Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Family Studio, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Portable fan
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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36 Simpson Loan, Quartermile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9GF

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Museum of Scotland - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greyfriars Bobby's Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thomas J Walls Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Söderberg the Meadows - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪MUMS Great Comfort Food - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh

Upscale eco-certified hotel near University of Edinburgh
Located close to The Meadows and National Museum of Scotland, Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh provides free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, concierge services, and outdoor furniture
  • Laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A water dispenser, a gift shop, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 107 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and dishwashers

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (GBP 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (31 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from April 14 2025 to June 20 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 50 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 25 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh located?

Located in Tollcross, this eco-certified hotel is steps from The Meadows and University of Edinburgh. National Museum of Scotland and Festival Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 15 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

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Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

great property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice room and location! It will be perfect when the lobby renovation is done.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Good hotel located on a university campus. However, there is construction at the hotel and on the nearby road, so it can be noisy during the day. There’s no on site restaurant, and breakfast is a simple grab and go option.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, friendly staff, clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff went out of their way to accommodate us and make us feel special. Service was exemplary.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice hotel. Unfortunately, an unknown when I booked the room, the hotel is renovating and there is construction going on around the hotel. Several things were not open like the restaurant and gym. A bit noisy. Inconvenient to meet Ubers and taxi due to road work. But overall a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

Staff was not friendly. Appreciate construction ongoing, however breakfast setup was very cramped.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Well located, great breakfast, comfortable room, and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Central, yet quiet. Hotel itself is dated
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Everything was good except you cannot plan to do your own laundry because the place is being renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Convenient location to sites and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location with lots of eating options close by. Short walk to old town and university of Edinburgh. Super friendly staff and clean, quiet rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Very good value for ££ 😇
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great property, great staff. Check-in check-out in matter of minutes. Overall perfect for stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Having booked a room for 4 nights on Expedia, the hotel subsequently told me of the nature & scale of the ongoing renovations. Construction noise during the day. No laundry. No gym. No *lobby*. I'd be more irritable about it if not for a great breakfast buffet (admittedly, in a small, cramped space - but I'm an early riser & fared fine).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

We liked the breakfast selection included with our stay and the friendliness and helpfulness of all the staff we encountered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Loved this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

As the bathroom door is set back the light disturbs the person in the bed nearest the bathroom (brightness woke me up). Television was difficult to watch from both bed & settee. Was very disappointed with room for the cost. Although breakfast was good with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Very pleasant hotel with kind and friendly service staff as well as some nice facilities. It is located basically inside the Edinburgh University campus, which we really liked and close to the old town of Edinburgh. Only downside was the breakfast buffet situation where there was not enough seats for everyone - regardless of which time slot you went down for breakfast. It is supposed to be a good and relaxing start to your day, but it ended up being quite a nuisance instead. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

I love the location in the middle of Edinburgh hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Great location for tours etc and walking distance from essential amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Nice room and comfy bed. Free breakfast buffet was good quality with plenty of choices, but like a cattle drive. Rude people pushing in front of you and little kids running around unattended touching the food, cutlery, etc. We felt it was a bit unsanitary. It’s amazing how parents have no control over their spawn.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Really enjoyed our stay at the Residence Inn. The suites(we had 2) were very spacious and comfortable. I was a bit surprised that the beds couldn’t be separated into twins, as there were clearly 2 single mattresses, topped by a queen mattress. Not every guest at the hotel is a couple, as in our case, a brother and sister( one slept on the sofa bed, which wasn’t as comfortable as the bed. The breakfast was very good, lots of hot and cold choices, great coffee. The breakfast area in the hotel is quite small and breakfast time tended to be chaotic, an issue which I’m sure other guests have commented on.The staff were so friendly and helpful. The location for us was great as it was close to the university, and easy walking distance to the many attractions of beautiful Edinburgh. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend to friends and family👍👍😀
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We had an excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022