Motel One Edinburgh-Royal

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Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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Overview

Located just 450 metres from the long - standing Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Tower, the 3-star budget Motel One Edinburgh-Royal ensures hassle-free stays by offering 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls. Featuring baggage storage, the motel is in the vicinity of the historic fortress "Edinburgh Castle".

Location

This Edinburgh hotel has a unique setting merely 1.3 km from The Queen's Gallery, while natural sights like the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh are nearly a 25-minute walk away. Guests can visit the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral", which is 300 metres away, and the 1st-floor Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery which is within a few blocks of the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal. Such entertainment attractions as the beautifully restored art-deco Edinburgh Festival Theatre are also only 0.8 km away.

The accommodation is situated within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Rooms

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal features 196 rooms with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea makers. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a separate toilet and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests can enjoy views of the city from the hotel.

Eat & Drink

There is also a coffee bar. Nepali cuisine is offered at Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant, situated fairly close to the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP13.90 per person per day. 
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

Single Room
  • Room size:

    14 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
Standard Double Room
  • Room size:

    16 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
Standard Double Room City View
  • Room size:

    16 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

TV

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 193 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.6
✈️ Distance to airport 13.3 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location
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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
  • Hotels nearby
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
310 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
380 m
High Street 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

8.7 /10
Great
10973 reviews
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Hotel features modern decor, cozy bar, and proximity to the Royal Mile and Waverley Station.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness6
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms equipped with smart TVs; cleanliness highly praised, some rooms noted as small and lacking windows.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Located near Royal Mile and Waverley Station, ensuring easy access to major Edinburgh attractions.”
Dining7
Here's what guests said:
“High-quality breakfast options available, including diverse continental selections. Cafes nearby enhance dining choices.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“Room rates considered reasonable; staff responsive and helpful, assisting with early check-in and room issues.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • M
    Mason
    United Kingdom
    left 5 reviews
    Wrote a review on 29 Jan
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    spacious rooms
    friendly staff

    Perfect spot for family stay

    Rooms were large, we even had a nice view up Cockburn Street which was a pleasant surprise. The staff was super friendly, even letting us check in early so we could settle in with the kids.

    The rates were a bit high but still reasonable for the quality we received.

    Classic Double Room
  • A
    Andrew
    United States
    Wrote a review on 03 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    Liked our rooms with a view. TV, tea/coffee making equipment and a seating area were provided❤

  • R
    Robert
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 03 Jan
    Perfect
    9.0

    Fantastic stay in a quiet hotel. Kind staff throughout. Tasteful and budget rooms with an electronic key card, a work desk and satellite television. Excellent view, amazing service, exceptionally comfortable beds.

  • L
    Leslie
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 30 Dec
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    fantastic location
    spacious room
    quirky bathroom
    misplaced towel rack

    The hotel has a fantastic location close to the Royal Mile and Waverley Station. The room was spacious and comfortable, but the bathroom had some quirks like a misplaced towel rack. It was a pleasant stay.

    Double Room With View
  • T
    Theodore
    United States
    Wrote a review on 29 Dec
    Great
    8.0

    We had wonderful time at the hotel and would stay here again. Venue was clean and modern with accommodating staff and fantastic location right in the heart of old town. The room was airy and new-fashioned with a shower, a hairdryer and bath sheets in the private bathroom.

  • S
    Steve
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 29 Dec
    Great
    8.8

    Excellent location.

    Breakfast

  • H
    Harold
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 21 Dec
    Great
    8.4

    The room was very comfortable and clean. The breakfast was varied and of good quality. The excellent location.

    Nothing to point to

  • F
    Frederick
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 13 Dec
    Perfect
    9.6

    The stuff where kind, thanks to them everything was wonderful.

  • Wrote a review on 07 Dec
    Perfect
    9.4

    Location was fantastic. Lovely fresh and clean Loved the fire on the tv!!!!

    Would have preferred a cooked breakfast. No soap, just shower gel Possibly a bin in the room as well as the bathroom?

  • C
    Carl
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 06 Dec
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service8.0
    Dining5.0
    7.0
    modern decor
    noise issues
    small bathrooms

    Quirky and modern decor, unique living wall decor, convenient airport transport options

    Noise from the street and hotel bar was distracting!!! The rooms felt cramped, and the bathrooms could use some serious enlarging!!! WiFi connectivity was annoyingly weak!!! Some paths were difficult to navigate!!!

    Basic Double Room
  • D
    Donald
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 04 Dec
    Great
    8.4

    Location, cleaning, service.

    Smell of fresh paint.

  • Wrote a review on 01 Dec
    Perfect
    9.8

    Very comfortable bed and efficient shower. Excellent location - room very quiet indeed.

    Very difficult to find your way about - everywhere looks the same. No instructions in room or corridor about what to do in the event of fire or what the alarm sounded like. Soap in bathroom was in little bottles - unhygienic to remove top each time and danger of knocking over if left undone.

  • Wrote a review on 30 Nov
    Perfect
    9.0

    Fantastic location - right in the heart of the city. Everything was clean and the breakfast was excellent value for money.

    Not much to dislike about this hotel. It's minimalist so you won't see things like a phone in the room, kettle, etc. but it's great value for money and spotless.

  • J
    Jason
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 27 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining6.0
    10
    comfortable room
    refreshing shower
    strategically located hotel

    Would recommend for a brief visit

    Comfortable room, refreshing shower, strategically located hotel that offered a great night's sleep thanks to the superb mattress and pillow configuration, making it a wonderful choice for anyone wanting to explore the city, especially being just a 5-minute walk from the train station.

    Perfect experience.

    Basic Double Room
  • Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Great
    8.2

    Room was well designed and comfortable.

    Weird room numbering. My room 530 is on the 4th floor and I found several people wandering the halls looking for their rooms.

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.
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