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Enjoy the best of Scottish hospitality at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre hotel, 25 minutes from Edinburgh Airport, in the heart of the city. FREE wired and wireless Internet now available.
A striking historic building in Edinburgh's Georgian New Town, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is well placed for exploring the Scottish capital on foot. It's a leisurely walk to iconic Edinburgh Castle and the atmospheric Royal Mile.
Holiday Inn Express Accommodation
Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast and relax in your comfortable Guest room with wireless Internet and a refreshing power shower.
Wake up with a refreshing power shower in your modern Guest room. You can surf the web with FREE wireless Internet (voucher required from Reception) and watch your choice of pay-per-view movie on the 32'' flat screen TV. Some rooms have views of the historic city centre or scenic Firth of Forth.
. Total number of room 161
. Total number of non smoking rooms 148
. Total number of rooms for the physically challenged 9
Room Facilities
. Cable / Satellite TV
. In Room Movies - Pay Per View
. Workspace / Desk
. Desk Level Electrical Outlet
. Electrical Adapters Available
. Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk
. Direct Dial Phone
. Bathroom / Personal Care
. Hairdryer
. Private Bathroom
Guestroom internet options:
. High speed Internet connection
. Wireless data connection
. Analog Dial up
Children under 18 stay free with their parents, making Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre a good-value choice for family breaks.
Premium Services
. Phone / Fax
. Number of Phones
. Local Calls
. Operator
. Intrastate
. Interstate
. International
. Carrier Access
. Incoming Fax
. Outgoing Fax
Additional Facilities and Services
. Housekeeping and Laundry Services
. Daily Housekeeping
. Weekly Housekeeping
. Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry
. Same Day Dry Cleaning
. Miscellaneous
. A/C Public Areas
. Ice Machine
. Safety Deposit Box available at Front Desk
. Alternative for business services
Unstaffed Business Center
Alternative for business services
PC, printer, e-mail & internet services are available through the
terminal in Business Centre (Level 1). The Business Centre is unstaffed.
PC usage at a cost per minute. Black & white printing at a cost per
per page. E-mail / Internet is also available at a cost per 15 minutes.
Public Space Data Services
. Wireless Data Connection
. Service Provider:
. Entertainment and Recreation
Hotel Bars /Lounges Lounge Bar
Nearby Restaurants Hawke & Hunter: This Restaurant is located next
door to the hotel. Serves: Lunch , Dinner Bar, restaurant, private dining
and secret garden area also located on the same street as the hotel. Guests
showing their key card receive a 10% discount from their food bill. Advance
reservations recommended.
Start your day with a complimentary breakfast in the Great Room. Settle into a booth in the Lounge Bar for a glass of wine. Our bar is open until 1:00am and stocks a wide range of whiskies from Scotland's world-famous distilleries.
Meeting and events
Wireless Internet opens up the whole of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh
City Centre for business. Hold brainstorming sessions in the Great Room's
informal breakout area. Ask helpful staff about meeting room packages
that include materials and refreshments.
. Number of Meeting Rooms : 2
. Largest Room Capacity : 30
. Largest Room Measurement
. Height : 2.1 M
. Length: 8.7 M
. Width: 3.9 M
. Smallest Room Measurement
. Height : 2.1 M
. Length: 4.5 M
. Width: 3.9 M
. Equipment
Facilities
. Cable Modem
. DVD Player
. Digital Projector
. Flip Chart and Markers
. LCD Projector
. Modem Lines
. Overhead Projector
. VCR
. Whiteboard
Internet Options Available
. Analog Dial-up
. High-speed Internet Access
. Service Provider: Swisscom Wired Broadband
. Wireless Data Connection
. Service Provider:
Disabled Accessibility
number of room 9, parking, service animals allowed.
Languages Spoken
Afrikaans, German, English, Slovak
Pet Policy
pet welcome and assistance dogs welcome (without charge). Please inform
reservation at the time of making a booking.
Parking Facilities
Total number of parking spaces 13. Blue badge holders must call reservations
regarding parking. There are stone stairs at the front of the building
to Reception and guests with access needs are advised to use alternative
access at Broughton street.
9 paring spaces available at the hotel at a charge per night and with no booking for space possible. NCP Greenside Car Park is located on Greenside Row off Leith Street. Car park levels are located under the Omni Center off Leith Street.
A fee is charge 24 hours parking at NCP Greenside Car Park when guests bring their car parking tickets to the hotel reception. Guests are advised not to leave their cars unattended at Picardy Place.
Things to do
You'll find plenty to do in the lively New Town. Indulge in some serious
shopping on nearby Princes Street and watch big-name stars tread the boards
at the Playhouse Theatre opposite Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre.
If you need inspiration, our friendly 24-hour Front Desk staff are full
of ideas.
Hotel is located opposite The Omni Centre (Restaurant, Bar and Cinema Complex). The Meadowbank Sports Stadium and Leith Waterworld Leisure Centre are a short bus ride from the hotel - please ask at Reception for directions.
It's a 5-minute walk to Waverley Train Station and the financial district around George Street and St Andrew Square. Edinburgh International Conference Centre is just 5 minutes' drive from the hotel. Our 24-hour Business Centre makes keeping in touch a breeze.
The comfortable booths and whisky selection in our stylish Lounge Bar welcome you back to your home from home after a day's sightseeing.
Attractions Nearby
. Royal mile and old town. Distance from the hotel: 0.5MI
. Carlton hill, distance from the hotel: 0.5mi
. Playhouse theatre and Omni Centre. Distance from the hotel: 0.0mi
. Edinburgh Zoo, distance from the hotel: 4.0 miles
Eating Out Nearby
Guilianos
Location: This Restaurant is located next door to the hotel.
Serves: Lunch , Dinner
Popular Italian Restaurant serving a wide range of pizza, pasta and main
course dishes.
Omni Centre
Location: The Omni Centre is located directly opposite the hotel.
Serves: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner.
Llyods No 1 Bar and Slug & Lettuce open daily for Cooked Breakfast. Other restaurants / bars located within the Omni Centre are Pizza Hut, Walkabout, Slug & Lettuce, Chinois (Chinese Buffet), Mood, Frankie & Benny's, Jongleurs Comedy Club and La Tasca.
Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Restaurant
Location: 15 Minute Walk or 5 minute taxi drive
Serves: Lunch , Dinner
Stunning views overlooking St Andrews Square and towards Edinburgh Castle.
Guests are advised to book a table for lunch and dinner, especially at
weekends.
Browns
Location: 20 Minute Walk or 5 minute taxi drive
Serves: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Popular Restaurant and Bar serving modern British Cuisine located at the
West End of George Street. Seasonal Scottish specialties are featured
as well as the Browns menu offered in all our restaurants.
Hard Rock Cafe
Location: 20 minute walk or 5 minute taxi journey
Serves: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Busy Restaurant and Bar serving classic American Food.
DIRECTIONS
Getting there from the Information Centre:
At the east end of Princes Street, (Burger King and the Balmoral), continue
down Leith Street (John Lewis and St James Centre on left hand side).
The hotel is located opposite the Playhouse Theatre and the Omni Cinema
and Leisure Complex.
Getting There by Car:
skip Follow directions for city centre. Hotel is located on Picardy Place,
opposite Playhouse Theatre and Omni Centre. Please park within Greenside
multi-story car park.
Getting There by Railway:
Follow signs for Princes Street when leaving Waverley Station. At the
east end of Princes Street (Burger King and The Balmoral), head down Leith
Street. Hotel is on Picardy Place, opposite Playhouse Theatre and Omni
Centre.
Getting there by Aeroplane:
Leave Edinburgh International Airport and follow signs for A8 city centre/Edinburgh.
At west end of Princes Street, follow the road on to Queen Street and
then York Place. Hotel is on Picardy Place, near Picardy Place roundabout.
Getting There by Ferry:
Follow signs for Edinburgh City Centre, continue along Queen Street and
then on to York Place. The hotel is located on Picardy Place.
Email Holiday Inn Express enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
