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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Edinburgh Castle

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Located in the heart of Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers a warm welcome with its cozy bar and speedy WiFi. Guests have praised the helpful staff, spotless property condition, and convenient location near St. Giles' Cathedral and Princes Street.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is CNY841
CNY1,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

Room options

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Room (THE ONE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(155 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room (THE ONE with view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Room (THE ONE for One)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL

What's nearby

  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 25 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Milkman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and Royal Mile. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Edinburgh Castle and George Street are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 205 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2013
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

One Lounge - This lobby lounge serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.90 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

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

Also known as

Edinburgh-Royal Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Hotel Edinburgh-Royal
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
Motel One Edinburgh Royal
One Edinburgh Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What's the area around Motel One Edinburgh - Royal like?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 6-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was abundant, gluten-free, and vegan options were available, and was considered great and fantastic by many guests. (57 reviews)
  • Airport shuttle was convenient and easily accessible with buses stopping directly outside the property. (7 reviews)
  • The property is close to many great places to eat and offers a good breakfast with plenty of options. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Close to many key places. Great central location for our visit. Clean and spacious room. Staff was very friendly.
Jeffrey, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and stuff was very interested with guests
Omer, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well Located and comfortable beds - rooms a bit on the small Side when 2 of you trying to get ready but all fine. Staff friendly And helpful
Hilton, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, location, location… quiet!!
Mauricio, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was great. The staff was very friendly (front desk and housekeeping), our room was nice and clean, and we really enjoyed staying here. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay in Edinburgh, Motel One is great!
Colin, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location is perfect, amazing views, nice staff and the room was nice!
Sofia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff were amazing
Ellis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, pleasant and welcoming at reception
Connie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly staff at the bar. Breakfast was good too.
Georgia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous boutique, Hotel and wonderful breakfast
Theresa, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location friendly staff
nassim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location and wonderful breakfast
Deborah, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good breakfast, great location
Henry, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location, location, location! nice hotel we had a great view of the Christmas Market. Perfect location for walking and public transportation nearby!
Celeste, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to all the main old town attractions.
Wayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, central location, friendly staff
emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, friendly staff, wonderful lobby area, great location!
Sierra, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
William, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff, great location, very clean and comfortable.
Olivia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

great location
Michael, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent choices of foods for breakfast .
Gail, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay, great location and the hotel was quiet
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and location
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a perfect location for a stay in Edinburgh! Staff was so friendly and welcoming!
Kelly, 1-night trip