Motel One Edinburgh
2 Hotels in Edinburgh
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 5,317 ratings
Friendliness 9.3 of 10
Cleanliness 9.2 of 10
Reception 9.3 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
Staff were very helpfully and friendly,,perfect location. Room was very hot during the night and the a.c. did not work but the staff gave us a fan the next day. Very enjoyable stay and would recommend your hotel.
Not as good as hopes - motel one Glasgow much nicer entrance and bar etc room was unbearably hot with a window that scarcely opened. Poor value
Very poor breakfast
While the staff on check in were friendly and helpful, the room itself was very disappointing. It was small, had no wardrobe or fridge and overall below par. We checked out after one night and checked into the Caladonian, which was only marginally more expensive but was 5 star, until Motel One-Princes which was at best 2 star.
Great stay in a very central hotel. Staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was busy however everything was always kept full and fresh. I would recommend this hotel to friends and family.
Your team at the reception is great!!! I would like especially to thank Maria for the friendliness and the suggestions she made about excellent places in Edinburgh-not only the touristic ones!
Good point: *Central location. Negative points: *AIRCON didn't work, had to leave window open but woke in early hours due to noise so closed window and sweated the rest of night. *Breakfast served til 10 but by 9am mini pastry were finished and not replaced. Limited breakfast offering. Boiled eggs were too runny for our taste *Hard to find somewhere to sit, had to perch in corner where people were storing their suitcases while trying to eat breakfast and then navigate round to leave.
The location was excellent. Rooms were very small, but that's true for most of Europe. The rooms were very warm with no way to cool it down.
Brilliant location for getting around. Lovely foyer. Basic room but that’s okay as clean and had what we needed. I have had to mark down because a plastic cup for coffee when you are spending £170 per night isn’t acceptable.
First stay in the hotel (2 nights) but have used the bar on a few occasions in the past. Location super, staff super friendly and accommodating (contact before our stay), cleanliness super...Can't comment on breafast as we did not have any. In fact everything was super except for the heating in the room - was roasting, despite the air con control unit set at 5! Hence rated room as 9.
The hotel was in great location, room was ok - the view was not best (brick wall). Also sadly, the room smelled of cigarettes - I didn't realise until I got back late in the evening and was too tired to bring it to anyone's attention.
First room had no WiFi access. Hotel has no a/c and room was uncomfortably hot. A complementary bottle of water would have helped.
For the premium price, you only get a basic room and a complimentary water bottle. Room doesn't have a small referigiraton which is the norm.
Very good and professional front desk staff and registration was smooth and welcoming
I didn't like the acccommodation for breakfast. it was not comfortable. Then there were no hot options.
All new and clean and shiny - very close to Waverley Station and the old town.
Check in was straight forward and the staff are very pleasant room spotless had a drink in the bar and the service was impeccable decor was excellent thank you very nice stay
Perfect location.Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Clean, friendly staff, great location
Excellent.
Perfect position, excellent facilities - breakfast was fantastic!
What a great location and staff! Will definitely recommend to friends.
Good location bar area nice. Simple things could improve rooms. Mirror at desk to do hair. Proper cups the thick plastic ones are horrible. A wee glass in the bathroom for toothbrush and a bin in the bedroom. All would enhance
Convenient location adequate rooms couldn’t find fault
Staff are always extremely helpful and friendly. Rooms have always been spotless and comfortable. We arrived early and didn’t expect to get an earlier check in, but we were offered to take our room early if we’d like which was really helpful. Motel one always go above and beyond if there is an occasion during your stay (I.e. it’s Christmas, Easter, etc), and add fun touches around the hotel for guests. The location is ideal for an Edinburgh stay. Right next to Waverley and between the old and new towns. It’s central for all big Edinburgh landmarks. The only reason the score was 9 and not 10 is because the bathroom could be improved with some small extras - conditioner, for example. Otherwise we had nothing we’d suggest for improvement, particularly at the price point of the hotel.
The hotel was lovely, the staff were excellent and very helpful. We popped in before our stay and the staff were lovely put notes on my booking, spoke to my baby and distracted her so I could speak to the reception staff. They make you feel so welcome and that nothing is too much trouble. Thank you again! They all deserve a pay rise
Very welcoming upon entry. Easy check in and room was clean and very suitable for our needs on this trip.
Lovely hotel in a good location. Staff were professional and friendly. Would recommend
Great location. Very freindly and welcoming staff. Attentive and helpful. Made our stay enjoyable.
Everything was amazing, staff were friendly, location was perfect. It was very easy to explore Edinburgh's old town. Everything at walking distance.
As always, great stay at Motel One. Convenient location for train station, Princes Street, shopping and tge Playhouse. Room was spacious and nicely decorated. Only one issue on the night we arrived was the bathroom tap only had hot water, scalding at times. This was ok again the next morning.
We really enjoyed the overall feel and location of the Motel One Royal, but having to access our rooms by using two elevators or stairwells was rather inconvenient. All of The staff we encountered were truly friendly and accommodating!
Staff was friendly and was able to accommodate my request. Room was clean and quiet. Bed and pillows were comfy! I’m still puzzled why there were clothes hangers in the closed, but no place to hang them, only shelves and no hooks anywhere in the room, I searched the whole place 🤣
Check in was easy and quick, room was decent though weird since I think I got a handicapped room and didn't need. Bar was open late which was nice. Central to everything. Bed comfortable, temperate was adjustable, street sounds were mostly quiet though you can hear everything happening inside the hotel
Excellent staff, great room.
Friendly and helpful staff Room was clean and compact. No issues for me.
Lovely bedroom, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Comfortable hotel with amazing staff. Huge thank you to Kaydee on reception in particular, he was incredibly helpful and kind. Such a lovely person who really made me feel at home on my trip, I can not thank him enough.
Good location in the midle of the historical town. High level of breakfast and thank you for all. Lovely hotel!!
This hotel is in an amazing location and it’s so cute! The staff is so friendly, they have a great lounge area which has great spread for breakfast, and a full bar to sit and have a cocktail in after your day! Our room overlooked Waverly Bridge and worked great for two people. We were put in an ADA room which was nice because of the extra space but wished we would have had a bit more storage, and that the sink area (pedestal) had somewhere to set your belongings. Overall though I would highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Edinburgh!
Nice place, nice staff. Really good breakfast and pretty unbeatable location overlooking Princes Street. Quiet (really!).
Motel one was a nice experience located in the centre of Edinburgh. The room was quiet and pleasant and the staff were friendly.
Helpful staff always willing to help. Generally it is a friendly, warm and beautiful hotel. In Central Point, at the beginning of Edinburgh's Old Town. You go everywhere on foot. Next to the main railway station and all bus and tram stops. Continental breakfast in a place where you need to go in time to sit comfortably. Free coffee and tea are served after breakfast and until late in the evening.
Lovely motel. Fantastic location on Princes Street and just a 10 min walk to the Royal Mile and all Old Town. A 2 minute walk from the tram stop which is great for airport connection. Shops (fancy and grocery) less than 1 minute walk away. Highly recommend this motel.
Very friendly staff, excellent location
The checkin was handled by a very polite woman, even the guard on the ground floor by the entrance was super-friendly. And my room was nice, spacious and with a great view. The lounge-area was nice and the breakfast and service was excellent.
Location is great. Friendly, welcoming staff.
Location excellent, rooms lovely and all other areas beautiful only drawback was our room 424 was extremely noisy due to street noise kept us awake most of the night can be doing with another glazing unit
Lovely one night stay in Edinburgh - room clean and fresh. Staff extremely helpful and polite. Highly recommend
Great location, lovely friendly staff.
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Your benefits at a glance:
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.
