Motel One Edinburgh-royal
18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom
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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom
In the center of Edinburgh, the Motel One Edinburgh-Royal is a 5 minute walk from the train station, and only half a mile from the Castle. Guests can reach the historic St. Margaret’s Chapel, the Half Moon Battery and David's Tower within a 10 minute walk. Edinburgh airport is only 9 miles away. The rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and stylish, modern furniture. The historic market square Grassmarket offers a variety of bars and restaurants and it is less than half a mile from the hotel. Guests at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal can also reach historic places such as Cockburn Street and the Royal Mile within a 5 minute walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Center, a 10 minute walk away, offers fun activities for families as well as evening entertainment.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
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stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
City centre. Close to attractions
The hotel is badly arranged and a real confusing labyrinth. Our room was very expensive for what we got.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The location was excellent, exiting onto Cockburn Street, Princes Street Gardens and very close to Waverley Station. There was an entry door without steps, that made it easier with luggage.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Rooms adequate and very accessible
Breakfast impossibly busy
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Grear location. Very short distance from Waverley Station and Saint Andrew Square. Near places of interest with lots of restaurants nearby.
Basic facilities. No shampoo and bath caps. Only one waste bin in the toilet. Creaking floor boards.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was so handy to get to everywhere Staff were friendly and helpful
Room was a bit warm even though window could open
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location is exceptional, halfway between the main train station and the Royal Mile. The room was comfortable and the continental breakfast was very good.
I would have liked a slightly higher water pressure in the shower, but I'm picky :-) It was absolutely sufficient.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location
Nothing
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Only the location
No phone in the room, no bar fridge, no kitchen in hotel for food only bar, no block out curtains. Staff had no idea about tourist information they werent helpful strangers on the street were more helpful. Wouldn’t stay here again.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Excellent location. Staff were mostly friendly and helpful. Comfortable room. Fairly quiet room.
No heated towel rack, no wardrobe/place to put out clothes.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location. Nicely decorated place. Rooms are a bit tight, but that was expected in the city. Comfy bed.
Staff didn't particularly know to much about the area - i.e. where nearby restaurants/pubs are & how late they were open. Edinburgh as a whole was a bit more pricey than I was expecting, but I would stay here again for the location and clean, nice room.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location was in the centre of Edinburgh, so convenient. Also the room was very clean.
The toilet flush button stuck regularly, meaning the cistern didn't refill until jiggling the button to free it. It was an expensive hotel the majority of which was for location. The breakfast looked poor value so we ate elsewhere for less than they wanted to charge for one person.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very central . Very clean . Only thing we missed was a hot breakfast .
It’s was so central to all locations . Staff were so friendly
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Motel One Edinburgh-royal

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