Motel One Edinburgh
2 Hotels in Edinburgh
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 5,460 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
Ideally located just minutes away from Waverley station and the Royal Mile
Great location. But a little basic for the price.
Great hotel, room was lovely, clean & everything you need. Staff friendly. Breakfast really good. Great location.
The room was so quiet and the bed was really comfortable. And we loved the breakfast the staff were so nice and friendly and very helpful.
great location, helpful staff, enjoyed the stay
We are very happy with our stay at Motel One. All staff were very friendly and welcoming. It was very nice to have the luggage storage available when we arrived before our room was ready. Room was clean and comfortable. Yummy breakfast with lots of options. Excellent location. One feedback I have is to have anti slip mats for the shower available to borrow. Our 5 year old found the shower very slippery.
Good value for money in an excellent location.
Chaos at breakfast. Both coffee machines were not working. A lot of empty baskets, no juices. One only person of the staff working and was not enough to refill empty trays and baskets.. very long wait for a coffee.. we paid extra for 2 breakfasts but in the end we had nothing.. they should refund for breakfast
This was our first experience of Motel 1, and without reservation we would say the experience was excellent. All the staff were welcoming and helpful. We would certainly use the facility again. Many thanks for making our short stay in Edinburgh so lovely. Hugh and Salam
Enjoyed our stay once again. Friendly staff and a lovely comfortable room.
Very clean and nice staff
Motel One is nicely located in the heart of Edinburgh. Breakfast was okay but I would not book it again since the selection is quite limited and has no variation for the whole week.
Great location, comfortable and clean rooms. Poor layout with reception on the first floor and poor access security. However, I would come back again.
Very well located, very friendly staff and a clean and well presented room- why wouldn’t you stay here- it’s great value
Fantastic ! From beginning to end. The staff was so helpful and everyone we met made our stay seamless. The breakfast was amazing! The location in Old Town was perfect and we could reach our travels if bus,trains, airport shuttle with ease.
Great location to walk to the Royal Mile especially if you come from the train. The only issue we had is that they misplaced my wife's bag for 10 min. They couldn't locate it. When that stressful situation was resolved, it was a great place to stay
Room was great, really spacious and large modern bathroom, really comfortable bed and wanted to stay for longer. Staff really friendly and helpful too. Perfect location in Edinburgh and despite busy location and bedroom on main street on a Friday night there was minimal noise (we were up on 4th floor). Didn’t have time to try and lounge/bar but looked nice.
Overall an excellent stay and perfect for our needs. The staff were excellent. Very friendly and helpful. The only minor niggles were having to put the kettle on the floor to boil as there were no plugs available at desk level, the shower took a bit of fiddling to get going as initially every time I turned it to hot it turned off! Eventually this seemed to rectify itself. Not great pressure but perfectly adequate and we were top floor. That aside the room was clean and comfortable and we appreciated the air conditioning! The buffet breakfast was very good and filled us up nicely for the day ahead. Just a bit of a gamble as to whether you were able to sit at a normal table or low coffee table, but to be fair we managed to get seated without a problem both mornings we were there. Overall a very good stay and we would definitely consider staying there again.
Excellent. Despite a very short stay, for sure if back in Edimburg I'll stay with you if is available. Staff very professional, friendly,always in a good mood. The location is excelent, the ar service including staff is very good as well as all the lounge. I strongly recomend.
Very happy with our stay. Great boutique hotel. Lovely ambience. Friendly. Rooms were nice. Bfast looked good and had everything needed. Location was excellent! For all that, I thought it was very reasonably priced. No hesitation in recommending Motel One Edinburgh-Royal.
Loved the room - although warm due to the heatwave I appreciated the front desk clerk giving us a fan. Also appreciated that we could store our luggage til the room was available.
Very convenient location, very clean facilities and rooms, friendly staff. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Edinburgh! Best regards from Italy
Comfortable rom with a nice view of the city streets. Breakfast was good and location is perfect. I sure wish you had AC because it got hot in our room but thank you for the fan.
A/C in room was broken during a heatwave. Room was much hotter than the rest of the hotel, despite reception claiming A/C in our room was working properly. I asked if someone could check again and assist with me with adjusting the temperature, but no one ever came. Would not have booked here had the website not advertised A/C.
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good, though given what we paid for it, the offerings were a bit slim.
Excellent location close to the train station. Welcoming staff and very clean, well-appointed hotel.
Hotel was nice , clean and situated within walking distance of all the sights. It was a half block to take the buss to and from the airport. I would return if I go back to Edinburgh.
Room small but very efficient so was good accommodation.
Great location, room was great along with friendliness of staff.
It was a really great experience and the location was strategic. Reception was very friendly and helpful with my questions and inquiries. It would’ve been really great if the rooms had a fridge (or did I miss it?). I also almost tripped many times in front of the reception near the stairs on the way out because I think the flooring thingy was kinda uneven / not flat. Like there’s some pocket of air inside. But otherwise, everything was great and I loved staying at Motel One Royal :)
Poor hotel toiletries and facilities, good location but I disagree for the value of money.
Lovely welcome by the reception staff, nice large room with good bathroom. Only thing downside was the recyclable plastic cups would prefer proper cup.
poor quality and cleanliness for the price.
Staff were very helpful & friendly. Our room was comfortable but no air con. Opened windows but the noise of the traffic disturbed our sleep.
A great bed, decent air conditioning and amazingly quiet given central location. Will make it our base when we next visit.
Positiv: super location to everything incl. Airport Tram, train. Modern, free upgrade - nice view. Negativ: hard matress, no good sleep possible, missing body milk.
I was meant to be charged £120 per night but your hotel put me in an embarrassing situation when I arrived at check in and charged me £420 instead. I’m really upset
Dated rooms, with corridors that smelt of damp mould. Basic provisions in rooms. Hard beds. Possibly one of the most expensive hotels in the UK for the standard provided. Friendly helpful staff.
Fantastic stay Fantastic staff couldn’t do enough for you Room was absolutely spotless Will definitely be back
Great location and value/quality.
Amazing location Friendly professional staff Clean and modern
Location is good and the room was clean
Great location! Extremely close to the Royal Mile. Staff was friendly. The rooms were clean but needed small air conditioning units. It was hard to sleep with it so warm in the rooms. I am sure its fine during the winter.
Hotel location central, easy access to city centre attractions. Room though basic was adequate enough. It was clean and quiet. The staff was welcoming and helpful. It has always been our go to hotel when in Edinburgh
Reception Staff member could have been a bit nicer with his responses, I felt like he was giving me a bit of an attitude. Also I did not receive water as I usually do as a beOne member. Other than that I still love this hotel, will still return as a guest.
Great location with easy access to public transport, Waverley trai tration and bus to the airport. Super nice staff. Great room and very good soundproof room. It’s been a long time that I got such soundproof room. Haven’t tried breakfast so can’t comment on that.
I like this hotel because the rates are usually quite good for Edinburgh and the location suits me, due to being opposite the train station. The staff are lovely, very efficient and friendly. The lounge area is very stylish and super comfortable. My room was quite compact, but perfect for a short stay, everything I needed, good comfortable bed, great shower.
Friendly staff, great location. Ideal for a visit to Edinburgh.
Hotel was clean with good amenities and the staff was wonderful. It’s in a great location and no noise for peaceful sleep. You can get everywhere easy walking. I highly recommend
I’m giving you a 1 for 1 reason only. The staffs stubborn refusal to provide me with a bottle of water. Despite me being a one member. The only reason I didn’t book online was because it continually didn’t allow me to do so so I gave up and phoned the hotel at one point. I should have known if that’s what it was taking to book a room then things were not looking rosy. The fact that I couldn’t book through the website meant (a) I didn’t get my 10% discount (b) a measly bottle of water. I find it beguiling that the staff on the day i checked in were so obstinate and rude. A complete contrast to the staff the next day when I check out. Couldn’t have been nicer. My review is based on check in staff not out!!
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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.
