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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Royal Mile

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Room with a View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby lounge
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

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • 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
$212 nightly
The total price is $254
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Sep 6 - Sep 7
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Tomorrow

Sep 7 - Sep 8
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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room with a View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room with a View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 178 sq ft
  • 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
$197 nightly
The price is $236
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
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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

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Devil's Advocate - ‬1 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 Royal Mile and Princes Street. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 205 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

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

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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 4 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. 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 options were excellent with a wide variety and many guests praising the quality and selection. (45 reviews)
  • Airport shuttle was convenient and easily accessible with buses stopping directly outside the property. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good spot to roam

Great location, very walkable to the sights. I'd stay here again for sure.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great location to explore Old Town. Small rooms but comfortable and clean. Staff was very kind and helpful.
Dona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

nice hotel close to train station and old town. Room is a little small but very clean. The breakfast is very abundant and the lobby is very comfortable.
lucy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Perfect location for a tourist.
Regina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

Great location with very friendly staff , I was in a lower floor room facing steps so it was fairly loud at times
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly!

Try friendly and helpful front desk staff. Good breakfast buffet!
Mona, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay in Edinburgh. This hotel is in the perfect location for walking around town.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Close to a lot of famous spots.
Heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel! Very clean and spacious rooms!
Michele, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
Glenn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. So convenient to everything on the Royal Mile and also to Waverly Station-2 minutes walk across the street to catch our early AM train for London! Very clean, friendly and helpful staff!
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient to Train station

Lovely hotel just a short walk from the train station! Easy to get to even when rolling bags of luggage. Room is nice and it has a safe for storing important items. Does not have a refrigerator. They do provide a kettle for heating water for coffee. Very close walk to Royal Mile.
Robin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for touring both old town & new
Michelle, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in amazing location. The staff were attentive. Would recommend and stay again
Shannon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

location was great and so were the staff. very expensive breakfast and small rooms but very clean.
john, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

3 star place with 5 star pricing

Location was super convenient. Prices were ridiculously inflated (3x normal) during the festival and then the “rate” did not include breakfast. Oh please…
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Room was nice and bed was very comfortable.
Elizabeth, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So close to everything...Royal Mile, train station, shopping, etc. Loved the vibe and cosy feel of the lobby, open lounge areas.
Tammy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean, friendly, great value, great location
Elisa, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is a great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast options.
Mary Ann, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean modern room and nice staff.
Dana, 3-night trip