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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Royal Mile

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Room with a View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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

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Classic Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(154 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, limited view

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room with a View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room with a View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Centre stay.At this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Royal Mile and Princes Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Edinburgh Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Murrayfield Stadium is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 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 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
  • ‪Brewhemia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makars Gourmet Mash Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gordon's Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3-star hotel near Royal Mile
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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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
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.

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 8.1 mi (34-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 Dec 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal on Jan 4, 2026 start from $109.79, excluding 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 3.2 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.5 mi (33-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.

Reviews

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1148 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Highly recommend! Close to everything and able to walk everywhere we needed. Would definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful hotel! A modern space in the heart of an old city, it felt fresh and comfortable. The shower was excellent, and the entire room was well-designed and inviting. The staff were friendly and helpful, which made the stay even better. The only downside was that my room did not have an outlet near a mirror, which made it tricky to blow-dry and curl my hair. Overall, I would absolutely stay here again—it was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jack, Dixon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is modern, clean and in perfect location. Our room was perfect and very large. The staff working the counter could have been more welcoming. We were never greeted or even looked at when leaving and returning to the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an ally outside our window so it got very noisy at times. The staff was very friendly and location was perfect. Just off Royal mile and across from train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent...walked everywhere and had fun exploring the nooks and crannies of the alley short cuts. We did have a 9:30 pm bottle and can dump from a pub right outside our window...but it became a point of laughter rather than an annoyance. Loves the place, great breakfast, lots of cool pubs Would stay again. Oh, forget about a car...trams and busses are the way.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

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

Convenient and nice.

Nice place to stay close to the royal mile. Our room was pretty small and bathroom was snug. I assume that is just a part of staying in Edinburgh. No complaints because we spent most of our time out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaymin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for one night. Pretty lobby and bar. Very small bedroom. Noisy room. Good value for the money. Breakfast was not included. Close to train station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Georgette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was fine, wasn’t as lovely as the photos, our room had no windows, just a skylight. Location was great, breakfast was not great for what we paid. Would probably not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very confusing to navigate around the building and the room design was odd. Bar/lounge was great and the bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly. Having food other than breakfast would have made a difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harve, Oklahoma City

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We liked the location to the Royal Mile. It is truly a beautiful area to stay. The staff was helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good spot to roam

Great location, very walkable to the sights. I'd stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean.Convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025