Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Property class: 3

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Old Town base with a stylish lounge

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal keeps things practical with a quietly elevated, no-fuss vibe in the middle of the Old Town action. Days start and end in the One Lounge, a flexible breakfast spot, cafe, and bar with quirky sheep sculptures and drinks tables made from old whisky casks. It is an easygoing hub for coffee, snacks, and a well-chosen pour.

  • Royal Mile on foot

    A short stroll puts Edinburgh’s most iconic street within easy reach.

  • Scotch-led bar list

    Explore regional whiskies plus artisan gin, local beer, and wines.

  • Breakfast spread, locally minded

    Continental buffet with meats, cheeses, fruit, pastries, and more.
$152 nightly
The total price is $192
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Five-minute walk to Waverley train station
  • Bar chandelier made from 50 whisky decanters
  • Botanical reception wall planted with ferns and moss
  • Rooms with tartan headboards and nature photography
  • Premium granite and mosaic-tiled en suite bathrooms
  • Monson rain showerheads with designer fixtures
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A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room (THE ONE)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(197 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a window with a view of a building.

Room (THE ONE with view)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room (THE ONE for One)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 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 - 8 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 25 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Milkman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬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 Royal Mile and Princes Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket 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 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 205 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

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

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

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

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)

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

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.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.50 for adults and GBP 7.25 for children

Pets

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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

Property class

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 8 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 consistently described as excellent, with a wide variety of choices and high-quality food. (116 reviews)
  • The airport shuttle was conveniently located right across the street and easily accessible for guests. (31 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant offered delicious food and a great breakfast menu with many healthy options. (28 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, nice rooms, helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for traveling by train.
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8/10 Very good

Overall I good stay. Great location. We unfortunately got a room that required us to take the elevator up to the fifth floor, walk
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location a block from the train and bus so you don’t need to move your luggage far. In beautiful Old Town but near New Town so very central.
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10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect, probably the best location in Edinburgh, in the middle of Old Town and New Town and opposite station, walking distance to everything. Hotel was good and we had everything we needed. Friendly and helpful staff. I can definitely recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location near the train station and close to the Mile. (Lots of stairs to that!) Staff were helpful and friendly. Has a decent breakfast and bar.
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic location, next to the station, very clean and comfy room and just all round perfect for what we were after. And super helpful staff. However, the cost of Edinburgh accommodation during/at the end of the Fringe will always be outrageous and now with the added tourist tax….
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8/10 Very good

Great location, right across from train station, easy walk to Royal Mile and heart of Edinburgh. Bit of street noise from people, but expected snd just closed the windows. Am 6-8" and bed was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

A clean and spacious room & alarge bathroom. The location is very good, just 7 minute-walk to Edinburgh Station and to Royal Mile. The breakfast place is just casual enough. I could store my luggage and borrow a big umbrella during the day which is very helpful, considering the weather. Overall very satisfied.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel likely was built through several buildings with different floor levels. It was a bit of a labyrinth and challenging to get luggage up and down short stairs and ramps. Overall room was adequate, no windows, cozy, clean and tasteful. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

bery comfortable bed and central location
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Comfortable bed and fresh bathroom
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible room, Breakfast was fantastic, and the LOCATION was magnificent.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was fantastic, a very short walk to the Waverly train station and also right in the heart of everything. The room was clean and spacious enough for 2. The staff was accommodating and everything was perfect. Would highly recommend and would stay again next time we are in town.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location & good sized rooms. If you need an iron, just let them know at checkout as they aren't in the rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

We just loved the clean and well located place with the lovely staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was amazing! The staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again if I return to Edinburgh.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, decent breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly located to go do all the touristy things. Sparse amenities but great spot to crash in the night
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8/10 Very good

Great location and staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome. Rooms clean, best location between Old and New towns. Thank you
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location right next to the train station staff were super friendly and helpful. Location is right in the middle of everything. Quiet, rooms are comfortable and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was very nicely decorated and our room was spacious, clean, quiet and air conditioned. The hotel is located across the street from Waverly Train Station, in the Old Town, so it's super convenient if you are traveling by train. The morning buffet breakfast was delicious, with hard and soft boiled eggs, pastries, bread, cheese, meats, yogurt, cereal, juice and coffee. We would definitely stay there again!
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8/10 Very good

The location is excellent. The hotel was clean and well maintained. In every category it met our exceeded our expectations.