Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Leith Waterfront (solo trip)

Great staff, and a good location next to Ocean Terminal and the trams. King-bedded-room was of a good size, and the decor was fine. However... Our room (#100) was opposite the lift, and every 12 seconds - throughout the whole night - there was a loud vibratory noise from the lift shaft. Every. Twelve. Seconds. I lay awake all night, and so had plenty of time to count it. And the noise lasted aro...

Comparatively expensive, but that is primarily due to the location. The rooms were as you would expect, but they were in top condition and cleaned immaculately. Nothing was dated or worn. Service was excellent throughout. Breakfast areas are busy from 8:30 a.m. on weekends, so plan ahead. You will be asked to clear your table if you have just finished eating and folks are queueing. Iron and ironin...

Very clean and great rooms. Very comfortable bed. A very nice breakfast but very crowded as well. On the water front, very close to the Britannia ship. Easy to walk along the waterfront and some wonderful restaurants at the pier house. there is a fee for parking with a discount as a hotel guest

This is a dependable, modern choice with great location, comfy rooms, and solid value. It is a reliable waterfront stay with comfort and convenience. Stayed at this Holiday Inn Express in Leith and it delivered exactly what a city hotel should: clean, comfy, and well-located. The rooms were air-conditioned, with handy extras like bedside USB ports, irons, and tea/coffee making kits . Daily hous...

Old building and rooms. Lifts are worn out. There is no telephone in the room to call the reception. Breakfast time was super busy, and the items emptied out fast. They could've prepared better with how many guests they were expecting. There weren't a lot of options either, especially if you're vegetarian or vegan. They didn't provide bottled water, which is standard practice in most hotels. Sta...