Holiday Inn Edinburgh is adjacent to Edinburgh Zoo, three miles west of central Edinburgh, and four miles from Edinburgh International Airport. With views of the Pentland Hills to the south, the hotel is two miles from Haymarket Station, five miles from Edinburgh Castle, six miles from Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Dungeon, and 10 miles from Deep Sea World.

Hotel amenities include the Spirit Health and Fitness Club (with gym, swimming pool, sauna, spa, and shiatsu massage chair), Traders Restaurant, Sampans Oriental Restaurant, cafe, and cocktail lounge. The hotel also offers room service, valet laundry service, laundry facilities, and free parking.

All rooms feature satellite TV, in-room movies, coffeemakers, minibars, hairdryers, high-speed Internet access, individual climate controls, and work desks. Rates are based on double occupancy. Charges for extra adults may apply and will be due directly to the hotel.