• City view
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage

This hotel is next to Edinburgh Zoo, close to Murrayfield Stadium and 4 miles from Edinburgh International Airport. It offers a pool, gym, free parking and a restaurant. Each room at this Holiday Inn is spacious, with tea and coffee facilities and satellite TV. Every room also has air conditioning and free WiFi. Holiday Inn Edinburgh is 3 miles west of the city centre and has a view of the Pentland Hills. Edinburgh Castle and the city centre are easy to access by bus, with stops less than 5 minutes’ walk away. The hotel’s Spirit Health and Fitness Club has a sauna, spa and offers beauty treatments. There is an international restaurant, as well as a cocktail lounge. Start the day with a buffet breakfast including a selection of continental and cooked items. Please note that the hotel will be undergoing refurbishment works for some of the bedrooms from Monday 25th September 2023 to Friday 16th February 2024.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bus service was outside the door to take you into town
  • Lamcgowan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were amazing! Location ideal for the zoo. No complaints about anything.
  • Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything right from the pleasent welcome from the staff on reception , also used the facilities and the staff there also was helpful , and bar staff also very welcoming , i use this hotel because of all of these things

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Trader's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Chinese

House rules

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is 2.9 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Back massage
    • Personal trainer
    • Full body massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Head massage
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming Pool
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Trader's Restaurant

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • The prices at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel on this page.

  • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.