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Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
Picardy Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JT, Scotland
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2 of 5 stars
NYBonnie   3 contributions
Queens, New York
Aug 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
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I wasn't worried when booking a Holiday Inn hotel - wrong. Express hotels are only for sleeping, not necessarily comfort. The room was awfully small for three adults and had little space for opening luggage. The shower was a little weak. Our third adult was given a low, thin pull-out sofa to sleep on and was very uncomfortable and stiff... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Thank you for leaving a review of Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre. As you have said, Express hotels are designed for sleeping and they are ideal for short stays rather than long stays. I am sorry that you found the bedroom size to be unacceptable. Our city centre location and limited car parking is adviertised on our web-site and...

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2 of 5 stars
AussiejOy_9   5 contributions
Melbourne
Aug 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at this Hotel for 4 nights to attend the World Clan Gathering. I agree with earlier reviews that the location was excellent, however overall we were disappointed with our experience, particularly the size of our room. There are no porters at this hotel and quite a few steps up to the front door, so if... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Dear Aussiejoy_9 I was sorry to read your comments about the size of our bedrooms and service here at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre. This hotel is not a Holiday Inn or Crowne Plaza hotel and therefore a luggage porter, restaurant with table service, delivery of laundry back to guest bedrooms or a full 'turn down' housekeeping service are...

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5 of 5 stars
MusicMagic   15 contributions
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Aug 15, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Just got back from Edinburgh after staying for one night. When we arrived we were early for check-in but the offer of a bag drop was very handy. Very pleasant staff to welcome us and give us advice on the hotel facilities. Returning from a very rainy city centre, we were able to check in without a hitch. When we... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Many thanks for leaving such a positive review about the location, bedrooms, staff and breakfast at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I was delighted to read that you found the hotel to be a great base while you were in Edinburgh. I have passed your feedback on to all of our hotel team and I look forward to...

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5 of 5 stars
Scarty   5 contributions
Tennessee
Aug 11, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Although this hotel is not the Express on the Royal Mile... it's within walking distance of the Royal Mile, great shops (there's a mall just a block away) great food, and some great tours. We walked to Holyrod Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and quite a few other places while we were there. We just stayed for one night, but the staff... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Thank you for the review of for highlighting the fact that Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre is within walking distance to the Royal Mille, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. Where possible, we do try and help guests to get their room type preference when they have booked a standard bedroom and I wad glad to read that the team...

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4 of 5 stars
jjsmalls85   6 contributions
England
Jul 28, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We stayed there two nights, the first night was just two of us which was great for our room. But the the second night we stayed there with 4 adults and it was so crowded and the extra bed (the sofa bed) was small and VERY UNCOMFORTABLE! I would NOT recommend this room for more than 2 adults (maybe 1... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Many thanks for leaving a review about your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I was glad to hear that you found the hotel to be in a great location and that the bedroom size was comfortable for two persons. The family bedrooms at Holiday Inn Express have one double bed plus one double bed and will...

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5 of 5 stars
BuzzLightyear13   3 contributions
Liverpool
Jul 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Everything about this place was superb. Reception very welcoming,Room larger than average and very very clean.Bar very comfortable and reasonably priced.Breakfast buffet excellent in every way.Excellent location only 5 minute stroll from Waverley Station.Best of all were the staff , everyone of them pleasant and polite at all times.Thank You , will deffo be coming back. more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time and trouble to go on-line and leave a review about you stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. Our management team welcome all guest feedback and I always review all guest comments. I was really glad to hear that the Reception, lounge bar, breakfast area and bedroom all exceeded your...

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4 of 5 stars
PeterFraser   8 contributions
Forfar, SCOTLAND
Jul 19, 2009 | Trip type: Family

Before arriving at The Holiday Inn Express, Edinburgh, I already had an idea of what to expect. On entering the reception area I was pleasantly surprised, yes it was quite small but, it was relatively modern and well presented. We were met by efficient staff who were helpful and attentive, answering any questions that I had. We were given a... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I was glad to read that you were plesantly surprised by the hotel, staff and facilities. As the hotel is located in the middle of Edinburgh City Centre, only a limited hotel car park is provided and this is clearly shown...

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4 of 5 stars
Pinkglitteryshoes   12 contributions
united kingdom
Jul 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed here in January and found that it is a lovely standard hotel, with excellent staff and everything you need to spend a few days in the city. We arrived on a very early flight well in advance of check-in time, but the staff were so helpful and stored our luggage safely for us so that we could go... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Thank you for making an effort to leave such a great review about Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre. Thank you for pointing out our great location and the fact that you found the hotel to be comfortable. As you mentioned, the hotel offers free luggage storage for guests that arrive in Edinburgh before our check in time of 2pm....

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5 of 5 stars
luke.traveller   76 contributions
Basel, Switzerland
Jul 7, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We spent a weekend at the Holiday Inn Express and enjoyed it very much. The location is excellent, 5 minutes from Waverly Station, with light baggage you can easily walk it. Plenty of bars and restaurants around. Ask the front desk about restaurant recommendations, we followed their advice and had outstanding dinners, close from the hotel. We had a room... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Dear Tripadvisor Member Thank you for the great comments about our location and facilities here at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre. The management team make every effort to read and review all feedback left on Tripadvisor as this helps us to improve our guest service. I hope to see you again at the hotel on a future visit to...

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3 of 5 stars
Jack-NI   1 contribution
Belfast, N.Ireland
May 24, 2009 | Trip type: Business

All in all a decent hotel, well located within half a mile of where you would want to be in Edinburgh. The only gripe I have is with the internet access costs - if you (like I was) are intending to travel on business where the use of your laptop and internet access is important, my advice would be to... more

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Dear Guest Thank you for leaving feedback about your recent stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre Picardy Place. I was glad to read that you found the city centre location was suitable for your requirements. I am sorry if you were looking for a hotel with free or cheap internet. Many hotels do offer 'free' internet access with...

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Address: Picardy Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JT, Scotland