Motel One Edinburgh
2 Hotels in Edinburgh
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 5,285 ratings
Friendliness 9.3 of 10
Cleanliness 9.2 of 10
Reception 9.2 of 10
Lounge & Bar 8.9 of 10
Location 9.8 of 10
Room 8.5 of 10
Bathroom 8.6 of 10
Free WiFi 9.1 of 10
Value for money 8.3 of 10
Breakfast service 8.4 of 10
Our second stay in a Motel One - loved this hotel! Only scored a 9 because no kitchen. Rooms beautiful and spacious, gorgeous bar as always. This location can’t be beaten - walkable everywhere and so close to train and bus stations. Would happily stay here again!
Staff was welcoming, room was great with a comfortable bed. Delicious breakfast choices.
I've stayed at this hotel before and it was great. But this time the room felt more shabby. The toilet was wonky (had obviously been damaged), the shower had quite a bit of mould evident and immediately outside the room was where the staff stood to smoke, so it felt like we had to keep the curtains closed the whole time so as not to be looked in on. I was really disappointed it wasn't as good as before.
Whilst it is an overall nice hotel that is well located to the major attractions in Old Town Edinburgh, it is wildly over priced for what is offered. I can not stress that enough - the cost of the stay was actually ridiculous.
The room was too small with a tiny window and too hot. It wasn’t good value for money and it was not cheap. There was no information on the price of breakfast anywhere. There was a humming noise in the bedroom which kept me up at night. Bed and pillows not comfy. The WiFi was good as was the shower pressure. Location was handy and a nice view at the bar.
Perfect location Lovely room Very enjoyable stay
Good stay.
Nice location, wonderful view from room, smooth check-in/out, warm welcome. The only item to be improved could be more available seats during breakfast.
Excellent in location & very convenient place for everything. Nice cafe near the motel.
Excellent stay in a superb location. Arrived earlier than check in to leave our bags. Was advised our room was ready so was delighted to be able to freshen up and head out again. Returned to our room late afternoon but did find the room a bit cool. Upped the thermostat but it didn’t really make much difference unfortunately. As we prefer a cooler room overnight it was ok. Had a room overlooking Princes St so thought it might be noisy overnight but didn’t hear a thing. Bed was super comfy. Definitely recommend and will return
Nice Hotel in a great location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
The location was excellent as it’s just a 2 minute walk from the train station and in the heart of Edinburgh making it a perfect place to explore from.
Great hotel in a great location. Lovely hot shower and comfy bed after a long day seeing the sights.
Always stay at this hotel. Love the location although it can be expensive
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We were welcomed by very friendly and hospitable staff (Haley and Thea). The hotel room was very clean and tidy, the hotel itself is in great location and very close to the trainatation.
Great location - check in and out was very warm/friendly and efficient. Rooms are SMALL! dark - the hallways are dark. And if you had proper food service it would be a much better experience.
We stayed in the hotel from Wednesday to Saturday. We were met at the reception by Haley, who was extremely helpful and friendly, as were all the staff. We asked for a quiet room and she did everything possible to make it happen. We were a group of 10, and most of us were able to check in early because the rooms were ready at midday. Otherwise, they locked the luggage away for us. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety of options, and any issues were quickly resolved. From the breakfast/bar area, there is a wonderful view, through the many windows, of Princes Street and Wellington Square. Perhaps the hotel could offer more variety of snacks at the bar area, but, on the other hand, there are so many places to eat in Edinburgh that it was not a problem for us. Such a great location for a stay in Edinburgh, I can really highly recommend the hotel.
A very relaxing place to stay with really friendly staff and delicious breakfast.
Very polite and welcoming staff. Beautiful interiors and convenient location on Princes Street, Edinburgh. As far as I am aware the rooms for disabled guests appear to have no views other than a courtyard. It would be nice if they also had a choice of the beautiful views over Princess Street and to the Castle. The en-suite shower room, in the disabled room, and the bed room would benefit from brighter lighting and more shelves/storage please. It would be easier to manage a wheelchair in a larger room. Two beds would be ideal, if a carer needs to be in close attendance. Lower hanging rails would be more accessible. Thank you for a pleasant stay, with attentive and caring staff.
Great location and friendly staff The bed was very hard and the floor creaked a lot in the bathroom as it is an old building after all I would recommend this hotel.
Location Location Location! The staff, each and every one of them, were brilliant. Louis at the front desk was always accommodating. I highly recommend the adding the breakfast bundle each morning of your stay. The bar staff made premium cocktails every evening at an affordable price. My room had an overlooking city view at Waverly Station on the 3rd floor and it was simply put... perfect. Tha k You Motel One for an incredible stay.
This was a conveniently located hotel with great comfort and amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend this property to a friend.
The hotel’s location is ideal,close to everything and very convenient for exploring the city. However, the access to my room was quite distant and included several steps, which made it a bit difficult to manage with a heavy suitcase. Overall, a pleasant stay but the room access could be more convenient.
During this trip, I stayed 2 times (2 different places) at Motel One and in general I liked a lot to stay there. At Edinburgh the room was a bit cold without heater, but I talked with a staff who gave me a good advice, also I got to know it was because of the period of time, so it's ok.
Hotel was modern, clean and spacious. It’s is in a fantastic location across the road from Waverley Train station, round the corner from the St James Centre and a short walk to the Playhouse. The staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. I would stay here again and would recommend to others.
Very comfortable, clean and welcome stay
Hotel exceeded my expectations. Wonderful location close to everything and completely walkable. The front desk even accommodated our request to try to get two rooms closer together. We so appreciated the hospitality!
Great weekend in Edinburgh. Great hotel in excellent location. The staff were brilliant, nothing was too much trouble and they were all friendly, cheerful and approachable. My husband has ill health and our room was too cold for him. Visited reception and although the heating was centrally they got us a heater and additional duvet within minutes. Lovely breakfast, again if something had run out there were always plenty of staff around to sort it out quickly. Would definitely recommend !
Lovely hotel , only downsize is no twin bedded rooms, so we had to hook a family room, 2 nd bed was a sofa bed, not the most comfortable for an adult But hotel, staff and location fab
A good welcome at Reception a clean and most comfortable room, with an excellent view from the window. It was ideal
Our stay was absolutely excellent! The reception staff were extremely pleasant. We were delighted with our room overlooking Princess Street. Very handy location for shopping or dining Breakfast following morning was well presented and plenty of choice. All staff very pleasant and friendly.
I stayed for 2 nights and found the hotel to be very nice and comfortable. Overall the staff were friendly and some extremely nice. The heat was not working in my room and the main desk person tried to assist me but it was not fixed before I left . He did give me a heater. It was way too hot. I would recommend looking into different heaters.
The room was clean and nice. The front desk staff was inconsistent. There is no assistance with luggage. Meal suggestions were all on the Royal mile and required reservations. The staff did not warn us about that. The floor by the stairs are warped and could be dangerous. When our sink backed up maintenance was not available and it was suggested we switch rooms at 11pm. While the hotel and breakfast was nice the front desk needs some help with customer service
Although the location is centrally located I would not recommend this hotel unless you do t mind the street noise all night long. The bed was extremely hard and the pillows were absolutely terrible. They were very nice about storing luggage for free while we went on a tour. The breakfast was also good.
We had a great room and stay. Great location. I would recommend a little more furniture in such a large room (standard specification when the room was huge).
The check in process is smooth and easy. The entire staff is extremely helpful and inviting. The room was well maintained and extremely comfortable. The location is close to Waverley Station and right on the Royal Mile.
This hotel has the best location. It was clean and modern with friendly, helpful staff and a great bar to unwind after a busy day.
Excellent place to stay. Perfect location. Great atmosphere around area. Felt very safe. Great foyer. Very reasonable drink prices from bar. Great room. Well worth upgrading to room with a view.
Excellent location with easy walking access to train station, Royal Mile and shopping district. Great bar area and good value breakfast. Accommodation is basic but very clean and comfortable.
Unfortunately the experience was very negative. We found underwear in our room, obviously the room was not cleaned properly. I asked for a different room and unfortunately there the heating was not working properly. We received a removable heater but and the staff was nice but overall it was a very disappointing experience.
Stay was good no complaints. Rooms are basic, clean & all the satay are lovely.
Was made to feel very welcome from start to finish. Really excellent bar area, we ended up having a few drinks there each evening because of how nice it was and how friendly the staff were. Anton was the gentleman who checked us in and was very friendly. Rooms were comfortable and had everything we needed, sans an iron. Some furniture was showing signs of age and wear but these are minor nitpicks. Overall, we will absolutely be staying again when we are in Edinburgh and will be looking at other Motel One properties to stay at elsewhere
The hotel was in a great area, employed by May kind & helpful staff members, and had nice amenities! People seem proud of being a part of the team!
Great location, especially if you are travelling into Edinburgh by train. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Rooms and hotel were clean and bright.
Excellent location. Lovely bar & lounge. Very good continental breakfast. Staff friendly. Comfortable room, bed was comfortable but we both felt we could roll off the sides of the bed as they dipped down. The only complaint was the piped music in the bar and lounge which was particularly loud and so it was difficult to have a conversation - when we asked Reception they advised that there wasn’t anything they could do about the volume as it was controlled by Germany!
Bathroom was very small and the noise from bins being emptied was very disruptive every morning. Staff were friendly though and location excellent.
First time here and I was taken care off so well. The only reason it is not a ten has to do with the room not being able to get warm enough despite kicking up the temp. The room was lovely and the note for my birthday exquisite.
Check in staff were professional and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable. I was disappointed however that there was nowhere to store clothing and personal items other than a few coat hangers on a small rail. There was plenty of room for a small chest of drawers, so why are these not provided? There were no glasses for water and no bin in the bedroom. We paid more than £400 for two nights and would have expected better facilities for the money. We have stayed twice before and would probably look elsewhere in future.
Lovely hotel, very central, close to everything (railway, airport connections, buses, tramway, shops and restaurants), definitely recommend. NB: one personal remark: i really really disliked the hand liquid soap which i found very manly. Also the duvet cover had stains.
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Motel One Edinburgh – affordable designer accommodation in the capital of Scotland
Edinburgh: The capital of Scotland
Motel One has two locations in Edinburgh, ready to welcome you at both central, popular Design Hotels each with individual interiors, friendly service and free WiFi. Our affordable hotels are a great choice for your weekend away, special event, short stay or business meeting.
Formerly called “Auld Reekie” by locals, Edinburgh is no longer the grey, industrial stronghold of its reputation. Scotland’s capital has gradually transformed itself, and is now one of the UK’s most popular destinations.
Budget Design Hotels in Edinburgh – your Motel One
Scarcely half a million people call Edinburgh home, making it compacter and cosier than many other European capitals. Nearly all its sights are within walking distance of our centrally-located Design Hotels. Both the Edinburgh Royal with its view of the castle and the Motel One Edinburgh Princes right in the old part of town make great bases for your explorations.
Edinburgh is made up of contrasts: between the Old Town and Royal Mile and its modern counterpart, the New Town. The Royal Mile is lined with neo-classical frontages and imposing columns, testament to Edinburgh’s storied history, while the geometrically laid-out new town reflects the precise planning and development of the 18th century.
From either hotel, you’re just minutes away from the cobbled Royal Mile, which connects the Castle and the Palace. At in fact around a mile long, it’s peppered with impressive architecture, seamed by countless narrow alleyways and hidden passages. Robert Louis Stevenson, of “Treasure Island” fame, once said, "There are no stars so lovely as Edinburgh street lamps,” and you’ll quickly agree if you tour the town in the evening.
Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura and Princes Street Gardens
A key symbol of the city, Edinburgh Castle on Castle Hill towers over everything literally and figuratively. Inside, you can find out about the world of Edinburgh gone by, enjoy the view across Princes Street Gardens, and jump at the the One O'clock Gun.
Follow the Royal Mile a while to the Camera Obscura tower where a living image of the city is projected onto a table, and visitors can wonder at interactive optical illusions as well as the great views from the roof terrace.
Should you be in the mood for a shop, head to the boutiques and department stores of nearby Princes Street after visiting the Old Town. Weather permitting, the parallel Princes Street Gardens are a nice spot for a stroll and a sit down.
Our Design Hotels are also within close reach of other sights such as Holyrood Palace, the John Knox House and the Canongate Tolbooth.
