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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 15 - Sep 16
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Tomorrow

Sep 16 - Sep 17
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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
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(141 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 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
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is near a train station. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and Grassmarket. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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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

  • ‪The Milkman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Devil's Advocate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gordon St Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Doric Tavern - ‬1 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 smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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.

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 eco-certified 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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Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 698 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1070 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1070 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

viviane

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

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to many of Edinburgh’s sites.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel One was conveniently located to taxis, AirLink bus, Waverley train station and walking distance to all Edinburgh attractions. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean.Convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the Fringe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an ally outside our window so it got very noisy at times. The staff was very friendly and location was perfect. Just off Royal mile and across from train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is modern, clean and in perfect location. Our room was perfect and very large. The staff working the counter could have been more welcoming. We were never greeted or even looked at when leaving and returning to the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
The front desk staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to train station, royal mile, castle- just be prepared for steps!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic experience staying here! Cozy lobby, nice bar, comfortable room, amazing location. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faraz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was fine, wasn’t as lovely as the photos, our room had no windows, just a skylight. Location was great, breakfast was not great for what we paid. Would probably not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and nice modern, clean and comfortable hotel with great service.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! Very clean and spacious rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - close to train station and shops. Room was clean and spacious with a nice view . I would stay again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to check out all the Edinburgh sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rusti

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was great. Staff was not friendly at all and the bed was not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very confusing to navigate around the building and the room design was odd. Bar/lounge was great and the bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly. Having food other than breakfast would have made a difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deissy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was so close to the Waverly station and the hot spots of the town. Felt extremely safe as a solo female traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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