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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Step into this eco-certified hotel to enjoy top-notch service from its friendly staff in an unbeatable city-centre location.

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Lobby lounge
Reception
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €107
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 9 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

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

Eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
A short walk from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and coffee/tea in reception
  • A front desk safe, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and location
Room features
All 205 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, Filipino, French, Greek, Italian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish, Thai

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • One Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Motel One Edinburgh - Royal pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal on 26 Feb 2025 start from €107.39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Motel One Edinburgh - Royal located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Dungeon, Princes Street, and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and St. Andrew Square are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

The style and location of the hotel was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Great position, yet really quiet and comfortable - can’t find a fault, great place to stay and explore Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Perfect location, friendly staff would recommended and we will defo be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Great location and service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Wish we had more than one night before we had to head home! Room was great, staff is so nice and the location was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Convenient location good quality hotel excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

I love the hotel! It is beautiful, comfortable, very clean, and in the middle everything, you can walk anywhere in less than 20min! I'm definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Perfect for touring Edinburgh. Easy to walk short distances, convenient for bus routes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Super central location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

The location was perfect, it is a very nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Location of hotel was ideal and within easy walking distance for shopping, dining and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn

Lovely hotel in a perfect location. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Really enjoyed our stay—small room but fine for a two night stay. Great staff and tasty buffet breakfasts!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

This property was lovely. No complaints what so ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Fantastic location. Comfortable, clean rooms. Friendly, professional staff. Nice environment to come back to at the end of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

We loved staying here. It was the perfect location and the rooms were well designed. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Very close to just about everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Great position, nice room and bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gifty

I went in with my partner and we absolutely love the place. Highly recommend. Will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Location was perfect and clean property. First time in Scotland and felt safe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jossette Marie

Beautiful place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Location and staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

This hotel is on the edge of old town and is easily accessible to the royal mile, the grassmarket, Princes Street garden, Waverly station, and tons of shopping and restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024