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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
Lobby lounge
Room with a View
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$396
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(129 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 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
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 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 near Princes Street
A short walk from Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal provides a bar and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and multilingual staff
  • A lift, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition and location
Room features
All 205 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Motel One Edinburgh - Royal pet-friendly?

Yes, Motel One Edinburgh - Royal allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 8 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal on 17 Jul 2025 start from NZ$396.42, 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.

How much is parking at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Motel One Edinburgh - Royal located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Dungeon, Princes Street, and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and George Street are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh Waverley Station and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1012 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Great location, friendly staff. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Fantastic experience staying here! Cozy lobby, nice bar, comfortable room, amazing location. Would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location which is very walkable to the Old Town but also the shopping areas across the Waverley Train Station.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location to check out all the Edinburgh sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

The bed was comfortable and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Friendly and clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very friendly reception staff. Bar staff bit difficulty with language barrier, but they were very polite and we got there in the end. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Perfect location to access to the old town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Property was clean, quiet and the location couldn't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10

Very basic hotel. Ok for location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great location. Clean and nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

location was great and so were the staff. very expensive breakfast and small rooms but very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location for touring both old town & new
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location! Room was nice and bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

So close to everything...Royal Mile, train station, shopping, etc. Loved the vibe and cosy feel of the lobby, open lounge areas.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The property is a great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast options.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

clean, friendly, great value, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Easy access to the Royal Mile, train station, and New Town.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Beautiful building. Great breakfast and easy access to everywhere downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Room was nice, bathroom clean, staff were nice and helpful, quick and early check in. Great location to the train station and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location for walking the Royal Mile and the top attractions in the area. Excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean modern room and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

This property is in a great location and convenient for exploring the city. It has a very nice lounge area with window seating fun for watching street activity while relaxing or waiting for others. Our room was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025