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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Edinburgh Zoo

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Located close to Edinburgh Zoo, Holiday Inn Edinburgh, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with international cuisine at Traders Restaurant and a bar. Relax in the sauna or spa tub, indulge in some pampering with manicures and facials, or take a dip in the indoor pool. With helpful staff and free WiFi, this eco-certified hotel is perfect for those seeking comfort.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • 16 meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is S$248
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Why we love this property

Work and play perfection
Located in both business and entertainment districts, this hotel offers 16 meeting rooms and a business centre. After work, enjoy the spa and health club.
Culinary options galore
International cuisine awaits at the restaurant and bar. This hotel offers locally-sourced, organic food, plus English, vegan, and vegetarian breakfast options.

Room options

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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)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(84 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room

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)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and two bedside lamps.

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

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)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
132 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 6UA

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Zoo - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Characters from Kidnapped statue - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carricknowe Golf Course - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Murrayfield Ice Rink - 5 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 23 min drive
  • Slateford Station - 6 min drive
  • South Gyle Station - 8 min drive
  • Kingsknowe Station - 8 min drive
  • Balgreen Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Saughton Tram Stop - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ubran Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Torfin - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

  • Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Zoo and Spire Murrayfield Hospital. You can visit the spa to indulge in facials or manicures and pedicures, and international cuisine is served at Traders Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 303 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 16 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (522 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Renewable energy used
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Traders Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
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.

Property class

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

Also known as

Edinburgh Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Hotel Edinburgh
Express Edinburgh Royal Mile
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Scotland
Holiday Inn Edinburgh Hotel Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh
Edinburgh By Ihg Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Edinburgh
Holiday Inn Edinburgh by IHG Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG?

Yes, Traders Restaurant offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG is a short 2-minute walk from Edinburgh Zoo and 11 minutes' walk from Spire Murrayfield Hospital. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with plenty of choice and varied options available. (123 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered great food, good value, and pleasant atmosphere with friendly and welcoming staff. (89 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle was conveniently located right outside the hotel, providing easy access to the airport within 15 minutes. (27 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Convenient position, very well connected to public transport or, alternatively, well suited with parking spaces. Courteous staff, rich breakfast and restaurant. Large and clean bedrooms. Not far from airport or city center. Ideal for stop over or long holiday in Edinburgh, for families, groups or singles.
Monica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jonathan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff, rooms are really nice and tidy and the breakfast was good
Keiran, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, great staff
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good easy transport and hotel super
Maria, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A fine room and the hotel was good facilities. A quiet room was nice.
Archie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable and nice location and there’s lovely restaurant.
Honey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The family room was spacious and comfortable.
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was very clean staff very friendly. Would recommebd
Annie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place exceptional location
Jose, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel, clean room, helpful staff, spa was a bonus, good proximity to the city and the zoo.
Jason, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great retro spacious warm and friendly hotel. 10 min bus ride into the city. Lots of Uber drivers available. Super helpful staff Good spacious rooms. A microwave would be great for future reference. Good value full breakfast
Suzanne, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, comfortable beds & convenient for the zoo, bus stop outside for getting to the city centre. Breakfast was excellent, we stayed in a family room & I would return!
Lesley-Ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good value of money. Bus stop in front of hotel. A few bus routes to city. This is my second visit with my family. In the future will stay in this hotel.
Yee Lin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good staff , good breakfast
Sakchai, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, super helpful staff and spacious rooms
Emma, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Breakfast Great Bed
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Easy access Great staff Excellent location Easy parking
Christopher, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was particularly helpful and the room was clean and the breakfast delicious. We did not use any of the amenities and were disappointed that there were no pedicures on offer.
Marjory, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot for Edinburgh zoo, which is right on the doorstep. We had time for a morning swim before heading to the zoo for opening time. Pool was lovely and quiet. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room service was excellent. Breakfast was varied and restaurant was very pleasant.
Lesley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All in all excellent stop over,great facilities,freindly helpful staff,,rooms very clean and homely,,certainly stay again ,,thanks edinburgh holiday inn..
Stephanie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The breakfast was amazing and I really enjoyed it I want to say thank you for all staff and they were very kind and good attitude Keep up it
Yohans, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had everything we needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The pool and the gym we're great.
Hannah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room lovely and clean also spacious met with lovely staff when checking and in the bar/dining area lovely decor,parking free after 5 at the zoo car park Would definitely stay again
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! Mega comfortable bed, great location, big bonus - access to pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Strongly recommend.
Vija, 1-night trip