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Reviews of Holiday Inn Edinburgh Zoo, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

132 Corstorphine Road, Costorphine, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, EH12 6UA, United Kingdom

#68 of 168 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 581 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Over bath shower. No fridge

    Staff . Comfy bed. Good A/C.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location with bus stop right outside making it easy to get into town and see everything. Room was good size and very comfortable. Breakfast a bonus.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    hot meal breakfast all were fried e.g no hard boiled eggs. always same hot breakfast fare in a week. cold breakfast. not a variety of fruit selection.

    comfy bedroom . had a view. warm room all the time, quiet. possibility to eat dinner if one wishes. wifi available everywhere.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bottle of water in room - purchased one from the bar which was £2.

    Newly refurbished room, bus stop outside hotel which takes you to Princes Street

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel that is half way between the city center and the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a nice property in a good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Meh experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amenities inside the room are lacking: no mini-fridge, no toilet brush, no shower hose (the bath tube had only the usual tap). The food from the restaurant was expensive (50£ for two people, one burger and one chicken schnitzel which was stale and old, it seemed refried) ☹️.

    I cannot find something that I liked, maybe the wifi connection and the comfortability of the bed. Apart these two, nothing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Decent and comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Double Bed Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was too small for 4 people. Needed to be bigger for luggage and have somewhere to sit. One chair isn't enough. The breakfast was not worth the money, no Granola and basic fruit, cheese, and meats. Needed to be refilled but took over 15 minutes to be done when asked.

    The staff were very nice and the hotel was only 10 minutes away from the centre of Edinburgh town by bus. Pool and sauna were a bonus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Having Stayed on numerous times due to location - price is extortionate at times due to whats on in the area - supply and demand I suppose

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    It was okay, mainly thanks to the staff members. The hotel itself is run down and needs an overhaul.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Breakfast was okay, it had the basics. I didn't like the fact that I was told to be charged a higher price for breakfast because I failed to order it in advance. Firstly, I frankly thought that breakfast was included, and that was clearly not the case. Booking.com should made it more apparent when breakfast is or isn't included. Otherwise, you are less than honest brokers. When told to pay a higher price for breakfast for failing to book it in advance, I stomped out of the hotel and got a much nicer breakfast in Costorphine, ten minutes walk from the Hotel. So keep that in mind!!! The hallway was depressingly dark and seemed to need refurbishment of carpets. It is a general problem in the hotel. The water in the tub took a while to heat, probably due to ineffective heating system all over the hotel. The ventilation system in the room woke me op several times. it hums like a propeller airplane quite often and it is unpredictable for how long. It is nerve shattering trying to sleep under such conditions. That said, I actually slept through the noise most nights. The tv was good, big screen and operable.

    I liked the Bangaladeshi staff, especially Shahin and Munira. Very nice people. The tv was good, big screen and operable. I liked the double scotch I got in the bar, it was Glenmorangie. No ice!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to ask for room to be cleaned everyday.

    Breakfast was good. Room was nice and comfortable. Good location. Nice view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Better than I was expecting!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I ordered a large glass of wine and was served by a trainee/newby. Later at dinner I again ordered a large glass of wine - which was substantially larger than the earlier one (despite paying the same price) !!

    Polite and helpful staff - they made me feel that they really cared. A surprisingly quiet hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    A friendly greeting awaits you
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The charging station did not work, I call the charging station support line but they were unable to assist. Although a cooked breakfast was included it was cold

    The room was spacious, clean and had great views, The staff were great, professional and attentive. Everything was explained and the individual checking me in was very patient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Poor start but soon sorted out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was very small and the window did not close properly. The hotel upgraded us without charge which was great. The rooms are beginning to look a bit tired but the public areas are nice.

    Great location next door to Edinburgh Zoo. Buses leave every few minutes from outside the front of the hotel which take you to the city centre in about 15 minutes. Very good breakfast, lots of choice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    excellent! Has been the 2nd time and they might see us again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Double Bed Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kids were not allowed to use the hot pool n Sauna.

    We regularly used pool and Sauna and enjoyed the Tipps from the staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ventilation system was near our room and it was very loud The bed was uncomfortable

    The staff was extremely friendly and the location was perfect The room was clean and well kept and the wifi was superb

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Stay was suitable for our visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My partner found the low lighting a little difficult as he couldn't angle the bedside light and when sat on bed he kept hitting it with his head.

    Location was excellent, room clean and was as requested a twin. Staff were helpful and the receptionist wrote her name down so we could seek her assistance if required

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Top starff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were brilliant

    The staff were wonderful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location in good hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Double Bed Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    All good.

    Location was great - easy access to city centre via bus (stop outside hotel). Children loved breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom, have to ask for toothbrush…

    Breakfast and stuff was friendly enough

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    Average stay, good location, average facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Over priced

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, excellent location. Excellent service. Loved the fact it was so close to the zoo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, great price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect. Especially if you want to visit the zoo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Double Bed Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was well worth the money and kids ate free. Hotel was perfect. Couldn't fault it one bit.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    nice and good stay at facility
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two Double Bed Standard Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    location and dinning are was good.

    Breakfast was good. Room was very small expected to be more bigger room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    It was short and enjoyable stay with good breakfast and friendly and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None

    We like location as it has easy transport link to city and other location. The room also has comfort double bed and sofa but it could have been better if they give us 2 double bed. The breakfast was good and has choices of foods, drinks and fruits.

    Stayed in April 2024

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