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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Royal Mile

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Lobby lounge
Meeting facility
Indoor pool
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Tucked away near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers a serene escape with its garden and soothing spa treatments. Relax by the fireplace in the lobby, enjoy breakfast at Surf & Turf restaurant, or unwind in the indoor pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $227
$272 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Club Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 21 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Piggs - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

When you stay at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials, and local and international cuisine is served at Arti & Alba, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other features. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 160 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Meals other than breakfast are not included in the Half Board rate plans for children under 12 years old sharing existing bedding with 2 adults and included in the reservation details.
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 25 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ski runs nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1998
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered view port in door
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Travel cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Arti & Alba – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Arti & Alba – This bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 40 per night

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 25 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

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

Also known as

Holyrood Hotel
Holyrood Macdonald
Holyrood Macdonald Hotel
Hotel Holyrood
Hotel Macdonald Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood Edinburgh
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh
Macdonald Hotel Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

Frequently asked questions

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 25 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yes, Arti & Alba offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood like?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 9-minute walk from Royal Mile and 18 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travellers say that the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Lobby
Food
Restaurant
Spa
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for being good, excellent, and lovely with some guests even mentioning specific items like free-range eggs. (52 reviews)
  • The pool was fantastic, lovely, and clean, providing a great place for swimming and relaxation. (22 reviews)
  • The spa was relaxing, well-equipped, and provided a great experience with friendly and professional staff. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

Booked for a night. Lovely hotel and staff, would stay here agin
Josh, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel close to the centre of town. No frills but helpful staff, clean and overall a good stay.
Sam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay at a nice hotel.
Terence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for business trips

Great stay, highly recommend
Eleanor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Perfect for a trip to Edinburgh well located and staff were lovely.
Aoife, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff were very accommodating. The facilities were very clean. The food was great. We had a great stay and will definitely be back.
Ernie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely trip
Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The concierge was extremely helpful with dinner suggestions, making reservations for us and directing us to the bus we needed to take. Would come back to the hotel again and recommend it to friends traveling to Edinburgh.
Judith, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Mohammed, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful comfortable hotel
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent and clean property!
Sanjay, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

EXCELLENT SERVICE AND FACILITIES
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Clean, comfortable and very quiet.
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and room was spacious staff were lovely
Jackie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was closer to places I wanted to visit.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In a beautiful part of Edinburgh....with the friendliest staff and great facilities! Will return soon!
Lynn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel was nice, staff were lovely
Eleanor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent choice

Great hotel, right off the Royal Mile, and almost at the foot of Arther's Seat. Good breakfast, clean hotel, spa and gym.
Joachim, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were simply fantastic and helpful. Just a brilliant time.
roger, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent option for visiting the old city.
HERNAN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is very walkable to every major attraction around here.
Hiranmayi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel with very friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Jessuca, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room with huge and comfy bed, only a 10 min walk from the centre which is very handy.
Sam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice big rooms and great walk-in shower.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Walkable distance from Waverley Station. Good shopping area within easy reach. Good restaurant within hotel.
Alison, 1-night trip