Motel One Edinburgh-Royal (Edinburgh, GB) from 121 £/night

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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL·View on map

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Overall Score

Great

8.6Great

Location9.8

Staff9.2

Comfort9.0

Cleanliness8.9

Free WiFi8.7

Who stays here

Couples64%

Solo15%

Families12%

Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score

Great

8.6Great

Location9.8

Staff9.2

Comfort9.0

Cleanliness8.9

Free WiFi8.7

Who stays here

Couples64%

Solo15%

Families12%

Groups9%

3-star boutique hotel with botanical-themed interiors in Edinburgh's Old Town

Location

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is located at the foot of the Royal Mile, 5 minutes' walk from Waverley Station. Edinburgh Castle is 1 km away, and the Scottish Storytelling Centre can be reached in 10 minutes on foot. Guests can also walk to Grassmarket, a historic market square with bars and restaurants, in less than 1 km.

Rooms

Rooms at Motel One Edinburgh Royal feature en suite bathrooms with showers, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and premium bedding. The interior design incorporates botanical-themed elements and contemporary Scottish decor with artistic flourishes. Standard Double Rooms with city views are available, and all rooms are non-smoking.

Dining & Bar

The hotel offers a continental breakfast buffet served each morning in a cozy breakfast area. Its on-site bar provides an assortment of drinks and snacks, including Scottish whisky and cocktails, in a lounge with large glass windows. Guests can relax in the shared lounge area with views of the Old Town.

Design & Sustainability

The hotel's design emphasizes Scottish heritage and sustainability, with green decorative choices and locally inspired elements. Public spaces and rooms are enhanced by local art and botanical-themed flourishes. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal aims to provide affordable accommodation without compromising on design or environmental responsibility.

Services & Accessibility

Guests benefit from a 24-hour front desk, express check-in/out, and luggage storage services. The property is wheelchair accessible, with a lift serving all floors, and features safety deposit boxes and CCTV for security. Pets are allowed, and daily housekeeping is provided.

Location: 5-minute walk from Waverley Station and 1 km from Edinburgh Castle
Rooms: Rooms with flat-screen TVs, premium bedding, and botanical-themed decor
Dining: On-site bar with drinks and snacks; continental breakfast buffet available
Design: Contemporary Scottish decor enhanced by local art and botanical elements
Sustainability: Green decorative choices and emphasis on local heritage in design
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, 24-hour reception, express check-in/out
Pet-friendly: Pets allowed

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

until 12:00

Amenities

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Breakfast

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 14.9 per person.

Children & extra beds

There are no cots provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Greek, Bulgarian, Slovak, Thai, Tagalog / Filipino

Building

Number of floors:7

Number of rooms:196

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Rooms and availability

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Single Room

Max:

1 person
Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view
Shower
Private bathroom

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room view

City view

Room features

Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

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Essential information about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

💵 Lowest room price	121 £
📏 Distance to centre	300 m
✈️ Distance to airport	13.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport	Edinburgh, EDI

Location

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL

Address

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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL

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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Museum

Edinburgh Castle

610 m

Landmark

Arthur's Seat hike

2.9 km

Palace

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1.3 km

Landmark

Calton Hill

770 m

Landmark

Nelson Monument

890 m

Landmark

Surgeons' Hall Museum

720 m

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

2.1 km

Museum

Dynamic Earth

1.3 km

Landmark

Princes Street

630 m

Museum

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum

820 m

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

2.1 km

Square

Grassmarket

730 m

Park

Holyrood Park

2.6 km

Gallery

Scottish National Gallery

310 m

High St.

Royal Mile

380 m

2 Warriston's Close

The Real Mary King's Close

190 m

Park

Princes Street Gardens

580 m

Museum

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

450 m

Church

St Giles' Cathedral

270 m

Monument

Scott Monument

280 m

Store

Edinburgh Old Town

130 m

Museum

The Writers' Museum

300 m

Museum

Gladstone's Land

310 m

Museum

Museum of Childhood

420 m

2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)

Brass Rubbing Centre

250 m

Museum

John Knox House

500 m

Gallery

City Art Centre

140 m

354 Castlehill

The Scotch Whisky Experience

470 m

Church

Mercat Cross

310 m

Restaurant

Oink

460 m

Restaurant

Waverley Cafe

0 m

Restaurant

The Booking Office

150 m

Restaurant

Belushi's

90 m

Restaurant

Deacon's House Cafe

320 m

Restaurant

The Pasty Shop

110 m

Restaurant

Bagel Factory

110 m

Restaurant

Gordon Street Coffee

100 m

Restaurant

Zebra Coffee

230 m

Restaurant

The Halfway House

180 m

Restaurant

Makars Mound 2 Go

210 m

Restaurant

Italian on the Mound

230 m

Reviews of Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

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FAQ about Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

Which popular attractions are located near the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal hotel?

You can always visit one of the highly rated attractions, the art museum "Scottish National Gallery", placed 350 meters from the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal hotel. Other sights that are worth your while are the official residence "Palace of Holyroodhouse" (1.3 km the property) as well as Museum of Childhood (about a 5-minute drive away).

Which landmarks are closest to Motel One Edinburgh-Royal hotel?

Guests of Motel One Edinburgh-Royal hotel can visit Gladstone's Land (about 5 minutes' walk from the accommodation), or the long - standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower placed 6 minutes' walk away.

Can we park our car at the motel?

Guests of the motel can take advantage of parking.

What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?

Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-bar Devil's Advocate offering British cuisine.

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

Guests of the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.

What kinds of rooms does the 3-star Motel One Edinburgh-Royal hotel offer?

The 3-star Motel One Edinburgh-Royal hotel offers such room types as Classic Double Room and Basic Queen Room.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 3-star Motel One Edinburgh-Royal?

Every room at the 3-star Motel One Edinburgh-Royal includes Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment.

Is the 3-star Motel One Edinburgh-Royal hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?

Yes, the 3-star Motel One Edinburgh-Royal hotel provides accessible bathrooms and rooms with accessible facilities to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.