About this property

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
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
Green Key (FEE)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
Ireland Ireland
The hotel was stylish, comfortable, warm, friendly and clean in a perfect location. Staff were nice and helpful. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was new, very clean, modern and very well lit.
حسين
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
The city's beauty, the location of the city center hotels, close to tourist sites, all shopping options nearby, suitable for families. I thank the reception staff; they are excellent, attentive to guests, and quick in processing paperwork. Worth a...
Ciaran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was perfect. The breakfast was also very good
Rosemary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I am a regular visitor to Edinburgh.. this is my no 1 choice each and every occasion...it caters to all my needs I require..for my stay at edinburgh
Rosemary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I am a regular visitor to Edinburgh.. use the motel one has my no 1 choice each and every time..it caters to all my needs for my stay at edinburgh
Serkan
Turkey Turkey
Great location, big and useful rooms. Cleaning is great.
Jenny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It’s brilliant location, friendly staff and lovely decor.
Anthony
United Kingdom 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
Penni
Australia Australia
Best location ever. Close to the Royal Mile, Waverly Train Station and my bus connection. Great staff, great breakfasts.
Sonya
Netherlands Netherlands
Staff were extremely helpful and the breakfast was excellent! A really relaxing place to stay.

Hotel surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.
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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.