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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Property class: 4

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A modern Holiday Inn hotel with a two-story structure, a prominent entrance, and a landscaped front yard.
A large indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings and a lifeguard chair.
A Holiday Inn entrance with glass doors, a reception desk, and potted plants.
A modern bathroom with a large mirror, white sink, and a glass-enclosed shower area.
A breakfast plate with eggs, bacon, sausages, beans, toast, and a tomato.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $128
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

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132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 6UA
  • Place, Edinburgh Zoo
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Murrayfield Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Murrayfield Ice Rink
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens in a hotel room, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps on either side.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a chair, a telephone, and a lamp.

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a bench.

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A single bed with a metal frame, a gray headboard, and a white mattress. A gray curtain partially covers a window, and a framed abstract painting hangs on the wall.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A wooden desk with a drawer, a red chair, a desk lamp, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a TV, a window with curtains, a shelf with towels and a kettle, and a tray with mugs and tea bags.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a telephone, and three lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4-star hotel in Corstorphine
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG offers 303 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
In addition to an indoor pool, Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG provides a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and 16 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 522 square feet (49 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and 24-hour room service. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG is a smoke-free property.

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM on weekends.
Traders Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Traders Restaurant

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 522 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (39 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Hotel Edinburgh

Express Edinburgh Royal Mile

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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel

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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh

Holiday Inn Edinburgh

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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 764 out of 1558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 510 out of 1558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1558 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable well located hotel with great breakfast…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the hotel, great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and beautiful views over the hillsides. The bar and restaurant staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the food offering was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff, rooms are really nice and tidy and the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, great location and staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice room and breakfast is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay They got us rooms on the same floor
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff and decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good easy transport and hotel super
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Location, staff, amenities, staff - all was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A fine room and the hotel was good facilities. A quiet room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yoshiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free wifi, good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to the airport, good amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Honey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and nice location and there’s lovely restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aisha Bella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay !! Made our trip so lovely !! Definitely will stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel stayed a few times staff friendly rooms r ideal also
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, friendly helpfully staff, Great breakfast. Expensive for the age and condition of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family room was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the value. Staff were super helpful and made us reservations as well as good recommendations on restaurants. Good value for money. Room was great, clean and spacious. Breakfast was also a good buffet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean staff very friendly. Would recommebd
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place exceptional location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel. Staff are amazing and well done Holly who checked me in when it was only her second day in the job.....you did brilliantly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, clean room, helpful staff, spa was a bonus, good proximity to the city and the zoo.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great and the staff was excellent. Airport bus out front is very convenient. Right next to Edinburgh Zoo!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026