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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Edinburgh
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Anthony
United Kingdom
“Everything was great. They gave us a room with about five windows with a spectacular view of Edinburgh.The staff were really nice and friendly.We loved the room as it was quite large and had chairs and a coffee table”
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Penni
Australia
“Best location ever.
Close to the Royal Mile, Waverly Train Station and my bus connection.
Great staff, great breakfasts.”
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Sonya
Netherlands
“Staff were extremely helpful and the breakfast was excellent! A really relaxing place to stay.”
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Louise
United Kingdom
“room was big, clean and comfortable. location was excellent.”
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Brooke
United Kingdom
“This was my first stay in the hotel and I’ll definitely be staying here again. The hotel is really nice and the location is the best, so close to the Royal Mile and Princes Street.”
Pml
Italy
“It is very centrally located (also near the airlink bus from the airport drop off). Modern and a little funky inside. The room was nice - i could even open the window for some night air.”
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Adriana
Switzerland
“Great location, clean rooms, kettle in the room, good breakfast”
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Colleen
Australia
“The hotel is in a great location, 5 minutes from the train station and within walking distance of many of the attractions. Lots of great restaurants near by. Always like the funky decor of Motel One.”
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Valerie
United Kingdom
“The hotel was just perfect and so close to everything. We all had a great time”
Jones
United Kingdom
“The staff at breakfast - which is a continental buffet arrangement - were lovely, super friendly and in constant motion. The hotel's principal advantage is its location, ideal for the old town and new town, and most of the main sites within...”
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House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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