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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Royal Mile

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Room with a View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby lounge
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is centrally located, offering a warm welcome, a cozy bar, and reliable WiFi. The attentive staff maintains the property impeccably. Enjoy easy access to St. Giles' Cathedral and the shops of Princes Street.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(152 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, limited view | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, limited view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • 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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Milkman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

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 a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for 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 like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 13.90 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • 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 available
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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 13.90 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

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 and cash

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 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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Motel One Edinburgh - Royal located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Dungeon, Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and George Street 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1150 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and wonderful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect location for a stay in Edinburgh! Staff was so friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, wonderful lobby area, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to all the main old town attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was overall a nice and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great right on the Royal Mile walked everywhere and transportation to the airport was right across the street cannot say enough about the location for first timers to Edinburgh especially.
Picture of the Motel one from the bus stop
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located for anyone who is on foot. Very central to almost all the highlights of Edinburgh. Wonderful staff, great rooms, great continental breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, great location and the hotel was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is located in the best part of the city. It had a very clean room and comfortable bed. We also enjoyed the bar for an evening nightcap.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a wonderful location just off the Royal Mile. And I was able to easily walk across the bridge to catch the bus to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra-Ann

Location is amazing. Foods gone down hill for breakfast options. Staff is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated and clean. The breakfast was really good. many options to choose from.Lots of healthy options and all was fresh. Lots of shops and dining close by. Train station was a short walk.Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the train station. Beautiful lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff of the hotel was amazing. We had a great time. We spent a 5 days. It is close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely convenient to train station. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

viviane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We liked the location to the Royal Mile. It is truly a beautiful area to stay. The staff was helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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