration, our meeting room can be tailored to suit your needs.
Fully equipped with the latest LCD projection equipment, FREE Wi-Fi internet access in the meeting room and public areas for delegates plus the trademark Holiday Inn Express delegate stationary and survival kit, our Edinburgh meetings venue offers fantastic value.
Our location in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town makes us perfect for delegates travelling to meetings in Edinburgh too, we are easily accessible by road, rail and air plus there is an NCP car park just 100m from our entrance.
Salisbury Meeting Room
· Great value meetings rates
· FREE Wi-Fi internet access for delegates
· Modern, informal air conditioned meeting room ideal for presentations,
training sessions and interviews
· Everything you need is included from audio visual & internet
access to projection equipment & stationery
· Selection of hot beverages and muffins available
· Buffet lunches by arrangement
· Printing, copying & fax facilities available (fee applies)
. Edinburgh hotel with FREE internet access!
LATEST NEWS: Now you can enjoy FREE Wi-Fi throughout all areas of our
hotel.
In today’s modern age we all want to be in touch around the clock
and there’s nothing more annoying than being out of the office and
coming back to an overflowing inbox.
So if you are attending a meeting in Edinburgh you could keep on top of your e-mails thanks to our high speed wifi internet access available in public areas, meeting rooms and guestrooms – all of which are completely FREE to all guests.
If your stay in Edinburgh is more of a sightseeing trip why not keep in touch with the family back home and send them an e-mail with the low down on your Edinburgh city break, best of all wireless internet access in the public areas and in the guestrooms is completely FREE for guests. Enjoy more and keep in touch on the go at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel!
Attractions and Activities
As the name suggests this popular Edinburgh hotel is located in Edinburgh’s
historic Old Town, just moments from Edinburgh’s historic Royal
Mile and internationally renowned attractions such as the iconic Edinburgh
Castle, stunning Holyrood Palace, the landmark Scottish
Parliament Building, the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Dungeons,
Princes Street and much more – the perfect location for Edinburgh
city breaks.
During August Edinburgh’s arts scene takes centre stage with colourful theatre performances, hilarious comedy shows and much, much more with the opening of the internationally famous Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Book your Edinburgh hotels early, August is always popular!!
For sports fans, this popular choice among Edinburgh hotels, is within easy reach of Murrayfield Stadium, home of Scottish Rugby, as well Hearts Football Club and Hibernian Football Club.
Things to see & do in and around Edinburgh
Every step is a revelation when you visit Edinburgh, an alleyway reveals
an ancient courtyard, or a wynd opens up a new panorama – there’s
a surprise around every corner.
No visit to Edinburgh would be complete without a trip to the most famous of Scottish castles - Edinburgh Castle. It houses the Crown Jewels of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny and the National War Museum of Scotland all topped with some fantastic views over Princes Street and toward Arthur’s Seat.
Arthur’s Seat in itself is an attraction, for its panoramas of Edinburgh and the surrounds - the view is definitely worth the climb. Next time you visit Edinburgh, take a tour on an open-top bus, go aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, discover world-class museums including the National Museum of Scotland or even visit the city's own zoo to catch up with some of Edinburgh’s ‘hairy’ inhabitants.
Or you could transport the family back in time to some of the darkest moments in Edinburgh’s history! Beneath the pavements of Scotland’s capital live actors, shows, a spooky ride and interactive special effects ensure that the eerie past feels all too real in the Edinburgh Dungeons attraction!
The Edinburgh Festival, the Royal Military Tattoo and the Fringe Festival combine to create a vibrant events scene with international acclaim. Beyond the city, the Lothian countryside provides a great place to enjoy outdoor pursuits from picnickers on the fine golden beaches to walkers in the high Pentland Hills. With all this and more, perhaps your next short break in Edinburgh won’t be so short after all!
Evenings out in Edinburgh
There’s plenty to see and do when the sun sets on Edinburgh; think
top class entertainment in the city’s King’s and Playhouse
theatres, international dining in one of the city’s fantastic restaurants
ranging from the trendy and hip eateries along George Street to the laid
back venues along the Royal Mile.
Refreshment comes in abundance with a whole host of bars; try champagne cocktails in the upmarket venues along the fashionable George Street or enjoy a cool beer in the bars along Rose Street and the Grassmarket.
While in the nation’s capital make sure you try some of Scotland’s national dish – haggis! Edinburgh theatre breaks and stag nights and hen parties are big in Edinburgh now too thanks to his vibrant theatre scene and plethora of bars & clubs.
Shopping in Edinburgh
To say Edinburgh is a paradise for shoppers would be something of an understatement.
Princes Street is the location for one of Scotland ’s most famous
stores, Jenners. There are many upmarket designer boutiques along George
Street too and of course Edinburgh boasts a branch of Harvey Nichols,
where you could enjoy a cocktail in the ‘Forth Floor Bar’.
Edinburgh is also home to many high street name stores including Debenhams and Marks & Spencer. Don’t forget that wallet when you go shopping in Edinburgh!
Fascinating fact about Edinburgh
The number of visitors attracted to the Edinburgh Festival, is said to
roughly equal the settled population of the city!
Edinburgh outdoor activities
Edinburgh may have a rich cultural heritage and more wonderful monuments,
castles attractions and galleries than some cities could wish for yet
Edinburgh also has easy access to a fantastic range of outdoor activities
and outdoor pursuits for the more sports orientated visitor too.
Cycling in Edinburgh
MB7
Whether you want to try mountain biking for the first time, or test your
skills to their limits, MB7 will ensure an unrivalled experience. MB7
is the link between you and the experts that have created Britain's most
exciting mountain biking trail network.
We offer weekend challenges and weeklong tours combing the amazing 7 stanes trails with lesser known quality trails. We also offer a unique support service for people intent on a mountain biking mission in Southern Scotland.
The Pentland Hills
The beautifully scenic Pentland Hills offer excellent paths for cycling
trips in Edinburgh and can be reached by cycling alongside the Union Canal
directly from Edinburgh. The views of Edinburgh from the top are worth
the pedaling!
Golf in Edinburgh
Scotland is after all the home of golf and where better to play this royal
and ancient game than in and around the historic city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh
golf courses are plentiful as are golf courses surrounding the city.
There are courses to suit all abilities ranging from the city’s publicly owned golf courses; Braid Hills, Craigentinny, Carrick Knowe, Portobello, Silverknowes, and Princes to the Prestonfield Golf Club situated on the edge of Holyrood Park around 1 mile for the bustle of Princes Street plus Gullane, the Open Championship course at Muirfield, the Open Qualifying course at Dunbar and of course the internationally renowned St Andrew’s Golf Course is around an hour away in neighbouring Fife!
You can even land at Edinburgh International Airport and head for your first round of golf just minutes from the airport at Turnhouse Golf Club. Golf in Edinburgh is certainly a popular pastime and with so many fantastic golf courses Edinburgh golf breaks are popular too!
DIRECTIONS
Getting to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel on foot:
On leaving Waverly Train Station, exit via Market Street Exit. Look to
the left and walk towards the bridge. Walk under it and to the right hand
side, Jeffery Street. As you follow the road round you will pass a Tapas
restaurant on your right hand side.
Continue towards the traffic lights, this is you now on the Royal Mile. Cross the traffic and you will see The World’s End pub on your right hand side. Continue down St Mary’s Street to the bottom. Take the first right and walk past St Patricks Church and you will find us.
5 minutes without luggage
10 minutes with luggage
Getting to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel by
road:
FROM THE NORTH
· Approach Edinburgh on the A90, just over the Forth Road Bridge
· Follow signs for City Centre along Queensferry Road
· At roundabout take 2nd exit onto Queensferry Terrace and continue
forward onto Belford Road, Douglas Gardens and Palmerston Place.
· Then turn left onto Torphichen Street – A8, at end bear
right then at T-junction turn left onto Morrison Street – B700 .
· Continue forward onto Bread Street, then bear left onto West
Port
· Continue forward onto Grassmarket, bear right onto Cowgatehead,
bear left onto Cowgate
· The Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile hotel is situated on the left.
FROM THE SOUTH
· Take A701 and continue to follow signs for City Centre or A701
· Continue forward onto Burdiehouse Road – A701. Entering
Edinburgh
· At Kaimes junction continue forward onto Howden Hall Road –
A701
· Continue forward onto South Clerk Street – A7, passing
Edinburgh University
· Turn right onto Infirmary Street, then turn right onto High School
Yards
· The Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile is situated on the left.
FROM THE EAST
· Take A1 (signposted city centre) passing the Meadowbank Sports
centre
· Continue forward onto London Road- A1. Entering Leith
· At traffic signals bear left onto Montrose Terrace – A1.
Entering Edinburgh
· At traffic signals turn left onto Abbeymount signposted Royal
Mile
· At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Canongate, passing the entrance
to Holyrood House (on left)
· At traffic signals turn left onto St Marys Street, then right
onto Cowgate
· The Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile is situated on the right
FROM THE WEST
· From the M8 eastbound, follow signs for the city bypass A720,
northbound towards Edinburgh West
· At the Gogar roundabout take the 2nd exit, the merge onto Glasgow
Road-A8(signposted City Centre) Entering Edinburgh
· Continue forward onto Glasgow road and at Drumbrae Roundabout
take the 2nd exit onto St Johns Road-A8 (signposted City Centre)
· At Haymarket follow signs Dalkeith and East, then at T-junction
turn left onto Morrison Street – B700
· Continue forward onto Bread Street, then bear left onto West
Port
· Continue forward onto Grassmarket, bear right onto Cowgatehead,
bear left onto Cowgate
· The Holiday Inn Express Royal Mile is situated on the left.
From Edinburgh Airport to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal
Mile hotel:
Follow signs for A8/City Centre until you reach Haymarket. Follow signs
for Dalkeith & East, left onto Morrison Street, then bear left onto
West Port, forward onto Grassmarket, bear right onto Cowgatehead, bear
left onto Cowgate. The hotel is on the left.
Bus services operate regularly 24 hours a day from Edinburgh International Airport to Edinburgh city centre with Airlink & Night Buses N22, takes approx 25 minutes. Drop off point Waverley Bridge & Waverley Steps (10-15 minutes walk from the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel).
Getting to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel by
train:
Services from Glasgow, London and other major UK cities call into Edinburgh’s
two main train stations.
Main operators are First ScotRail, GNER & Virgin Trains.
· Edinburgh Waverley Station – 0.7 km
· Edinburgh Haymarket Station – 2.5 km
Getting to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Royal Mile hotel by
bus:
Bus services from Glasgow, London and other major UK cities call at St
Andrews Bus Station, 0.9km from the Express hotel. Main operators are
Stagecoach, National Express, MegaBus, Citylink.
Most coaches leaving St Andrew’s Bus Station also stop in other parts of Edinburgh – such as Charlotte Square or Queensferry Road, before making their way out of the city.
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