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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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5 of 5 stars
callippo   51 contributions
Montreal, Canada
May 13, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
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person found this review helpful

My sister and I stayed here for 2 nights because it was the cheapest hotel we could find on a weekend where there was a huge rugby tournement and a race happening in Edinburgh. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The location (for being on this side of the river) was very convenient, a 5 minute walk to the main train... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager - Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre

Dear Tripadvisor Member Thank you for the review regarding your recent stay at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre. The hotel management team read all reviews that are posted about the hotel. I was glad to read that you found the city centre location was a great base for exploring Edinburgh. I have also passed your positive feedback on to...

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5 of 5 stars
Janeesh   8 contributions
Trivandrum
Apr 28, 2009 | Trip type: Business

Its a good property right on the city center.. I loved staying there as the rooms were well appointed, staffs were courteous & very helpful. There are many eateries around the corner itself giving the guest the choice... Night life & party houses are also very near by... Can be concluded as one of the best in their express category..... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Dear Janeesh Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review about Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I was pleased to read that you found the location, staff and value for money all added to the enjoyment of your stay. The hotel is located in the heart of the city centre and there is a good...

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5 of 5 stars
Soslov   5 contributions
Singapore
Apr 25, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I stayed here for one night before going on a tour of the Highlands. On the map, it looked like it was just located off Princes Street, but Edinburgh has a lot of steep slopes, so that has to be borne in mind, especially if one is carrying bulky and heavy luggage. I paid 5 pounds for a cab from... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Many thanks for the great review about your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I was glad to hear that you took a taxi from the station to the hotel as even though it is 1/4 mile to the hotel, I would advise taking a taxi if you have several items of luggage. I was pleased to...

Great Hotel
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5 of 5 stars
AlmaFP   3 contributions
New York
Apr 21, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Loved the hotel. Perfect location - within walking distance of everything - Royal Mile, Prince St, train station, Arthur's Seat, Castle, etc. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was large, great bathroom and shower, and liked the separate toilet. Was clean and quiet. Large buffet, served long hours, but the restaurant afea was small and at times there was a... more

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Mgtresponse, Philip Taylor, General Manager

Dear AlmaFP Thank you for taking the time to leave great feedback about your recent stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I was pleased to hear that you found the location convenient, that you received good service and that the bedroom was clean, quiet and spacious. I am aware that you stayed during a busy period in...

nice hotel
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5 of 5 stars
Peterinamsterdam   18 contributions
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Apr 21, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Nice hotel and nice staff, budget stay for me and would stay here again but the location is a bit iffy. more

Management response from
Mgtresponse, Philip Taylor, General Manager

Dear Peter Thank you for the feedback in regard to your recent stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I was pleased to read that you have stayed with Inter-Continental Hotels Group several times in different locations. I was glad to read that you found that the hotel and staff were able to meet your expectations, however I...

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5 of 5 stars
ladyblacktea   3 contributions
Scotland
Apr 12, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Stayed here for a friends b.day and the location could not have been better, check in was really good and the manager on duty was really friendly, I believe her name was Kerr. Throughout our stay she could not have been more helpful and assisted us with ideas etc. Really personalised our stay and would encourage us to return. Breakfast... more

Management response from
Mgtresponse, General Manager

Dear Tripadvisor Member Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about the hotel and team. I have made sure that your positive comments have been passed across to Kerr, our Guest Service Manager. I look forward to welcoming you back to Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre again. Regards Philip Taylor General Manager

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4 of 5 stars
Piqua41   41 contributions
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Apr 5, 2009 | Trip type: Family

The exterior of this Holiday Inn Express is lovely, as is the location. (Don't miss the Arthur Conan Doyle Pub kitty-cornered from this HIExpress.) We also liked the cleanliness of the cruise-ship-meets-IKEA design rooms, and the price and superb location. It's just a five-minute walk to Waverley Station and the Bridge to the Royal Mile. The continental breakfast included in... more

Management response from
Mgtresponse, General Manager

Dear Guest Thank you for the great review about Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I was glad that you loved the location, bedroom design, price, free continental breakfast and free internet within our business centre. The hotel is actually located in a Georgian listed building on Picardy Place, the birthplace of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Scottish writer,...

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3 of 5 stars
Oklahomaretiree   3 contributions
Oklahoma
Mar 30, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Our international flight arrived @ 6:30am. When we arrived @ the hotel all that could be offered was a place to store our luggage and continental breakfast. We couldn't check in until 2:00pm. So, we had been up & flying for 18hrs-desparately needed a shower. But, we ate a little & headed out to site see for 5 hrs. When... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Thank you for taking the time to leave comments about your recent stay at Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre. I will make sure that our Reception team and in particular Reon is aware of your fantastic feedback. As you arrived at 6.30am, all of our bedrooms were still occupied by guests. I was glad to hear that our...

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3 of 5 stars
armagh222   45 contributions
armagh northern ireland
Mar 25, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

stayed here for 2 nights over the rugby weekend and found the hotel location to be good and the rooms to be very basic but very clean. the one main problem was that rooms seemed to have interconnecting doors and the room next door to me seemed to have the loudest children in the world. overall the hotel done the... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Dear armagh222 Thank you the great comments about our hotel location and cleanliness. I was sorry to hear that other hotel guests had disturbed you during your stay and hope that this did not spoil the enjoyment of a busy rugby weekend here in Edinburgh. Our team accept all feedback in the good intention that it was written as this...

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5 of 5 stars
Shivorne   10 contributions
Cape Town
Mar 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed at the Hotel in from the 7th of January to 13th January 2009 as part of my mom and mine’s UK adventure. This part of the trip was especially important as we arrived in Scotland on my mom's birthday. We arrived a bit late and were promptly checked in. The service throughout the stay was friendly and efficient.... more

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Mgtresponse, General Manager

Dear Shivorne, Thank you for the fantastic comments about Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre (Picardy Place) and for taking the time to upload images to Tripadvisor. I was really pleased to read the great comments on the staff, location, breakfast, comfort and cleanliness! I have passed the feedback on to our accommodation services, front office and breakfast teams....

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Address: Picardy Place, Edinburgh EH1 3JT, Scotland