Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 3,160 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 9.2 of 10
Value for money 8.3 of 10
Breakfast service 8.6 of 10
Nice and simple spot to stay. Convenient location, VERY close to the train station.
Great location. Knowledgeable staff.
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal exceeded our expectations. The room was very clean, comfy bed, and a window that opens (which is much appreciated). Tea and coffee provided in the room and also available free in the lobby. The lobby itself has a great vibe. Great place to have a drink or just hang and people watch. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel is very close to the train station and an easy walk to the Royal Mile and all the beautiful sights of Edinburgh. Would highly recommend.
Great Location, bathroom little, great experience
Everything about Motel One in Edinburgh is just above average. Apart from the price which is sky high for the adequate standard of accommodation . I note that Motel One costs less in the London locations. Charging according to demand does not lead to good value.
Great service
Very friendly staff. The room was very clean and comfortable. The hotel was very centrally located. Ideal for exploring Edinburgh.
Great location. Wonderful stay, except one day missed cleaning our room. We asked for towels and received them.
We stayed twice at the Edinburgh Motel One Royal. First stay was perfect since we had booked a room with a view. During the second stay which was not booked in advance a room, we stayed in a very quiet room in the back of the hotel but with very small windows. It felt a bit like a bunker. Anyway, that didn’t bother us since we were out exploring. The hotel is very much centrally located. You can walk to the train station.
We had a very pleasant stay in your hotel. The location was perfect and the accommodation very comfortable. We had breakfast on one of the days which was very tasty, however my husband would have loved a little better choice of hot food. The staff were very pleasant and accommodating.. We had cocktails one evening, most enjoyable.
I love the location! It is central for everything. The only complaint is about the very low tables where we eat breakfast. Uncomfortable to lean over to eat. Rooms are small but that can't be changed.
Love Motel One! The price is nice for the quality of the rooms.
Staff was welcoming and the breakfast bar was well stocked and had a good assortment. My room was nice and clean. I appreciate being able to store my bags after I checked out so I could see a little more of the city before I caught my train.
The location was great, room was clean and breakfast was nice.
Centrally located, clean and comfortable rooms. Only issue were stairs and steps-difficult to navigate with heavy luggage.
Very helpful front desk. Clean rooms. Great location Need to offer real decaf coffee.
Fabulous location, close to public transportation and a short (though uphill) walk to the castle.
We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is very well situated although in the heart of the city it is quiet.
Great clean property with an excellent breakfast. Location is perfect. Close to train station and Royal Mile.
The Breakfast was really good. Nice Sourdough Bread, the pastrami was good and there was a wide variety of food to choose from. The coffee from the coffee machine was ok. Beds were also reasonably comfortable. My main critique would be that the room was a bit stuffy and smelly. The window only opened a bit so it was hard to get in fresh air.
Perfect location for walking all over. Staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Breakfast was excellent with a nice variety for all including vegans. Highly recommend!
Your location is terrific and close to everything.
Great location, clean facilities, room smaller than expected.
Property was clean and well kept up. The rooms were very comfortable and the views were amazing.
Missed cook breakfast and no fridge in the room
Perfect location to bus, train and taxi transit. Near the Royal Mile. Friendly staff, clean rooms, great AC, good morning breakfast and all day bar!!!
Very handy to Princes Gardens, Calton Hill, Princes street, the Royal Mile and right a cross the street from Waverly Station.
The staff on Reception were ALWAYS, friendly and extremely helpful. However, there were no drawers/cupboards in our room, which was inconvenient and annoying.
Room was clean including bathroom. A second luggage stand would be helpful. Desk staff very hospitable and helpful. Great location (Royal) ! Lots of different types of main floor lounge space which was nice. We ourselves liked that the HVAC system was set at cool (May 19-22, 2026). We heard another guest complain that they wanted heat. I guess a common system can’t please everyone, but we would not want a noisy fan coil individual system in our room. Need a secure wifi with password.
Floor boards creaking, pillar in the middle of the room against which I banged my head at night, ONE garbage can only, worn carpeting. This is a shabby, absurdly overpriced hotel in a good location. You can do better.
Great location. Modern style.
Great breakfast. Great location. Poor view from room. Nice staff.
The staff was incredibly welcoming and friendly. The central location in the city was an absolute boon to our stay.
I’ve sent a complaint. I’ll leave that with you.
The staff was friendly and helpful. We loved the common areas to sit and have a drink or snack. The room - 572 - was an adventure to get to and we loved it! Bed was super comfortable. Everything was great!
The staff are courteous and helpful. The location is ideal for vacationers in Edinburgh. The breakfast is excellent.
The hotel location is a perfect base to visit Edinburgh. Beds are very comfortable and the reception staff were nice. However, in our case our stay was very overpriced (16-19 May) but must be the start of the high season.
The hotel was very welcoming, the room very quiet. The reception staff were very helpful and catered to our needs. The breakfast excellent and varied. The loctioni ideal.
The room was very cold and the staff seemed confused as to how to resolve the situation.
Located in a beautiful and central location, relaxed atmosphere, warm and helpful staff, clean, extensive breakfast buffet, spacious room, all necessities present or available upon request.
Nice hotel, great location. Hotel a bit pricy. No water provided in room, no refrigerator, no snacks. On my Belgium / Scotland 5 week holiday, I stayed in ~20 hotels. Motel One Edinburgh-Royal was the most expensive and the ONLY on that didn't provide water in the room on a daily basis.
The hotel is centrally located and well-served by public transportation. The staff is welcoming and friendly, and for me, that alone is a huge plus. The standard room is adequate in terms of space and comfort. Housekeeping is quite thorough; I would only suggest a little extra attention, such as replacing glasses and bath towels and checking that the electrical outlets are not damaged. The breakfast offers a good variety of both local and continental fare, adequate for the number of guests. However, I would suggest improving the furniture in the breakfast area, including the height of the chairs and tables, as it's not very practical to eat at tables lower than the seats, nor to eat directly in the lobby. In terms of safety, the hotel is equipped with fire extinguishers and escape routes, but in the room without the ability to open the double windows, I felt a bit unsure. Perhaps some written and clearly visible information in the room would help people feel safe. My experience was overall positive, and I can confirm the excellent value for money. Thank you for your hospitality.
Very friendly and accommodating service. Recommend them highly.
Hotel location was great as was value. Decaf coffee would have been nice from the machine in the lobby and a bottle of water in the room. Bed comfy room spacious and also quiet. Breakfast was just right not always easy to find space to eat it though. Enjoyed the stay.
Here is the review you requested: --- Disappointing stay at Motel One Edinburgh after multiple good experiences I’ve stayed with Motel One several times in different cities and have always had a good experience, which is why I chose them again for Edinburgh. Unfortunately, this time was different. We arrived on Saturday evening and were assigned a ground floor room. In reality, it had two half windows high up on the wall, looking out directly onto the external stairwell and the hotel’s garbage bins. We couldn’t even open the windows because of the smell of trash coming in. We asked if we could change rooms and were told that since we were the last to arrive, that was the only room left. They said we could switch the next day if we wanted. But we only had one day to explore the city, and that would have meant packing up in the morning, dropping the bags at reception, and coming back later to pick up the new room – losing at least an hour. Reluctantly, we decided to stay in the room with the view of the bins. The room was also right next to the housekeeping storage area. At 6:45 AM we could hear the linen carts rolling out one after another. They were very loud because of the door opening and closing, and because there’s no carpet in the storage room. On the positive side, the room itself was very clean, and the hotel’s location is excellent, right in the city center where you can easily visit everything on foot. I think Motel One should clearly distinguish these ground floor rooms with half windows from the standard rooms with full windows on the upper floors. What we got didn’t match the quality I’ve come to expect from the chain.
Sent email already but Room assignments were not acceptable. No value for money and imo, a fire risk to have a room with a skylight only.
Very clean, good breakfast and friendly staff
The hotel in every way meet our needs. It was the perfect location! The rooms were clean and the reception area welcoming. It was wonderfully quiet. The morning continental breakfast was lovely and allowed us to eat at different times in preparation for our tours. I will highly recommend the hotel.
Great hotel centrally located and near Waverley station 2comments - a) not enough tables for breakfast so you are often eating at v low tables or on your lap b) rooms not v warm
Excellent location, close to station, bus to airport, and all major attractions. Great breakfast selections.
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Everything you need at a glance
- Tea and coffeeIn-room preparation facilities
- Healthy breakfast buffetRange of organic products and Fairtrade coffee
- Stay in parents’ roomFree for children up to 12 years old
- Quick Check-inFor beOne members: save time with our convenient advance check-in option
- Drinks and snacksDiscover our wide selection at the One Lounge
- Pets welcomeContact the hotel directly
- Free WiFiThroughout the premises
- Hypoallergenic Pillows & DuvetsEnjoy sweet dreams in quality bedding
- My Service OptionOpt out of daily housekeeping – to help our environment
Our rooms
The One
- Room size 16 m²
- Queen-size or king-size box-spring bed (160-180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- 43" LG flat-screen TV
- Safe
The One For One
- Room size 14 m²
- French bed (120 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- 43" LG flat-screen TV
- Safe
The One with a view
- Queen-size or king-size bed (160-180 cm)
- View over Edinburgh’s historic centre
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- 43" LG flat-screen TV
Family One
- Room size 20 m²
- Queen-size bed (160 cm)
- Sofa bed
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- 26'' flat-screen TV
The One accessible
- Room size 16 m²
- Queen-size or king-size box-spring bed (160-180 cm)
- Granite bathroom with rain shower
- Free Wi-Fi
- 43" LG flat-screen TV
- Safe
Location and surroundings
Road Trip Edinburgh-Glasgow
Only three good reasons that speak for Scottland: Discover history, breathe sea air, taste whisky!
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!’
