Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 3,190 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 9.3 of 10
Value for money 8.3 of 10
Breakfast service 8.6 of 10
Great professional staff, perfect location, and great value!!
The location of this hotel is wonderfully central. The staff could not have been any more efficient, helpful and friendly. Only the breakfast was a slight letdown - I would have liked a large selection of bread/rolls. And scrambled egg/ fried eggs/bacon would have been nice. But overall, an excellent experience.
Ideal location in Edinburgh. Comfortable bed, lighting could be better. Unfortunately mirror was in a dark area this made it difficult to do hair/make up. Staff very friendly, reception area was nice. We would stay again.
Room/Bathroom were both quite dirty, dated and very dark. Had to walk through a bit of a maze to get to the room in another building
Close to train station, friendly, great breakfast!
Conveniently situated just a short walk to the Royal Mile and Waverley Railway station. Very friendly, helpful staff.
Brilliant location, excellent room with lovely view.
We would highly recommend Motelone Royal. Service and all staff polite friendly and efficient. Clean and really well presented bar lounge area. Super comfy bed and pillows. Fab location.
Super Lage
Our stay at Motel One was okay overall. Check-in was disappointing, as the clerk seemed distracted by his phone and didn't provide much information. We weren't offered the complimentary water or told about breakfast information or other hotel amenities. The room was a bit lacking in conveniences. There were no glasses and no phone to contact reception if we needed anything. We also had quite a bit of luggage, and getting to our room involved two elevators and stairs, which wasn't ideal. That said, there were definitely some positives. The view from the room was fantastic and made the trek worthwhile. The room was more spacious than expected, the bed was comfortable, and the shower had great hot water. The sofa, however, was worn and looked quite dingy. The toiletries were minimal, with only a combined body wash/shampoo and no conditioner. The location was excellent and very convenient, which was one of the best parts of our stay. Overall, while there were some frustrating aspects, but the comfortable bed, beautiful view, and great location made for a decent experience.
Awesome staff, very attentive. Room was clean with a pretty nice view. Hotel was centrally located with a tenth of a mile walk from the train station and up to the Royal Mile. Would definitely stay there again!
Absolutely amazing!!
Great location, breakfast choice good, but the seating is very close and a bit of a hit or miss
Very comfortable, clean hotel . Expensive though because of the location. No gym. Good choice at breakfast
Clean staff excellent really enjoyed my stay will use you again
Perfect location. Close to old town, close to new town, close to train station and buses. Clean rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Amazing breakfast. There was lots of selection, the food was fresh and of good quality. I highly recommend this hotel.
Ideally located just minutes away from Waverley station and the Royal Mile
Great hotel, room was lovely, clean & everything you need. Staff friendly. Breakfast really good. Great location.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
poor quality and cleanliness for the price.
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.
Great location and value/quality.
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.
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.
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
Regular stays at this hotel for several years. Room quality is inconsistent. In terms of space, view/natural light and overall experience. Never any sense that regular custom valued or any effort made to make sure I’m happy with room. On the upside the staff are otherwise v good and lounge/bar space v good. I would recommend the hotel but in strong proviso you may get a bad room.
Very comfortable stay and conveniently located. Excellent breakfast and friendly staff.
I had a mixed experience. I had stayed at this hotel previously and had a lovely room, which was the reason I decided to book again. I booked a room with a view and was initially allocated a very small room with a restricted view due to the roof. In my opinion, the price for this room was not justified. The reception staff were very friendly and offered complimentary breakfast, which I appreciated, although we didn’t make use of it and it didn’t reflect the difference between the room booked and the room provided. The following day we were moved to another room. It was much larger and very nice, but it had a strange sweet smell and there was a bug on the bed. One thing I find difficult to understand is the significant variation in room sizes. Guests appear to pay the same rate for the same room category, yet some rooms are very small while others are very spacious. This did not feel particularly fair.
The hotel is in a perfect location, the staff was super friendly and very helpful. Great breakfast
Loved the location and spacious room. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Excellent location with very friendly staff. Comfortable bar area..Very reasonable prices for beverages. We thought the price of the room was too much despite the location
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
Fantastic location. Room was big and breakfast had a lot of options. Highly recommend!
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!
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Everything you need at a glance
- Tea and coffeeIn-room preparation facilities
- Quick Check-inFor beOne members: save time with our convenient advance check-in option
- Free WiFiThroughout the premises
- Healthy breakfast buffetRange of organic products and Fairtrade coffee
- Drinks and snacksDiscover our wide selection at the One Lounge
- Hypoallergenic Pillows & DuvetsEnjoy sweet dreams in quality bedding
- Stay in parents’ roomFree for children up to 12 years old
- Pets welcomeContact the hotel directly
- My Service OptionOpt out of daily housekeeping – to help our environment
- CHECK-IN/OUT
From 3:00 pm on your day of arrival
By 12:00 pm on your day of departure - LUGGAGE STORAGE
Free of charge
- CITY TAX
The city of Edinburgh will charge a local tax (tax-free) of 5% of the net accommodation price for bookings made from 1 October 2025 and stays from 24 July 2026.
- BREAKFAST
Mon – Fri: 6:00 am – 10:00 am
Sat, Sun, public holidays: 7:00 am – 11:00 am - VISITORS WITH CHILDREN
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- QUICK CHECK-IN
As a beOne member, you can take advantage of our convenient and flexible online advance check-in option, and save time while you’re at it. Learn more here.
- PARKING
The hotel does not offer on-site parking, however there is a public car park about 15-minute walk away from the hotel:
Omni Q-Park – Greenside Row, Edinburgh, EH1 3AN: £13.40 per 24 hours.
Please be aware that parking spaces here need to be booked in advance via this website. Motel One guests will receive a 40% discount on the price of parking with the code moed40. Simply enter the code during the booking process. - ARRIVAL BY CAR
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You can reach our hotel via the Bank of Scotland stop.
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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!’
