As a value hotel, this property has it all: easy walk to most attractions & places to eat/drink (one uphill block to the Royal Mile); fabulous staff (especially Vicki) who gave us perfect directions & advice, all with good cheer; small but brilliantly design-efficient rooms; comfortable beds; quiet, and a solid self-serve breakfast with both hot and cold choices. WiFi... More

The Good: Located near the Royal Mile Clean room and clean bathroom Excellent service from staff Reasonably priced The Bad: Small room Although room was clean, sofa bed looked dusty Poor noise insulation Poor breakfast (we went out for breakfast after the first morning) Horrible bed (so soft that you can feel every spring on you bum or back!) To... More

My husband and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express during our one day stop in Edinburgh. The hotel was very clean and the front desk staff was friendly. The room was enough space for the two of us and seemed pretty modern. The wifi worked just fine for us. The breakfast was basic (cereal, yogurt, assorted breads, eggs, sausage,... More

What can I say about our Edinburgh trip?.. All I can remember was that we truly enjoyed our trip to Edinburgh. It helped that the hotel we were staying was really hospitable and accommodating. It was located a few streets away from royal mile. I believe that the front was located in Cowgate, but nevertheless from Royal Mile, it was... More

Stayed at this hotel for a few nights in mar-2013. The property is tucked away in a side lane off the high street. The area is quite lively with a lot of pubs and restaurants around. the hotel had free interned which was a change from most cheap hotels in edinburgh. Continental breakfast served in the basement diner was ok.... More

This is a functional, modern hotel which is in the 'Royal Mile' but it fronts onto Cowgate which is south of the main road between Holyrood and the Castle. The reception staff were welcoming and friendly. The lobby area was clean but not spacious. Security in the hotel was good with a keycard required to operate the lift as well... More

Hotel superbly located in centre of city, clean comfortable rooms, friendly staff. Breakfast offering very good, as a card holder the complimentary coffees went down well. Rooms basic but comfortable and reasonably roomy. Bathroom door that acts as a door for the WC also is a pain, keeps slamming shut. Main criticism is the TV offering, poor quality picture and... More

We spent a couple of days here recently and would definitely stay here again. The location is excellent; nowhere in the city centre is to far to walk but as it is just off the Royal Mile, it's quiet. Breakfast is basic but good qualiy but be aware that the breakfast room is quite small and if the hotel is... More

Stayed for a weekend with husband and 2 kids. Location is great - just a few minutes from the Royal Mile but away from the more lively pubs. The room was big enough for a double bed and a double sofa bed for the kids with a good bathroom with a clever door which closes on the loo and allows... More