Motel One Edinburgh
2 Hotels in Edinburgh
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 5,294 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
nice room, maybe a little more space next to the bed as a bedside table would be appreciated
Conveniently situated but really only suitable for a short stay - not one where one wants to unpack. In my first room the only shelves were above my head height. The second room did have accessible shelves but they were in a very dark alcove. I needed my phone torch to see what I placed on the shelves.
Great location, friendly staff and comfortable room
First and foremost, the staff and facilities are top-notch. Each time we had a question or needed help, someone was always there to happily help us out. The location speaks for itself. Motel One is situated such a convenient location for everything you want to do in Edinburgh. I could not recommend the hotel more and hope to be back someday. Cheers for a fantastic stay!
The room was clean and the bed comfortable. The king bed made the compact space very tight, a queen bed might have fit better. The staff was friendly and helpful.
We loved our stay. Great location, good breakfast options, and nice bar in lobby. We recommend to anyone going to Edinburgh.
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Everything was excellent. Amazing staff.but would have preferred the room to be a little larger and given the option of a cooked breakfast
This place was clean and kind of fancy looking, like, a nice room. They provided toiletries. They take a £50 deposit from you when you arrive, on top of the room fee, so heads up on that. I bought a bottle of sparkling water from them which turned out to cost £4.50. The thermostat was hard to control in the room and it was far too hot, the default setting should be much lower. There was a huge mirror right next to the head of the bed, a bizarre design choice which meant you could see your creepy reflection in the dark. So some good things and some uncomfortable things.
We recently stayed at Motel One on the Royal Mile for my partners birthday overnight stay away! What a wonderful hotel with beautiful decor! Our room was so comfy and the perfect location for a night out on the town! Would definitely stay here again next time we're up in the Capital! Thank you for an amazing stay!!!
Perfect location. Nice clean rooms. Good beds. Easy check-in and check out
Really very good indeed. Amazingly convenient location. Loved that I could be on a train platform in 5 minutes from my room. Decoration was cool, staff always friendly and helpful. Quiet. All perfect
Very enjoyable stay. Could have done with a light by the cupboard shelves, too dark to see our clothes, needed a second chair in the double room, and a bin by the tea and kettle for used teabags etc instead of taking them into the bathroom.
Great location… no room service .. no bottled water in rooms..
From check in to check out excellent, guy on bar could have been a bit more friendly .
I have used this hotel on many occasions, for convenience, central location and cost. The staff are always friendly, helpful and professional. The rooms are warm, comfortable and very clean. I have no hesitation when choosing Motel 1 for my stays in Edinburgh.
Great location for city break in Edinburgh. Great sleep had in clean, smart room. Bed a little on the hard side for my wife’s liking. Bar area newly refurbished and welcoming.
The staff were very friendly and smartly dressed. The room was clean and comfortable. Very nice lounge and bar to sit and relax with a drink. Great location.
We had a stay for 2 nights, and absolutely loved it! The location was perfect, just a short walk to Princes Street. The room was spotless, clean and comfortable with the beautiful view of Calton Hill. The staff was laudable too from the manager, front desk, waiter, room attendant. Kudos to Erwin Tolentino who went above and beyond to make our stay special and Tom who assisted us even when not asked. Everything was excellent, great value for money. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
A very centrally located hotel with great reception staff. The room was comfortable however lighting was poor as was clothing storage Lovely view of Edinburgh Breakfast was lovely as was the bar dining area
Enjoyed our short stay with Motel One
Amazing location and the staff is so friendly! 10/10 would recommend
We have stayed at this hotel several times. We particularly like its location so close to Waverley station. The recent renovation of the lounge reception areas and the rooms is very impressive and the staff were helpful and friendly as usual. Unfortunately on our first night we didn’t get much sleep due to a constant low level thumping bass and drums all through the night. At breakfast we realised there is a speaker in the lounge ceiling which is the floor of our room. We reported this to the reception staff who apologised saying the night staff sometimes forget to turn the music off at midnight. This is a very poor design since modern sound systems can easily be installed with adequate sound proofing. I wouldn’t accept a room on the second floor in future. The bathroom still doesn’t have a heated towel rail so you have to use fresh towels every day which isn’t very environmentally friendly. I also find it disappointing that motel one uses “dynamic pricing” meaning we unwittingly paid more for our room than if we’d booked on the day we arrived.
I had the most comfortable stay in Motel One during my visit with my friends . The location couldn’t be more central , the staff very professional and would go an extra mile for their clients . The manager in charge (Erwin) was able to secure us another night as we had to extend our stay . We definitely would come back . *****5
All the staff were super friendly and very helpful. Our room was great, we were able to fully control the temperature which we’ve had bad experiences of in other hotels. The bed was really comfy and a great size. The fire display on the tv when you put your key card in for the electrics was a wonderful touch. The breakfast spread was fantastic, we loved the smiley faces/nice messages on the eggs. Everywhere was very clean at all times. The location is perfect, so close to the train station yet we didn’t hear any trains during our stay. Being at the end of Cockburn street is perfect for visiting both Old and New town. We had no trouble getting anywhere. My only negative is that we paid extra for a room with a view but wouldn’t class what we had as a ‘view’. Having said that, it also wasn’t bad enough for us to want to change rooms. We will definitely stay here again on any future trips to Edinburgh.
Great location, friendly staff and well appointed room
Excellent throughout. Well located, near to Waverley station. Friendly and informative welcome at check-in. Clean and quiet room with great view. Enjoyable breakfast with good options.
Had a great stay. Room was clean and spacious. Bed very comfortable. We had paid for a room with a view and it was lovely to be able to look over to the Scott monument. We arrived by train and the hotel was very convenient for us and all the things we wanted to go to were within walking distance. Lounge area was very comfortable and a pleasant space to relax in. Enjoyed breakfast on the one day we had it. No real negatives - perhaps another comfortable chair would have been nice in the room. However this was overall a very good experience and staff were all friendly and helpful.
Good accommodation, great people but our room was far too warm with no effective method available to cool it down.
Prime location and the hotel decor was stylish and clean. Breakfast sufficient and plenty of choice although depending on where you sit it can be draughty by the door. Staff very friendly and helpful and always willing to help. Rooms comfy with lovely views although the temperature can be changeable from cold to being too hot even with thermostat. Bed was comfy and big and overall our stay was great. Thank you 👍
A wonderful stay in a clean and comfortable hotel. Friendly, helpful staff. Every area of the hotel was spotlessly clean. The rooms are functional and comfortable. Perfectly located for a stay in Edinburgh. The breakfast and bar were excellent. If we had any criticism it would be that you cannot fill a bathroom sink with water and the lack of proper mugs and spoons in the room for hot drinks.
you staff was exectional
Very strange to have the breakfast area situated before the reception area and to have bith doors open every morning - making it cold. Anyone from outside could walk right in and enjoy a free breakfast. No one checks room number, name or even your entire presence. The buffet itself was organized in the most unlogical way as well - cheeses and ham and butter in between the 2 coffee machines (?) then oats on a shelf above, yet cereal is around the corner. Bread/croissants spread. Huge furniture (chairs) so limited seating. Staff was okay. Not incredibly welcoming. Just okay. Location superb. Bathroom door slammed in the loudest manner. Bed comfortable. Booked a stay in London in December but decided, based on this experience, to cancel. Will not return for this price versus service! As a solo traveller we pay too much as it is but over 700 euros 3 nights for this? No ;)
Hotel is in a convenient location, close to Waverley train station, all transport links and the main shopping area. The staff were all helpful and friendly. I would be happy to stay here again.
Beautiful Hotel, great room for 3 people, I Double bed and one sofa bed that would sleep 2..Beautiful view room 231, def would stay again, really quirky bar and hotel us so central to everything, just opposite train station and airport bus , I would highly recommend !
Excellent location, clean basic room
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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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.
