Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - City West (with kids)

This review is based on my four-day stay at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - City West in August 2025. My experience was extremely disappointing and did not meet expectations, especially considering the high price. I chose this hotel anticipating a comfortable and excellent stay, but instead, I found it offered very poor value for money. The primary issue was the room size, which was a signif...

A nice hotel in the middle of the city. Rooms were clean, carpet not so much. Sink was leaking, but we were promptly checked into another room. Polite and courteous staff. Sumptuous buffet breakfast, they even have bags if you want take some away like croissants, cakes etc. I highly recommend this hotel. I would stay there again if I visit Edinburgh.

I want to start by saying if this review was just based on service and staff then it would be 5/5. Every single staff we spoke with during our 3 nights here was amazing. Super helpful and friendly. If they don't know the answer they went out of the way to find out. Location also 5/5. Close to the city centre and a reasonable drive from the airport. Across the street is a plaza that has every...

This hotel was great! Comfy beds and breakfast included was greatly appreciated! Proximity to transit and groceries was also awesome! The staff was great!!! We got lucky and were on the side of the hotel that let us see Edinburgh Castle in the distance. The photo is with the 15x zoom on my phone. The front desk needs to control the AC in your room. The local thermostat really only seems to show ...

Stayed at Holiday Inn City West and was genuinely surprised by how comfortable it was. The rooms are spacious and clean, which you don’t always get in a city hotel. If you’re lucky to get a high floor, the views over Edinburgh are fantastic - you can see right across the city, especially at sunrise or sunset. The staff were helpful, check-in was smooth, and overall it’s a quiet spot with good acc...