The Hotels

Cradled by dense Scottish history, with Edinburgh Castle, the Holyrood Park and Arthur’s Seat within easy reach, The Minto Hotel invites sightseers to indulge in local heritage. Occupying a convenient spot on the coastline, Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Waterfront is a suitable spot for enjoying relaxing strolls on the beach or in the nearby Victoria Park.

• Rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Waterfront are decked out in warm colour tones, with airy interiors fitted with double-glazed windows, TVs and air conditioning.

• Breakfasts at the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Waterfront consist of freshly cooked sausages, scrambled eggs and pastries, while the fully stocked bar provides an extensive list of drinks in an informal setting with wooden furnishings.

• The Minto Hotel welcomes guests to individually styled rooms fitted with dark wooden furnishings, plush bedding and wall displays.

• The Polo Restaurant offers an intimate dining space evocative of airy and efflorescent drawing rooms, while the lounge bar serves up classic bar-style lunches and refreshing tipples.

• Edinburgh has a maritime climate preserving temperate features, such as moderate summers, when temperatures reach 20°C and rains. Winter brings windy and frosty days with a very low level of sunshine. The transition seasons, spring and autumn, keep to a cool weather.
  
  

The Deal

Included in all options: Stay for two in standard double room with breakfast

Option 1: for 1 night with choice between Hard Rock Cafe or Edinburgh city tour at Minto Hotel

• €235 arriving between 1-31 July 2014
• €235 arriving between 1-31 August 2014
• €149 arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €149 arriving between 1-31 October 2014
• €149 arriving Mon-Wed between 3-26 November 2014
• €125 arriving between 1-20 December 2014
• €125 arriving between 5-31 January 2015
  
  

Option 2: for 2 nights with choice between Hard Rock Cafe or Edinburgh city tour at Minto Hotel

• €449 arriving between 1-31 July 2014
• €449 arriving between 1-31 August 2014
• €265 arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €265 arriving between 1-31 October 2014
• €265 arriving Mon-Wed between 3-26 November 2014
• €239 arriving between 1-20 December 2014
• €239 arriving between 8-31 January 2015
  
  

Option 3: for 1 night at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Waterfront

• €159 with Palace of Holyroodhouse Tour arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €185 with Edinburgh Castle Tour arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €149 with The Queen’s Gallery Tour arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €179 with Hard Rock Cafe Tour arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €109 with Palace of Holyroodhouse Tour arriving between 1 October-29 December 2014
• €135 with Edinburgh Castle Tour arriving between 1 October-29 December 2014
• €99 with The Queen’s Gallery Tour arriving between 1 October-29 December 2014
• €125 with Hard Rock Cafe Tour arriving between 1 October-29 December 2014
  
  

Option 4: for 2 nights at Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Waterfront

• €319 with Edinburgh Castle Tour arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €295 with Palace of Holyroodhouse Tour arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €305 with Hard Rock Cafe Tour arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €289 with The Queen’s Gallery Tour arriving between 1-30 September 2014
• €225 with Edinburgh Castle Tour arriving between 1 October-29 December 2014
• €199 with Palace of Holyroodhouse Tour arriving between 1 October-29 December 2014
• €205 with Hard Rock Cafe Tour arriving between 1 October-29 December 2014
• €190 with The Queen’s Gallery Tour arriving between 1 October-29 December 2014
  
  

Hotel Details

• Check-in from 2pm; check-out by 11am.
• Pets not permitted.
  
  

Tour Details

Edinburgh City Tour or Hard Rock Cafe Tour

Guests opting for the Edinburgh City Tour will have the opportunity to admire some of the city’s famous sites and attractions, while those wishing to sample typical American fare and see a vast and original rock memorabilia collection with items that once belonged to famous people such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Garcia or Jimi Hendrix may chose the Hard Rock Cafe Tour.

Palace of Holyroodhouse Tour

Travellers choosing this tour may visit a 12th century palace boasting Baroque architecture and verdant gardens. Former home of Mary Queen of Scots, the palace nowadays serves as a residence for Queen Elizabeth II.

Edinburgh Castle Tour

Holidaymakers opting for this tour may visit one of the most important historical attractions in Scotland. The Edinburgh Castle is a royal castle dating back to the early 12th century, and sits at the top of Castle Rock, a volcanic plug in the middle of Edinburgh. Inside the castle, travellers may visit St. Margaret’s Chapel, one of the oldest buildings in the city or visit the Crown Jewels Exhibition to see some of the oldest regalia in Europe.

The Queen’s Gallery Tour

Culture enthusiasts have the opportunity to enjoy a wide collection of art pieces, ranging from paintings to sculptures, all collected by the royal family through decades.

Reviews

Minto Hotel has an average score of 3.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. It collects a total of 192 reviews.

Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh-Waterfront has an average score of 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. It collects a total of 642 reviews.

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