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.

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Motel One
Hotel chain/brand
Motel One

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Edinburgh
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very convenient for train station and old town. Good value , clean , simple and efficient
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, lovely bar area. Staff were really polite. The rooms were spacious and clean.
  • Sam
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is amazing, right at the edge of Old and New Town! If you travel from the airport by bus, the busstop is right in front of the hotel. Rooms were nice and clean!
  • Angus
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was excellent and whilst it is in a busy area we weren’t bothered by any noise issues.
  • Stamena
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Great location, quiet although central and friendly staff. The room was clean and a good size.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, friendly staff, cosy bar area.
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location right outside Edinburgh waverley was fantastic. Was able to drop bags before heading over to Murrayfield , perfect.
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very polite staff, great location near to Princes Street and public transport
  • Luke
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The bar was lovely. The pillows got me wanting to remortgage my home to get some 😍
  • Jim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is excellent, staff really good and even got to check in early which was brilliant

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • Czech
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Thai
  • Filipino

House rules
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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
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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.

FAQs about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 350 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet
    • The prices at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal include:

      • Double
    • Check-in at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.