Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
18-21 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 6643 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Really a pleasant surprise. Great room, we had a bigger one for 3 and it was excellent to travel with the child. Location right in the old center, close to train station
SwitzerlandThis hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. Best is the location and we were thoroughly impressed and grateful for the front office staff for giving us room of our choice. We had a delightful stay.
IndiaLove love love the location of this hotel. Easily walkable to so many things. Beautiful view from the room. Spacious and lovely hotel bar downstairs. Comfy beds.
United States of AmericaAmenities were up-to-date, and it was located in the perfect location for what we wanted to do.
United States of Americaclean hotel rooms most comfortable hotel bed and pillows a bit expensive but for the location you can’t beat it!
NetherlandsSo close to the train station and within walking distance to all areas of the old and new town
CanadaExcellent location- walking distance to everything- room was comfortable, clean and the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful
CanadaI liked the convience from the train station. I liked the safety of the building and surroundings.
United States of AmericaRooms are big, location is accessible, staff are friendly..
United Arab EmiratesI loved the decoration and location of the hotel. Great bar and breakfast
Switzerland- What guests loved the most:
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Anna
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Luckesh
India
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Carly
United States of America
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Collier
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Vanessa
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Heather
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Sandra
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Kelly
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Rimah
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Paula
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In the center of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is a 5 minute walk from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historic St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within a 10 minute walk. Edinburgh airport is only 9 miles away. The rooms feature a private 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 less than half a mile from the hotel. Guests at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can also reach historic places such as Cockburn Street and the Royal Mile within a 5 minute walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Center, a 10 minute walk away, offers fun activities for families as well as evening entertainment.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 16, 2012
See what guests loved the most:
AnnaSwitzerland
“Really a pleasant surprise. Great room, we had a bigger one for 3 and it was excellent to travel with the child. Location right in the old center, close to train station”- Luckesh
India
“This hotel exceeded our expectations in every way. Best is the location and we were thoroughly impressed and grateful for the front office staff for giving us room of our choice. We had a delightful stay.” - CCarly
United States of America
“Love love love the location of this hotel. Easily walkable to so many things. Beautiful view from the room. Spacious and lovely hotel bar downstairs. Comfy beds.”
CollierUnited States of America
“Amenities were up-to-date, and it was located in the perfect location for what we wanted to do.”
VanessaNetherlands
“clean hotel rooms most comfortable hotel bed and pillows a bit expensive but for the location you can’t beat it!”
HeatherCanada
“So close to the train station and within walking distance to all areas of the old and new town”
SandraCanada
“Excellent location- walking distance to everything- room was comfortable, clean and the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful”
KellyUnited States of America
“I liked the convience from the train station. I liked the safety of the building and surroundings.”- RRimah
United Arab Emirates
“Rooms are big, location is accessible, staff are friendly..” - Paula
Switzerland
“I loved the decoration and location of the hotel. Great bar and breakfast”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is there and iron and fridge in the room? Thank you 😊
The iron and ironing board is available to pick up from reception 24/7. There is no fridge in the room. However, the guest can use a fridge we have in..Answered on 29 October 2019Hi, 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 2020Hello do the rooms have usb charging slots? Or just normal plugs? Thanks
Good afternoon. We do have both usb charging slots and plugs in every room. Thank you.Answered on 30 May 2021I’ve seen the question about the airport shuttle which is great! But what times do the airports run?Could we pay for breakfast when we get there too?
Hello there. Airlink 100 bus is running 24/7. You can also double check on Lothian Buses' website the official timetable. You can definitely pay for b..Answered on 12 March 2022Is there interconnecting room ?
Hello. Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not have any Interconnecting rooms. Warm Regards, Front Office Team of Motel One Edinburgh-RoyalAnswered on 10 June 2022Hi , I was wondering is this hotel near a wide variety of restaurants and bars ? And would there be a night life in this area . Thank you Claire
We are in the city centre so there are so many restaurants and there are some bars close byAnswered on 17 March 2022- Still looking?
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Amenities of Motel One Edinburgh-RoyalGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Bar
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Czech
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Polish
- Slovak
- Filipino
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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Room options at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal include:
- Double
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Check-in at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 1,000 feet from the center of Edinburgh.
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Guests staying at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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The prices at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.