Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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Thank you Motel One Royal I had an exceptional stay with you, the staff were extremely helpful and efficient, nothing was a problem, Great room, clean, no noise, wonderful breakfast. So good I’m coming back mid September. Highly recommend as a place to stay in Edinburgh, great location to all.
Good location. Air conditioning shut off every hour which made sleeping at night difficult. Couldn't open the windows for fresh air as it was quite noisy outside. Enjoyed the complimentary bottle of water.
Too many stairs, complicated access to room
Very good location.
Motel One is in an excellent location. Its staff is wonderful. The breakfast is exceptional!
Nice clean room. Very small with little room for unpacking.
Top Location 5 mins from Waverley train station. Spotlessly clean with friendly staff and good value for money. Would definitely stay again!
One of the best stays in a Motel One
Nice room, enough space Breakfast on top, fresh products,… Very good location for visiting 👍
Staff were brilliant but our bathroom had a slightly unpleasant smell during our stay
Another lovely stay at this Motel One. Conveniently located for the main rail station and close to all the main attractions it’s in the perfect location. Also immaculately clean and tidy with friendly welcoming staff and it’s very welcoming and comfortable.
I would like to see a full english breakfast as an offering.
I did not use the lounge or bar. The staff was helpful and friendly. It was a great location near the train station. The bathroom had limited counter space. The breakfast was adequate but could have included more hot/cooked items.
We had a wonderful time at motel one. It had a great location and staff were friendly. It was expensive as the fringe was on so we only managed a basic double with no view which was still expensive. When we visit again we will get a room with a view and avoid August.
Absolutely excellent. Stayed at your hotels before, highly recommended!
Our stay was wonderful and we would absolutely stay here again. My mother and I stayed here for several nights during the EDINBURGH fringe festival and we were so happy with the location, our room, the breakfast, and the customer service. I especially wanted to take a moment out to send all my things to one specificperson working at reception that helped make our stay extra special. My mother had some difficulty pouring water to take up to our room and a gentleman named MAYSUM jumped in and saved the day. He was extra kind and helped my mother during a difficult moment and we are so appreciative. He truly went above and beyond. Thank you for your kindness!!!
Clean, comfortable room with great shower and hot water. Location was perfect
Fab hotel , lovely staff, great location . Few niggly things in room eg, shelves too high to be usable, need glass/cup in bathroom , need extra bin by tea stuff and shower towels are small. Couldn’t cope with clothes if I was staying a fortnight, not enough hanging space and no cupboards!
The location is very good. It is a Motel!! No restaurant and while it has a nice bar area you cannot get tea or coffee thru out the day They do provide quite a nice Continental breakfast at a reasonable cost I was extremely disappointed with the room No value for a substantial rate which we booked significantly in advance It was small. Offered no seating except for bed And housekeeping failed miserably I did however receive an apology from the head of housekeeping which was appreciated The staff were friendly Just lacks amenities. But it is a Motel so don’t expect much
Great location, but too expensive for the standard you get
Very close to the old town and just near the rail station
Clean accommodations. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
I love your hotel. The location could not have been better. For as busy as you were, the staff was incredibly attentive. Breakfast was first class. Thank you so much for a perfect couple of days in beautiful Edinburgh.
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Motel One is a comfortable hotel, fantastically well located for Waverley Station and the Old Town, an ideal base for the Fringe. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Everything excellent but quite expensive for 1 night but probably due to the Edinburgh tattoo. Please don’t let this put you off
Fantastic location, lovely room, helpful staff, nice bar with great people watching. A great spot to enjoy the festivals as so easy to retreat for a break. Thanks.
Hi, We regret to have been installed near the litter place with a view on a wall. It was really a pity...
I stumbled upon Motel One Royal Edinburgh surfing on the internet and I could not be happier with this. The hotel fulfilled all expectations and much much more. When I come back to Edinburgh, which I definitely will, this will be my one and only choice.
Lovely clean hotel; modern and simplistic. Helpful staff. Great continental breakfast with lots of variety. Fantastic central location for Waverley Station, Edinburgh Castle, the Fringe, Princess St and Gardens. Have stayed here a few times and are never disappointed.
Very overpriced, over £450 a night. We came for The Fringe. The room was very basic and small for the amount we paid. The photographs are misleading. However, the location is good, and the bar staff are lovely.
Great position, Great staff, clean rooms.
Very comfortable bed, shower was good, breakfast excellent, just would have liked a glass in the room and tea cups didn’t like plastic cup
Location,, room and everything was to a high standard. Very busy which meant there was no space for us to take breakfast in the morning but otherwise very good.
Overpriced hotel near Edinburgh Castle, Scotland . This hotel offered very small rooms which were very clean and tidy but were smaller than I have ever experienced world wide. I was particularly disappointed in Rom 632 which had a view of a dirty and noisy rubbish dump behind an adjacent pub. The combination of a small room and an appalling view for £350 per night (without breakfast) was a shock and a great disappointment . I am aware that the Edinburgh Festival provides an opportunity for hoteliers to significantly increase prices but surely not as much as we experienced in Edinburgh. My name, by the way, is John Goodsir not Goodsir John as shown on my bill. Having served in the Army for 40 years, I have travelled the world and have seldom been inspired to take such a dim view of any hotel. I would be grateful for your reaction to my review. Yours aye, Colonel John Goodsir CBE Client, Motel One, Market Street, Edinburgh
Shower head was broken but reported it to reception on departure (room 706) Beer selection at bar at bit poor Room smelt a bit musty on entering although spotlessly clean ........no view but could live with that.
we were greeted with a smile and we felt welcomed, which is the first step to feeling at home away from home. The only suggestion should be to have oatmeal/porige with sugar and allow the customers to add honey/sirup/sugar to taste. The quaker oats in a cup is way to sweet. It just our taste but it would offer more options. Other than that, the breakfast buffet was very good.
Hotel in perfect situation for our needs Very friendly and helpful staff Bedroom met our needs Poor area for breakfast
All staff were very courteous and helpful.. Enjoyed the breakfast and housekeeping did a wonderful job.
Great location and service. Prices very high this year
Love the location but we told the front desk that the sink was clogged within 10 minutes of being there and it never got dealt with after a two day stay. I mentioned as much on our check out. The ac also didn’t seem to work, another negative to an otherwise really nice location and beautiful hotel.
Staff very friendly and helpful room clean and comfortable bed …short walk from tram station and to the Tattoo. Disappointing no robe r mini fridge for the price paid I know it’s supply and demand in August but feel a bit too expensive for room size and facilities.
As usual we stayed during our visit to the Fringe. The location is perfect and the rooms are spacious and comfortable.
great location . Rooms can vary in size and ours this year was quite small . We have been visiting during the fringe for years but rooms now overpriced.
Usually it's absolutely value for money but during the Fringe prices are crazy in general.
great staff but I would not recommend an otherwise excellent hotel because its way overpriced during the festival no restaurant = price gouging during the festival period i would not
Great location. Comfortable bed. Breakfast limited options.
Excellent location, lovely room, friendly staff, good breakfast
I would have like to rate this Hotel One - Royal Edinburgh a 10 because everything was excellent except for the price. The amenities available for the price was minimal but we paid 5Star price. The location was excellent to the train station and the Royal Mile and this was our need. Please note there are a few stairs to enter this hotel for anyone with disabilities.
Fabulous - mirrors on the Bar ceiling need attention though silver mirror breaking down and looks unclean
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Just three good reasons to visit Scottland: discover history, taste whisky, breathe sea air!
Hotel Edinburgh Royal
At Motel One Edinburgh-Royal, we’ve rolled out the proverbial turquoise carpet for you so that you’ll be treated like royalty when you arrive for your stay. We can’t wait to welcome you within our historic walls, positioned against the beautiful backdrop of Edinburgh’s Old Town (which, by the way, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Our interior is just as special: a rustic yet regal style rubs shoulders with the nature and panoramas of the Scottish Highlands. Everyone’s familiar with our special shade of turquoise, but at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal, we’ve gone green, too. The charm of the Scottish outdoors is brought inside, thanks to the botanical-themed decorative touches and the rear wall of the reception area, planted with real ferns and mosses. Works by photographer Thomas Effinger truly bring Scotland’s flora and fauna to life, fitting perfectly with our hotel’s design concept. His images really come into their own in the bedrooms, hung above the headboards covered in Motel One tartan fabric.
Our cosy box spring beds guarantee you a dreamy night’s sleep, but if you’re struggling to drift off, why not try counting sheep? The walls of our One Lounge are decorated with sheep sculptures by artist Marie Talalaeff. If you’re more interested in whisky than sheep (or sleep), it should come as no surprise that our bar has something to tickle your taste buds. Its bottles won’t just please your palate: they’re a treat for your eyes, too, with the striking light-fitting above the counter made from 50 whisky decanters. Whenever you hit the hay, you can dine like a king on our lavish breakfast the next day.
Getting to your royal residence in Edinburgh is a breeze – it’s within walking distance of Edinburgh Waverley station and a mere bus ride from Edinburgh Airport. You’re sure to be impressed by the central location of our design hotel, just a few side streets away from the famous Royal Mile. Our affordable hotel is close to all the sights, making it the perfect base from which to explore the city: stride down the Royal Mile, go shopping in Edinburgh’s city centre and dive into local history at the National Museum of Scotland. The Royal Botanic Garden, Princes Street, the Scott Monument and John Knox House are also just a short walk away. There are umpteen pubs, restaurants and cafés near our hotel, too. If you fancy a breath of fresh air but don’t have time to get from Edinburgh to the Highlands, how about climbing up Arthur’s Seat in Holyrood Park? Edinburgh’s very own mountain offers you a stunning view of the city proper, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill. Or, you could head to a nearby whisky distillery and get a real taste of Scotland, in the truest sense of the word. So, cheers – or as they say in Scotland, ‘Slàinte mhath!’
