Hotel 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 5640 reviews)
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*8.9* National Museum of Scotland: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)
*9.0* City Art Center: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)
*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)
*8.4* Scott Monument: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)
Edinburgh Waverley Train Station: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)
*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)
Waterloo Place: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
*8.8* Princes Street Gardens: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)
*8.4* Camera Obscura and World of Illusions: only 4 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)
*9.2* Royal Mile: only 3 minutes away! (750 feet by foot)
*9.0* Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 1 minute away! (50 feet by foot)
The Scotch Whisky Experience: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)
*9.1* The Real Mary King's Close: only 2 minutes away! (400 feet by foot)
*9.1* Scottish National Gallery: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)
Location, location, location... It is perfect!!! Near the Waverley station, Airlink Bus to Edinburgh airport , old town and new town, and city sightseeing bus.. The room is clean and comfort either.. love this place and definitely want to come back again later...
IndonesiaLocation and cleanliness. They also let us check-in early free of charge which was great. Perfect location for exploring both old town and new town. The Airlink also departs from outside the hotel which takes about 25 minutes to get to/from the airport.
IrelandBreakfast was nice. I like the area where it served
GermanyAs good as you expect from a Motel 1 (clean, confortabl...),, location is perfect, from airport tram stop 10mn, train station 2mn. Bars and restaurants all around.
Hong KongFantastic location and lovely, immaculate hotel. Staff were very friendly and polite. Couldn't fault it! We would definitely return there.
United KingdomAmazing location, the room we had was clean and comfortable, staff were really friendly and helpful.
United KingdomThe people were very nice and the friendly bar/ coffee shop was wonderful!
CanadaThe location was awesome, just a few minutes walk to High Street and the Castle and a few minutes in the other direction to New Town. The train was just across the street, as was the bus to the airport. The room itself was clean and modern, with everything we needed.
United States of AmericaThe staff was super friendly. Had the best view! Great nights sleep
United States of AmericaStaff were excellent and lovely, made us feel really at home! Central location, comfortable room and easy transport links. Absolute 10/10, would recommend the place to people!
United Kingdom
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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map
In the of , the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is a 5 from the , and only half a from the . Guests can reach the historic St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within a 10 minute walk. Edinburgh is only 9 miles away.
The rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and , furniture.
The historic market square Grassmarket offers a variety of bars and 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 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 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.
Health & safety
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“boutique style”
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9
Breakfast Info
Continental
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
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Motel One Edinburgh Royal opened its doors on New Year's Eve 2012 at 18-21 Market Street, EH1 1BL. Located across from Waverley Train Station, the hotel is ideally situated for public transport links across Edinburgh including the Airport Express bus. Motel One is a 3-star budget hotel with a boutique/design decor. At Motel One we have 208 non-smoking rooms, all with complimentary WiFi (in all of the rooms and throughout the hotel). Comfortable beds with high quality bedding (double, queen or king-size beds). Why not start your day with freshly baked bread rolls spread with Scottish butter, complimented with locally sourced meat cuts and cheese? For the ones with a sweet tooth we offer wide selection of freshly baked Danish pastries. If you are not a morning person, you will surely appreciate a freshly ground fair trade coffee as a start. Entering our Breakfast Lounge you are guaranteed a smile - not just from our team members. We also cater for our guests with special dietary requirements offering gluten and lactose free options.
What's nearby *
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Edinburgh Military Tattoo0 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.1 miles
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City Art Center0.1 miles
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St. Giles Cathedral0.1 miles
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Gladstones Land0.1 miles
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Waverley Mall0.1 miles
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Edinburgh Waverley Train Station0.1 miles
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Scott Monument0.1 miles
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Royal Mile0.1 miles
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National Library of Scotland0.2 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Whiski rooms Restaurant0.1 miles
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The Booking Office Cafe/Bar0.1 miles
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Sainsbury's Supermarket0.2 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Water of Leith River1.5 miles
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Arthur's Seat Mountain2 miles
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North Sea Ocean/Sea4 miles
Closest Airports *
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Edinburgh Airport6.7 miles
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Dundee Airport35.3 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.3 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.2 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.3 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.4 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.5 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.5 miles
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Arthur's Seat1.2 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium2 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2.2 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo3.1 miles
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Dalhousie Castle7.5 miles
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RetryAmenities of Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
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Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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No parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
Safety features
- First aid kits available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
Cleanliness & disinfection
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Languages Spoken
- Czech
- German
- English
- Spanish
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Polish
- Slovak
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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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
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.
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
FAQs about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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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.
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Guests staying at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to Motel One Edinburgh-Royal by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 40min
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Room options at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal include:
- Double
