Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Edinburgh's heart, where spa treatments refresh tired muscles and the restaurant serves authentic Scottish cuisine

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Located near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers a quiet garden sanctuary in the busy city. Guests can book spa treatments, warm up by the lobby fireplace, enjoy breakfast at Surf & Turf, or swim in the indoor pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Club Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Practice your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Map
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
    University of Edinburgh
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gorgeous Edinburgh architecture
    St. Andrew Square
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station)
    12 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Marriott Executive Lounge
    1 min walk
  • The Cafe at the Palace
    5 min walk
  • The Canons' Gait
    5 min walk
  • BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh
    6 min walk
  • Tolbooth Tavern
    3 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Royal Mile
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Arti & Alba, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals on site and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, massage treatment rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 160 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arti & Alba
  • Arti & Alba

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Meals other than breakfast are not included in the Half Board rate plans for children under 12 years old sharing existing bedding with 2 adults and included in the reservation details.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 25 per day

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Holyrood Hotel
Holyrood Macdonald
Holyrood Macdonald Hotel
Hotel Holyrood
Hotel Macdonald Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood Edinburgh
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh
Macdonald Hotel Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

Frequently asked questions

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy room and amenities, great breakfast, good location, friendly and professional staff. Look forward to staying at a Marriott again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, room and location. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming. They attebded to all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and nice. Location is fantastic near Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay, staff were friendly and the hotel was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and able to walk everywhere. Great breakfast. The restaurant on site was nice for meals or a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay, great location, staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward D

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raju

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff were good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Hotel was close to the main tourist area and university but still quiet after hours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabbi Marc

Great location near Holyroodhouse Palace, restaurants and hop on hop off bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Long wait to be served with breakfast and choice wasn't that good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean. Met all our standards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

City break

Air conditioning kept clicking throughout the night which was very cold and noisy which resulted in broken sleep for the entire stay. Excellent location and facilities. We would stay again at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Staff very friendly, lovely clean room, comfy bed, well equipped shower, pool was great. Good selection of breakfast, as I'm gluten free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay . Large room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel close to the centre of town. No frills but helpful staff, clean and overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satnam Susan

Clean comfortable and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Perfect for a trip to Edinburgh well located and staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

VICKY

Lovely professional and friendly staff. Nice big room. Clean and modern. Lovely selection at breakfast. Thought bar meals were quite bland. Overwhelming air freshener smell in lovely but I am very sensitive to smell so maybe just me! Great location if you’re ok for a bit if a walk- we walked to the Royal Mile, Castle, Princes St easily and Dynamic Earth is literally across the road. All in all a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Booked for a night. Lovely hotel and staff, would stay here agin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025