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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Property entrance
Lobby lounge
Room with a View

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$322
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

Map
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL
  • Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room with a View

Room with a View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal places you in the centre of Edinburgh, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Princes Street and Royal Mile. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include free in-room WiFi. .One Lounge is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Edinburgh Castle and George Street.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milkman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and bar/lounge
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The eco-certified Motel One Edinburgh - Royal also features express check-out, a front desk safe, and a lift.

This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 205 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers 205 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • One Lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.90 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

As of 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal on 29 June 2025 start from AU$322.15, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

The closest beach to Motel One Edinburgh - Royal is Portobello Beach (5.1 km).

What makes Motel One Edinburgh - Royal a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal.

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Royal serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

No, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, modern and very close to the station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel, very comfortable big bed. Our secret nd visit to this hotel. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a really convenient location near the station and the Royal Mile.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location! Impeccable hotel!

Perfect location in front of Waverly metro and train station, taxi corner and airport transfer right at the bridge. Castle snd museums, Royal mile all about 7 minutes up hill. Restaurants and pubs all around it. Service impeccable, great views and great food. Thank you mitelnone, you were amazing. If I ever come back to Scotland, I will stay with you again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location, great night sleep and room was excellent. Staff all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort

Hotel review

Very noisy, hot room with no air conditioning, not soundproof as stated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view for our room overlooking but it was a long walk to and from reception
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very caring staff.had a issue with the wifi,called the front desk ,they helped me n called back to make sure i had wifi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, walking distance to absolutely everything. Clean room, compact but perfect for a weekend away. Well worth a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and good Staff but bathroom so impractical.

Bathroom: allthrough Clean, looks very designer spec. It is not realy pratical. Hooks are round horizontal pegs that allow whatever you try to hange on them to end up on the floor. A bent nail would have been more pratical.Sihk does not have a plug , it is designed that way , so tap must be left running and thats no good for the environment. Shower tended to leave a large puddle on the floor as it only has a half screen.Didnt like paper cups for the tea or coffee,. Again what a waste over a year per person, so thats not good for the environment either. The room and service was very good though. So need to sort out the bathrooms in my opinion, they look very nice but so impractical, no points for the designer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideally placed and staff were very good would recommend it to my family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Staff was very nice and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds and close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive stayed a few Motel One's and this without exception is the best. I arrived at the motel at 10am to drop my bag off, and even at this early time the front desk tried to find me a room, without me even asking. Nothing was available but the front desk noticed I had 2 rooms booked, and asked if I'd like them close to each other. Sometimes, its the little things that make the difference. The rooms were moderately sized but were super clean, and well stocked with the bits a traveller would need. For the price point, and in my opinion there is nothing better on the market.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel One Royal is a great option if you wanna be a block away from the royal mile and within a walking distance from a lot of tourist atractions. Right in the verge of Old Town, you have access to both Old & New Town Edinburgh, history & shopping, a lot of restaurants and pubs to choose from. Facilities are beatiful and clean, staff is really friendly and helpful (although at night they’re harder to find at the reception desk). If it’s your fist time to the city, this hotel is perfect spot to be! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great position, yet really quiet and comfortable - can’t find a fault, great place to stay and explore Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location

The hotel should print instructions in other languages and explain how to use the thermostat and how to open/close skylights. Instructions - if they exist - are in German, and the little pictures on what appears to be the thermostat (?) are incomprehensible.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for touring Edinburgh. Easy to walk short distances, convenient for bus routes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Edinburgh break

Excellent location right next to Waverly station,have stopped before and would probably stop again due to its location. Room was a little small and spartan but was lovely and clean,only had a shower and the towels were very small. Had kettle and tea and coffee gear but only used cheap nasty paper cups.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff would recommended and we will defo be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025