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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Royal Mile

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Indoor pool
Meeting facility
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service

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81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU
  • Royal Mile
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Club Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll find Royal Mile and Princes Street. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Holyrood 9A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4-star spa hotel near Royal Mile
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood was completed in June 2024.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers 160 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Meals other than breakfast are not included in the Half Board rate plans for children under 12 years old sharing existing bedding with 2 adults and included in the reservation details.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

Property 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Holyrood Hotel
Holyrood Macdonald
Holyrood Macdonald Hotel
Hotel Holyrood
Hotel Macdonald Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood Edinburgh
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh
Macdonald Hotel Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

Frequently asked questions

How close is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood to the airport?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is 8.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood.

How close is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood to the beach?

This hotel is 2.9 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.1 mi (30-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 25 per day.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a pool?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood features an indoor pool.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a restaurant?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is home to Arti & Alba, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, deep-tissue massages, and body treatments.

How close is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood to downtown Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is 0.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and comfortable. Good walk to royal mile. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Stayed here first, little did we know it was the last decent shower we would find in Scotland and London 😂
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
One of the front desk staff was rude during multiple interactions. And, the taxi company they called to take us to the airport charged me twice what it cost us to get to the hotel from the airport. I told the driver about his jacked up rates (plus he added 6 english pounds to be meter amount - I guess it was his built in tip). I hold the hotel responsible for doing business with such a company - I couldn't be the first person this has happened to...The property is several blocks from and at the bottom of the steep hill from the shopping district. I knew that when I booked but wouldn't stay there again because of the location, having experienced it firsthand. The room was spacious and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anwar

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room ac was pathetic and did not work , even at maximum speed there was hardly any air conditioning. We had to ask for a fan as it was stifling in the room . The hairdryer was of absolutely poor quality. It took me an hour to dry my hair where it takes me half an hour usually!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, updated. The bathroom was modern, spa-like with a great walk-in shower that had plenty of water power. The large television was also a plus. Location was a little bit of a walk uphill to the central area of the Royal Mile, but still in a good area. Overall, a very pleasant stay for us and would definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Used to stay here when it was a Mcdonald hotel. Not as good now am afraid. You've lost the Scottish theme altogether. Had to change rooms as first one was not ready correctly when we arrived. Still not ready when we returned at 5 00 so were given another room. Concierge when we found one was very hazy about services/buses etc. Spa doesn't look as good either so didn't book any treatments That wouldn't have happened previously. We won't stay again am afraid
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Concierge not friendly but cheerfully declared room only. Clealy breakfast that appeared included in the deal flashing up on the booking on expedia, not included
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Short trip to Edinburgh marriott

The trip was an impromptu trip away with my son and wanted a trusted Brand close to travel links abs with leisure and this did not disappoint. The whole place was new, fresh and clean. Food was good and staff friendly . They even had an Easter hunt for kids
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable hotel excellent staff pool and sauna and changing facilities were very clean. Very close to Arthur’s Seat. Away from hustle and bustle so peaceful but easy walking distance. Also close to station.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Pleasant stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The concierge was extremely helpful with dinner suggestions, making reservations for us and directing us to the bus we needed to take. Would come back to the hotel again and recommend it to friends traveling to Edinburgh.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very accommodating. The facilities were very clean. The food was great. We had a great stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay there was great. I recommend eating out in town. The hotel restaurant was not that good, but the surrounding restaurants are amazing. The Spa there was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Good stay in Edinburgh

Room was lovely, nice and big. Was a rare sunny week in Scotland, and the room was really hot in the sun. The bed was big but didn’t find it very comfortable and my back hurt afterwards… pool and sauna was nice but the pool was slightly too cold and the sauna also needed to be hotter, cost saving / eco measures for sure but couldn’t get a sweat on in the sauna
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Shahram

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk team was nice but that is about it. Room was given late due to miscommunication between cleaning staff and front desk, beds are extremely uncomfortable (very cheap mattress), our room had no body shampoo and was not filled even after I explained that to room service, we ordered food but front desk forgot to place it and after 1 hour and multiple follow ups they realized it was a miss. I will not come back for this hotel, and I do not recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to Royal mile and other sites. Breakfast was great. Pillows were a little too thick but beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a beautiful part of Edinburgh....with the friendliest staff and great facilities! Will return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Great for business trips

Great stay, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025