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Motel One Edinburgh - Royal

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near Princes Street

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Room with a View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk
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Lobby lounge
Property entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1BL
  • Princes Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Classic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(129 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room with a View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk

Room with a View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 178 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 University of Edinburgh are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • University of Edinburgh - 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
  • ‪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

3-star eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
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. The eco-certified 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.

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 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

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 Jul 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motel One Edinburgh - Royal on Jul 14, 2025 start from $212.95, 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.

Motel One Edinburgh - Royal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1015 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 Good

KRISTINE, MARIETTA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing central location. 10 min walk max to many points of interest. Very friendly staff. Comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Nana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

KC

The hotel location is excellent!! Regarding the hotel room overall is very good; just the area of hang on clothes is too narrow and feel a little bit slippy in the shower area. I would recommend this hotel to my family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked to have a wash (face) cloth, also I found the heating didn't switch on and I was chilled.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking and I was so happy with the location. Room was comfortable and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the city and walking distance from most of the touristy sites. Also a quick walk to the train station. Hotel was very clean and was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was boiling despite it being cold outside. There are no proper windows to the outside so no way of cooling the room down. Spoke to reception who explained there was no temperature control in the room due to it being winter. I was offered a desk fan which helped slightly but made sleeping at night difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Leighton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel like I fluked booking this property. The location was incredible, hotel was clean and comfortable and the staff was lovely. Nice breakfast option in the morning. I only wish my stay was longer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location of the hotel was excellent for the train, transit and the sites of Edinburgh. Our room had a smell of old smoke. It definitely took away from what would have been an excellent experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice.. clean and tidy.. rooms were spotless beds very comfy.. Hotels close to transport, shopping and eating venues.. would return again.. had a lovely weekend..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Timberlea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an incredible location, next to the rail station and handy to many of the major tourist sites in Edinburgh. The building’s renovations are tasteful and well done and the Motel One styling is great, but it is an older building, which showed through in some features. In particular, I felt like airflow in the room wasn’t quite up to par. The breakfast looked delicious, but I went with other local options. Housekeeping was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLARISSE D

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room great location very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect clean and basic accommodation for a short city break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Convenient location

Fun
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel centrally placed for sightseeing etc
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second here and it seems to get better. Staff, location, comfortable bed. All around a perfect place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025