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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG

Property class: 4
Hotel with indoor pool, near Edinburgh Zoo

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Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Edinburgh Zoo and Spire Murrayfield Hospital. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Traders Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a health club and a hot tub. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 16 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is ₹10,258
₹12,925 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 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 center. 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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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
(86 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

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

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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)
  • 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, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 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 a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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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 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

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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

  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Winston's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Torfin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The White Lady (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 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. The indoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Traders Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a health club and a hot tub. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 303 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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.

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

Children

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

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

Traveling with children

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

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Renewable energy used
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • No plastic soda 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
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 5 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

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

Special features

Dining

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

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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)

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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. Electric vehicle charging is available.

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 check-in 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 an indoor pool and a sauna, 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. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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