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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.8
  • City view
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Motel One
Hotel chain/brand
Motel One

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bianca
Netherlands Netherlands
“Clean, spacious room with comfortable bed. Nice sitting area in lobby. The location is excellent!”
Glynis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I love the location, comfort, helpful and friendly staff - just love everything about this Motel One. The reason I keep going back! Highway Recommended.”
Rebecca
Australia Australia
“Excellent Location, friendly helpful staff, comfortable bed, good size room and great breakfast.”
Brooke
Australia Australia
“Awesome location right near the royal mile and across from Edinburgh Waverley station. Modern and clean facilities. Spacious room”
Elli-jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing! This hotel is in a prime location for both old and new town. The staff were incredible, super helpful and nothing was too much of an issue for them! The lounge was cozy, with a great variety of drinks. Although we didn’t have breakfast on...”
Kevin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a great location and the staff where fantastic”
Victoria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location fab, Kyle at reception was extremely helpful and friendly”
Coppens
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very clean, amazing location. Staff is very nice, good breakfast Also nice view”
Weronika
Ireland Ireland
“I really enjoyed the breakfast in the morning, it was a nice selection. I didn't need my room cleaned as i spend most of the day walking around town center to which the hotel is close to.”
Jacinta
Ireland Ireland
“Everything was fantastic... we really enjoyed everything about the hotel. It was perfect.”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

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 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.

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.