Location This popular hotel is located by the historical harbour of Leith near the 'Ocean Terminal', Edinburgh's newest leisure and shopping destination, as well as the 'Scottish Executive', the 'Royal Yacht Britannia' and many trendy restaurants, bars and boutique stores. Guests can explore Edinburgh's city centre attractions which are less than 2 km and can be reached by the frequent bus service that departs from the front of the hotel every 15 minutes. Edinburgh International Airport is only 15.5 km away and the hotel can be reached in 30 minutes by taxi or 45 minutes via a public bus service. Facilities The hotel features 145 accommodation units. Guests of the hotel are welcomed in the lobby, which has a 24-hour reception and a 24-hour check-out service. A lift can be used to access the upper floors. Amenities include a cloakroom and a safe. Internet access and wireless internet access are available in the public areas. Gastronomic options offered by the hotel include a restaurant, a breakfast room and a bar. A TV room is also among the amenities at the hotel. Guests arriving in their own vehicles can park in the car park. Other services include a laundry. Rooms Special family rooms are available for families with children. All rooms feature air conditioning, central heating and a bathroom. Bathrooms with wheelchair access can also be booked. A double bed is provided in the carpeted accommodation units. The accommodation units offer a range of amenities, including tea and coffee making equipment. Convenient features include internet access, a telephone, a TV, a radio and wireless internet access. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are also bookable. In each of the bathrooms, guests will find a shower and a hairdryer. Meals The hotel offers the following bookable meals and board options: breakfast and B & B. Payment All major credit cards, including American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard, are accepted for payment.The Holiday Inn Express EDINBURGH - WATERFRONT is a Tourist hotel. Located in Edinburgh area. Shopping is accessible by bus/taxi and the nightlife/restaurants are located in the hotel.