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Motel One Edinburgh-Princes

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7
  • City view
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes is set in the heart of Princes Street and less than 5 minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station. This contemporary hotel features a bar and a 24-hour front desk. Each room at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes has tasteful décor with attractive turquoise and beige finishes. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom. The One Lounge offers a bright, funky environment to enjoy a coffee or drink in. Several restaurants and traditional pubs can be found along Princes Street, as well as nearby George Street and Hanover Street. Edinburgh’s beautiful old town, including the Royal Mile and the Castle are within 15 minutes’ walk of the hotel. The National Gallery of Scotland, the Royal Scottish Academy and the Sir Walter Scott Monument are all within 500 metres of the Motel One.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Heating
Motel One
Hotel chain/brand
Motel One

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
Green Key (FEE)
Green Key (FEE)
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All of it . Friendliness of staff , cleanliness, location , price and facilities.”
Lilian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The reception team are very welcoming and friendly, eager to help. The location is perfect for the train station, and exploring the city centre. The room was comfortable. Being able to open a window is great.”
Tunde
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is very nice, room very clean and spacious on arrival. Great location in the city centre, shopping mall nearby.”
Charlie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great accommodation and lovely of the staff to surprise us with an upgrade for our special occasion .”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect for what we needed and close to the car parking, really great to get a discount on the parking cost too! Lovely bar area and really helpful staff.”
Sheila
Ireland Ireland
“The property has a great location to everything. So convenient for the tram to airport and for walking around the city. Staff are very helpful. And there is a lovely bar area to relax when you come back if you like a drink. Rooms are warm and...”
Kay
Australia Australia
“Great location! Room is a bit small but enough space for 2 people and our suitcases. Easy check in/checkout. Friendly staff”
Rachael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location, friendly staff and a great breakfast. Great value for money in the centre of Edinburgh”
Victoria
Ireland Ireland
“Location was absolutely perfect! Very clean room and hotel in general. Staff were extremely friendly and helped with any of our queries throughout the stay. Would stay in this hotel again!”
Zekak
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff friendly and helpful, the hotel location so great,they have a luggage room which was convenient for us on the last day before travel”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Motel One Edinburgh-Princes 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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.