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Reviews of Motel One Edinburgh-Royal This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

18-21 Market Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom

#24 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh

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Review Score

Based on 6171 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    9.0
    We had an excellent stay at Motel One Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mattress could have been a bit firmer The cups provided for tea/coffee were cardboard - we would have preferred china/ceramic mugs

    The room was excellently equipped - even bright directional reading lights on each side of the bed so one could read at night without disturbing one's partner. A large magnifying mirror in the bathroom. A suitcase table (not sure what it's called) which is very convenient for one's luggage. An armchair. Plus of course all the usual things one expects in hotel - a kettle, tea and coffee, lovely towels, convenient mirrors, plenty of hanging space and shelves, etc

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The expense of the breakfast was high

    Perfect location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfasts could be better

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    Extraordinary effort for details in the best location
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internet connection was not good one day, the reception could not help, but maybe it was just one day.

    Location could not be better, probably the best place in town despite train station but you do not hear anything. Stylish, looks like brand new, standards surprised positively. Feels like extra effort was made on each detail (e.g. Fireplace on TV when you enter the room and even the sound ioc a fireplace). The lobby and the bar decorations beautiful, comfortable. Huge bathroom. Quiet despite lively location. The street full of nice restaurants and cafes.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shame there was no cooked breakfast, otherwise stay was excellent

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    These are all details, but since almost everything was perfect, here's the nitpicking: - I hate the single use cups this chain seems to be using at all locations. I'll never believe they're somehow more sustainable than a regular, washable, old-fashioned cup. Can't believe drinking from those monstrosities is acceptable in a tea culture country. - my room had a window that couldn't be opened all the way. I understand it's probably for safety reasons, but there was a build up of cobwebs and dirt in the hard to reach section and it just looked ugly and didn't fit the overall very clean room. - I stayed for four nights and never figured out what the proper way of paying for breakfast was. It looked like some people paid at the bar, some at the reception and some didn't at all. One day I was surveyed during a breakfast by a lady asking me for a room number and whether I have paid, the next day no one asked. :)

    I loved my stay. All the staff members I encountered were nice and helpful. Superb breakfast. All spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Perhaps I was just unlucky with my room but the soundproofing wasn't great - I could hear the people upstairs moving around and in the morning I realised I was next to the laundry store when they started rolling out the cleaning trolleys. It was fine as I was getting up early for work but I would have been disappointed if I was there for a relaxing break.

    The location is amazing - so handy for the train. And the decor and colour scheme is great. Room was absolutely spotless. Breakfast had a good range of clearly labeled vegan options.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cosy bed. Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Had a lovely stay on our trip to Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was ok, more fruit would have been better. It could have been that we got there later in the morning and it was gone.

    room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Superb place and facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Location, friendly staff. Informal but classy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    None to declare

    The hotel location was really centred to the most historical attractions. The room was not so big for the price paid, however it was cosy. The Bed was really comfortable. All the staff were really helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Gorgeous hotel, fabulous interior, brilliant location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paper cups for making tea and coffee. Also, could have done with a couple of glasses. Otherwise, everything was great.

    Great location. Very central to all the main attractions. 2 mins to the Royal Mile, 10 mins to Colton hill and the castle, 1 min to the national gallery. Friendly staff. Hotel was very clean. Lovely comfortable bed. Modern bathroom with a big shower. Very quiet for such a central location. Not many chanels on the TV, but we weren't in the room very much to watch it. Would definitely recommend to others, and stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaving

    My room was great. Quiet with a super view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location could not be better. Close to the royal mile, train station and an excellent pub. Far enough away from the crowds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent in every way!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A very clean hotel and a very comfortable bed. It was a great location for us too. Staff were superb.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    excellent stay in the great city of Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    what didn’t I like? There was a barricade on the street just off the sidewalk outside the front door due to some minor street repair. I say that to satisfy this question.

    The staff is exceptional. The building is nicely laid out to fit into the available space. Very modern. Good TV content. Nice breakfast bar. When it came time to leave, the staff was very helpful and accommodating. Honestly I couldn't ask for anything more.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, lovely staff and comfortable bedrooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Superb location, comfortable and clean bedroom and lovely staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much, paper cups for tea/coffee if I’m being picking

    Nice rooms with a lovely view of the city, clean rooms and a comfortable bed!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Excellent accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean modern and a really comfortable bed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Made my wife feel like a pampered princess
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful Decor

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect place Fantastic breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would be nice to have a fridge or somewhere to store leftovers and keep water cold. Also having water more easily accessible like a place to refill water bottles

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    Cosy, central and ideal for see all the sites
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to think of anything

    Location is perfect, facilities very modern and super clean

    Stayed in April 2024

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