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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

18-21 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.9/10! (score from 5819 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Fabulous
5,819 reviews

I had booked in very last minute and didn’t expect to get a room as nice as I did! Everything from the wonderful friendly staff, great location and cosy bed with were all exceptional. There was a wonderful big TV and the shower was amazing. The room was spacious and a good temperature because often hotel rooms can be extremely warm. The check out time was ideal and I will be returning again!

Ciara Ireland

Perfect location, nice and comfortable room, good breakfast.

Svetlana Sweden

Location was good and the room was clean and pretty spacious. Good shower.

Brigid United Kingdom

it’s location was fantastic, so close to the royal mile

Joanne United Kingdom

Room really quiet clean and nicely decorated bed comfortable close to all attractions

Susan United Kingdom

- The location was excellent! Literally half a mile away from the two most famous streets in Edinburgh (Royal Mile and Princes Street)! - Great value for money! Other hotels of the same rating in this area were much more expensive. - Really nice lobby, warm, modern, beautifully decorated (I love their corporate colors!). - Rooms were small, but cosy and comfortabel. Everything was provided (except for a small refrigerator). The high ceilings and light walls give the rooms a great sense of space. - They don't have their own parking space (as is the case with so many hotels in big cities), but you get a nice discount when you park at the Waverley Station Car Park, which is a 5 minute (uphill ;-) walk from the hotel. - Edinburgh is a lively and vibrant city and Motel One is at the heart of it!

Sylvia Belgium

This was the best hotel that I have been to in Edinburgh. I have been coming home to Edinburgh for sixty odd years now and have stayed in a lot of hotels in the city but the Motel One takes some beating. The Best recommendation that I can give to this hotel is that I have just booked up again to go back in a couple of months time

Gordon United Kingdom

Location was very good, easy accessible. Hotel has charm, the staff are very friendly and helpful. I was allowed to keep my bags before checking in and after checking out, which was superb as it allowed me to enjoy the city without needing to drag a bag behind. So, thanks for that.

T United Kingdom

Room clean and staff very friendly. Great location

Lindsay United Kingdom

great location and was clean. Beds and pillows were very comfy.

Kelsey United Kingdom
8.9
Fabulous
5,819 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “I had booked in very last minute and didn’t expect to get a room as nice as I did! Everything from the wonderful friendly staff, great location and cosy bed with were all exceptional.”
    Ciara Ciara Ireland Ireland
  • “Perfect location, nice and comfortable room, good breakfast.”
    Svetlana Svetlana Sweden Sweden
  • “Location was good and the room was clean and pretty spacious. Good shower.”
    Brigid Brigid United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “it’s location was fantastic, so close to the royal mile”
    Joanne Joanne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room really quiet clean and nicely decorated bed comfortable close to all attractions”
    Susan Susan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “- The location was excellent! Literally half a mile away from the two most famous streets in Edinburgh (Royal Mile and Princes Street)! - Great value for money!”
    Sylvia Sylvia Belgium Belgium
  • “This was the best hotel that I have been to in Edinburgh. I have been coming home to Edinburgh for sixty odd years now and have stayed in a lot of hotels in the city but the Motel One takes some...”
    Gordon Gordon United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location was very good, easy accessible. Hotel has charm, the staff are very friendly and helpful.”
    T T United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room clean and staff very friendly. Great location”
    Lindsay Lindsay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “great location and was clean. Beds and pillows were very comfy.”
    Kelsey Kelsey United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.1
High score for Edinburgh

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location - show map

Situated in the centre of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 5 minutes’ walk away from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historical St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within 10 minutes' walk. Edinburgh airport is only 9 miles away.

The rooms feature an en suite bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and stylish, modern furniture.

The historic market square Grassmarket offers a variety of bars and restaurants and it is situated less than half a mile from the hotel.

Guests at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can also reach historical places such as Cockburn Street and the Royal Mile within 5 minutes’ walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Centre, 10 minutes’ walk away, offers fun activities for families as well as evening entertainment.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 16 Oct 2012.
 Hotel chain/brand: Motel One

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Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Lift

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Breakfast info

Continental

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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable programme, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speak English

Guest reviews

8.9
Fabulous · 5,819 reviews
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  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.3
  • Comfort9.3
    Shower, Bed
    Room temperature
  • Value for money8.9
    Convenient location
  • Location 9.9
    Central location, View, Connection to the airport
  • Free WiFi9.1
High score for Edinburgh

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  • Ciara
    IrelandIreland
    “I had booked in very last minute and didn’t expect to get a room as nice as I did! Everything from the wonderful friendly staff, great location and cosy bed with were all exceptional. There was a wonderful big TV and the shower was amazing. The room...”
  • Svetlana
    SwedenSweden
    “Perfect location, nice and comfortable room, good breakfast.”
  • Brigid
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was good and the room was clean and pretty spacious. Good shower.”
  • Joanne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “it’s location was fantastic, so close to the royal mile”
  • Susan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Room really quiet clean and nicely decorated bed comfortable close to all attractions”
  • Sylvia
    BelgiumBelgium
    “- The location was excellent! Literally half a mile away from the two most famous streets in Edinburgh (Royal Mile and Princes Street)! - Great value for money! Other hotels of the same rating in this area were much more expensive. - Really nice...”
  • Gordon
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “This was the best hotel that I have been to in Edinburgh. I have been coming home to Edinburgh for sixty odd years now and have stayed in a lot of hotels in the city but the Motel One takes some beating. The Best recommendation that I can give to...”
  • T
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location was very good, easy accessible. Hotel has charm, the staff are very friendly and helpful. I was allowed to keep my bags before checking in and after checking out, which was superb as it allowed me to enjoy the city without needing to drag...”
  • Lindsay
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Room clean and staff very friendly. Great location”
  • Kelsey
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great location and was clean. Beds and pillows were very comfy.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are you on the bus route to the airport? Thanks!
    Dear guest, Thank you for your question. The Airport Shuttle Bus is called “Airlink” and it is the number 100, it runs every 15 minutes from the air...
    Answered on 21 February 2020
  • How big is the tv?
    Thank you for your question. Our rooms are installed with 43" smart TVs. Kind regards, Your Motel One Front Office Team
    Answered on 1 November 2019
  • Do rooms have hair dryers ?
    Yes, every room has a hair dryer.
    Answered on 5 August 2019
  • Hi, Do you have somewhere to hold luggage whilst we wait for our room to be ready once we arrive?
    We have luggage storage available for our guests, free of charge. For both arrival and departure.
    Answered on 14 January 2020
  • Do you have iron for clothes in each bedroom?
    We can provide irons at the reception free of charge. Please ask the reception desk and we will provide an iron & ironing board, subject to availabili...
    Answered on 5 August 2019
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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
Located in the historic old town

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the imposing Edinburgh Castle looms over the city.

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Facilities of Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Most popular facilities

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Lift
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Slovak
  • Filipino

House rules Motel One Edinburgh-Royal takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Motel One Edinburgh-Royal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

  • Check-in at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 350 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.

  • Guests staying at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Motel One Edinburgh-Royal by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 40min

  • Room options at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal include:

    • Double

  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):