Motel One Edinburgh
2 Hotels in Edinburgh
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 5,422 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
Hotel staff were very professional and helpful! The hotel is located in the heart of the city and walking distance to all the fun pubs and shops.
Everything was excellent, the staff was also awesome. However one complain about the bar personel (lady) on sundaynight the 14th of june. She refused to put on the TV for watching the worldcup Football. She told me there was a shortage of staff and so it was not possible. If you see the records of that night you can see there were around 5 customers in the lounge. She advised me to look at my room. It was after a very good experience in your hotel a little shame. Kind regards Hielko Mels
Motel One was in the heart of Edinburgh which made getting around very easy. The room was clean and comfortable.
Great location helpful staff. Comfortable rooms
One of my favourite places to stay in Edinburgh, everyone is always very friendly and helpful!
Fantastic location. Room was big and breakfast had a lot of options. Highly recommend!
I loved my room .Its the most peaceful , clean and relaxing hotel.Reception chevkin, very professional and excellent customer service . I will be back .
The hotel is in the perfect location. Close to the tram and train station. The staff is super friendly! Room was clean and modern! Bring your own shampoo and conditioner though.
The location is honestly the best part, opposite the train station and so wonderful to see the views from the window in the room. The room was comfortable, clean and beautifully designed throughout. I saw complaints online about the bamboo cups as opposed to ceramic mugs but I had no issue with these cups, they are made from recycled material and didn’t overheat when used for hot drinks so win win. The bedding was cosy and the mattress was perfect - firm but soft. The only slight issue was the water pressure being quite weak, making it a bit tricky to wash my hair and rinse it effectively. The temperature however was wonderfully hot. I felt very safe and rarely heard from other guests. I was on the top floor and it was great having the window open, being able to hear bagpipes being played in the street below but the noise completely stopped with the window being closed. I would have appreciated more selection with the hot drinks, with maybe some herbal teas and the inclusion of alternative milk sachets instead of just cows milk given how popular the alternatives are becoming now. However, the room was fantastic and I would not hesitate to stay with Motel One again.
Your hotel had a nice friendly atmosphere and a perfect location
Fantastic Hotel and Fantastic Location! Its a combination of modern design and old fashion building! The personnel was very friendly and helpful!
Easy check in. Loved the breakfast and location to the Mile, Castle. We were even able to walk to Arthur’s Seat. Appreciated being able to store bags after check out till our train.
Room was good size but a little basic. Very quiet. Bathroom very good size but some hair conditioner and body lotion would have been a good addition
Excellent location. Rooms are tired, small and dingy. We asked for a quiet room and as high up as possible. We got a room next to service area and near lift on the third floor. This room had a large pillar in the middle, really small and dark. After a lot of to and fro with a reluctant reception staff who insisted the room we were allocated was quiet (not so) we were given a room on the 6th floor much lighter and acceptable though still in need of a little tlc. This begs the question whether any requests are read and taken seriously.
This was booked erroneously as the on-line system is rather clumsy and kept changing my input. In fact I didn't realise the wrong date had been booked until I tried to confirm my booking a couple of days later. The response was less than friendly - "Nothing can be done about it..".
The property is very close to all the attractions, about 400 feet from the train station and the Airlink 100 bus that takes you directly to the airport. The breakfast is generous, although I would recommend more options for those with celiac disease and lactose intolerance (including lactose allergies). The room is cleaned every day, and the towels are changed, which we greatly appreciated. The staff is really friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Clean and comfortable room. Small. Central location always good. Friendly staff.
I was from 6/7/2026 to 6/13 in room The One with a View. Staff : welcoming, helpful, attentive, responsive, eager to please. I want to stand out the man who made my chech-in : my room was very cold due to understandable reasons and he brought me very quickly 2 elect heaters( perfect). The 2 girls in the check-out ( Maria and another with brown curly hair) good too. I found the hotel cozy and I felt like at home.
Central location excellent, as were breakfasts and remodeled rooms. A wonderful chain for traveling in UK and commonwealth countries.
Quick efficient check in, one of the rooms was fabulous and other met our expectations. Price was decent nothing exceptional but given the tourist season in Edinburgh was very acceptable. Great breakfast and good drinks at the bar in the eveing
Everything was perfect. This is our 2nd stay and we will be back to stay
Brilliant location and staff were very welcoming. Room was lovely & clean. The only issue I had was the bed was so so hard I actually didn’t sleep at all. The two pillows were both very hard also so couldn’t get comfy at all. But that may just be down to personal preference but I did struggle to obtain any sort of comfort.
The hotel is perfectly located opposite the entrance to Waverley Railway Station. Everywhere is accessible by foot, tram, bus or train. Staff are extremely helpful and welcoming and the continental breakfast provides a great choice to set you up for the day. Room was nice and bathroom and shower excellent. No hesitation in booking a return visit.
Motel One is in a fantastic location in Edinburgh. The rooms are nice sized and comfortable. The breakfast was very good and the bar offers great drinks and small food offerings. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Overall a really great hotel.
Great location, friendly staff, very nice bar area, room was good clean and practical.
All staff are professional, helpful & friendly. Cleanliness exceptional. Wonderful bar area. Excellent stay & thank you for helping with our property left in the safe.
Friendly staff. Lovely decor, clean and light room. Brilliant location.
One night stay. Clean tidy and room reasonable. Reception and bar area lovely Staff really nice and helpful
small room but very clean, friendly staff and great location.
Great location! Breakfast choices were good. I inquired months ago about detergents and cleaning products. Someone checked with housekeeping and I was assured that sheets and towels were fragrance free and no strong smelling products were used. Towels were fragrance free but sheets and comforter were NOT. Made me sick.
Good position, comfortable room. Clean and tiny.
The hotel has many positives. It is located very close to the train station, a friendly helpful staff, close to activities, and a gin bar. Our room had what we needed with a view. Our rate did not include the continental breakfast. We preferred a hot breakfast nearby.
Bar minimum essentials in room
Great hotel in a terrific location with discount parking thrown in
Friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. Great location.
Everything was wonderful! Surpassed all expectations. Wish the chain had a different name. For Americans, Motel does not connote something fine, in general. Hotel is more like it!
Pros: the location is excellent and staff are nice. We also found our room very quiet. The breakfast quality is good although perhaps a little expensive for what is provided. Value for money was good for central Edinburgh (which has generally become very expensive). Cons: our room was dark and small (it was a disability-accessible room, reportedly larger than most, but it still felt small). The hot water in our bathroom not really hot but merely warm -- just barely warm enough for a shower. The bathroom did not have enough shelf space and clothing storage in the room was minimal.
Not great! - Location is good but that's about it. Hotel is somewhat dated. Rooms sparse. No iron/ironing board in room. £240 a night! breakfast was very European continental. My Croissant would have knocked somebody out it was so hard! Some staff happy, some moody. No one on reception on arrival.
Great location, comfortable room and excellent staff.
Poor room (207). Clean, very simple, but the location on the «2 floor», at the same level as the sidewalk outside, small Windows, no view, was disappointing..
Great location. I told town and plus it was in walking distance to the mail train station. Staff was very friendly.
Great breakfast plus location. Friendly and helpful staff. Only small problem was having painters in hallway though not a big one.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They were able to recommend the best restaurants and sights to visit during our stay. The hotel is very clean and quiet. We enjoyed the minimalist design.
The location was perfect for us, the staff one of the friendliest I’ve had in a hotel and the room was comfy - just what you need after a busy day in Edinburgh
Excellent hotel, beautiful interiors, helpful staff close to everything. (Americans don’t be off-put by the name - this is definitely NOT a “motel”!). I would stay again!
Great location, well designed and stylish room, great staff
We had a lovely stay at Hotel One Edinburgh-Royal. Beautiful room, welcoming and attractive lobby lounges, helpful staff.
Comfortable accommodation which meet all our needs fora short stay. Room was clean and well presented. The gentleman in the next room had a small dog that barked whenever it was taken for a walk which was a bit annoying but it only lasted a few moments.
We loved the quiet atmosphere of the whole place. The breakfast was OUTSTANDING. Beds were really comfortable. Overall very nice place to stay and super convenient to Royal Mile, Castle and Princess Gardens. It was a little pricey, but I still say worth the money.
Hotel was in a great location, nice bar area, basic but have everything we needed, really comfy bed and pillows. clean room. Strong smell of disinfectant in our room which was better than a musky smell but felt it was too strong and perhaps covering something up…was worried this would affect our sleep but it didn’t and Infact the windows were sealed and it was a very quiet hotel with soundproofing to the outside which was good.
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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.
