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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Edinburgh Castle

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Room with a View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk
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Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers a warm welcome with its cozy bar and speedy WiFi. Guests have praised the helpful staff, spotless property condition, and convenient location near St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is CNY1,513
CNY1,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(135 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room with a View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Room with a View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,002 reviews
The price is CNY1,416
CNY1,700 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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About the neighborhood

Map
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milkman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

When you stay at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and Royal Mile. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. This eco-certified hotel is also within just a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Castle and George Street. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 205 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2013
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

One Lounge - This lobby lounge serves light fare only.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.90 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Edinburgh-Royal Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Hotel Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
One Edinburgh Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal 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.

Are pets allowed at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What's the area around Motel One Edinburgh - Royal like?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 6-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and reasonably priced with a wide variety of options. (40 reviews)
  • Airport shuttle was convenient and easily accessible with buses stopping directly outside the property. (7 reviews)
  • Great places to eat are within walking distance from the property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very nice location and hotel
viviane, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location!!
Faraz, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location for the Fringe.
Deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The front desk staff were very helpful.
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location, friendly staff. I would recommend staying here.
Michele, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I liked this hotel very much. It is extremely well-located, the staff is very nice and responsive, and it has nice views of a park. The motel name is misleading. It is a hotel, not a motel, and very appealing.
Bill, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic experience staying here! Cozy lobby, nice bar, comfortable room, amazing location. Would absolutely stay here again
Kai, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful
Marina, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location which is very walkable to the Old Town but also the shopping areas across the Waverley Train Station.
Jurgen, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our room was a bit of a trek over a few sets of steps with heavy suitcases but apart from that great stay
jackie, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The bed was comfortable and the staff was great.
Charlotte, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location to check out all the Edinburgh sites.
Heather, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Location was great. Staff was not friendly at all and the bed was not comfortable.
Rusti, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly and clean hotel.
Tammy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location - close to train station and shops. Room was clean and spacious with a nice view . I would stay again .
Venice, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This was a perfect location for our first trip to Edinburgh. We were absolutely thrilled with the room and location. Staff was very helpful and welcoming. We plan on returning soon!
Margo, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property was so close to the Waverly station and the hot spots of the town. Felt extremely safe as a solo female traveler.
Deissy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

So charming. Staff was so friendly and helpful.
Rejane, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly reception staff. Bar staff bit difficulty with language barrier, but they were very polite and we got there in the end. Would definitely stay again.
Robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

This is one of the best locations in the city for a hotel. Right on the border between New Town and Old Town and close to the train station. Rooms were just ok, but clean.
Paul, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location
Glenn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Perfect location to access to the old town.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property was clean, quiet and the location couldn't be beat!
Lisa, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel! Great location.
Margo, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

greta location, very modern rooms, walls are paper thin, depends who is next door
John, 1-night trip