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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL
  • Place, Grassmarket
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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Room (THE ONE) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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(160 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Old Town Edinburgh stay.At this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Princes Street and Royal Mile, both within a 5-minute walk. Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Dungeon are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grassmarket - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Milkman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Deacon Brodies Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

3-star hotel near Edinburgh Castle
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal also features express check-out, a front-desk safe, and an elevator.

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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offers 205 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 continental breakfast: 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 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

How close is Motel One Edinburgh-Royal to the airport?

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 8.6 mi (43-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal on Apr 19, 2026 start from $171, 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.

Does Motel One Edinburgh-Royal have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal.

How close is Motel One Edinburgh-Royal to the beach?

This hotel is 3.3 mi (8-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.6 mi (22-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Motel One Edinburgh-Royal offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.90 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Motel One Edinburgh-Royal have a pool?

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal does not have a pool.

Does Motel One Edinburgh-Royal have a restaurant?

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is home to One Lounge, which features light fare.

Does Motel One Edinburgh-Royal have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Motel One Edinburgh-Royal to downtown Edinburgh?

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 737 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1152 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, quiet, cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Graden

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast being a cheeky add on was disapointing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary, Clermont

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff! Clean rooms, across the street from the Christmas market. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but very average room with spewing marks up the wall by the bed which was slightly off putting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Room comfort was poor. The room was too hot all night with no air movement, and the wall controller did not make any difference. Reception said the hotel controls temperature centrally, so guests have limited or no control in their rooms. If so, why is there a control unit on the wall if it does nothing? Guests should have a clear, working way to control temperature, or at least get proper air movement overnight. No practical solution was offered on the night, so sleep was disrupted. Location is good, but basic comfort needs sorting.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally situation to be central base for a weekend exploring Edinburgh. In every direction is an attraction or site to see and just minutes from the train station. The room was a lovely big size with a speaking bed. Also nice spacious bathroom. Our room was perfectly clean and tended to daily. One thing missing was a proper wardrobe, the room just had 2 small rails big enough for a couple of items. It was a shame there wasn’t one because there is definitely space in the room for one. It’s not the first time we’ve stayed in a Motel One and we will most likely stay in this chain again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Celeste

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! nice hotel we had a great view of the Christmas Market. Perfect location for walking and public transportation nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Georgia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff at the bar. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, pleasant and welcoming at reception
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, amazing views, nice staff and the room was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous boutique, Hotel and wonderful breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constantinos

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent choices of foods for breakfast .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chef's Kiss! I wish I had found this place earlier. Friendly, helpful staff who addressed our queries/concerns quickly and a great explanation (nothing to do with Motel One). Breakfast was fantastic. Rooms are comfortable and cosy. A great place to relax and have a cocktail in the evening. Totally recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

amy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice, but I couldn't open my curtains for 5 days because my window looked directly into the room across from me
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing. The room was clean and perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, central location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Room was very small for the price and walls were sloped making it even smaller. You have to park your car a ten minute walk away. I didn’t find this out until the day before. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location, clean room and nice reception area. Would have appreciated water in the room when we arrived, unusual to not have in a hotel at this stage, particularly for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025