Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 3,154 ratings
Friendliness 9.2 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 8.5 of 10
Staff are so friendly and polite. Rooms are clean and nicely decorated. Bed is very comfortable. Location is excellent for travel, shopping and sight seeing. Breakfast was nice, continental and fresh. Bar opening hours were great, with a good selection of whiskey, gin and the odd cocktail! The only issue was the seats in the bar and lounge were very low (comfortable) and difficult to get out of.
What a find! This boutique like hotel could not be better positioned for exploring Edinburgh. The room was spacious, bathroom lovely and the bed very comfortable. All the staff we dealt with were super friendly and efficient and it was lovely surprise to get back from a day exploring to find the bed had been made. I looked at a lot of other hotels, of which all were more expensive, but in no way would I describe this as a budget hotel. The furnishings were tasteful and there was three lifts to service the upper floors, so no waiting around. Theres not really anything negative I can say. If I was really nit-picky, a shaver point in the bathroom would have been good to charge toothbrushes etc, but there was one by the bed. Don't expect a huge range of hot food for breakfast, but what was on offer in the buffet style layout was more than adequate - including the lovely sour dough bread. If we come back for another visit, this is the first hotel I'll try and book.
Friendly helpful staff. Great location near Waverley station and easy access to the Royal Mile & Princes St. Rooms small, well equipped but dark and maitenance needed. No views from room. Price if rooms are high but relative for Edinburgh
Great stay and as expected. Front of house staff were welcoming and professional and everything else was as I know it with Motel One. Thank you.
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel. Excellent location - a few minutes walk from the train station. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. Would definitely stay there again..
Have stayed with you several times, good locations, good value and nice ambiance.
Lovely location. Not enough seating for breakfast. Staff not particularly warm and friendly Room air less
Fantastic in every way. Wonderful room, wonderful staff. Highly recommend
I arrived late at night. The side door next to reception didn't respond to my approaching (despite the outer door being open), so I had to drag my luggage around to the front and up the stairs inside. There wasn't anyone on reception and no kind of "call for attention" button. I managed to attract the attention of someone, and got checked in. I got upstairs and the room was very warm. I turned the dial on the wall down and adjusted the fan settings but nothing seemed to happen. As I had to be up early the next day I opened the window and went to sleep. I woke up in the morning and the room was still very warm. I went down for breakfast and had to help an elderly couple trying to figure out how to make up their porridge pot; because you now have adverts for your loyalty scheme on the coffee machines it was harder for them to recognise what to do. When I checked out I mentioned to the staff member on reception that it was very warm overnight and that the air conditioning was broken, and he informed me that had I reported the issue during the night they would have been able to provide me with a fan. He also told me that because of the time of year they had switched off the cooling system, meaning that the only choice was heating. These are things that I expect to hear from budget hotels where I'm paying less than £100, or little old charming guest houses. I paid £170 to a major hotel brand to not have to deal with this kind of nonsense. I can't fault the location, and that's valuable, but the service needs to deliver.
vers nice stay, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, located in the centre of the city, airlink bus on the doorstep
Staff very helpful and friendly, clean and tidy.could have had a drawer in the room
Very well situated, clean and comfortable. Staff were great.
I stayed for 3 nights in April 2026. I was impressed about every aspect of the hotel; the room was great, the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is excellent.
Very nice hôtel, great location, pleasant and effective staff.
Such a pleasant hotel. Location was great.
Very positive
Great location for getting around Edinburgh. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Only note is I would like to have a mini fridge in the room. Not a deal breaker though.
Nice place
Regular visitor for over 5 years to the hotel but room quality varies enormously on every visit. I was in room 453 this time and would not accept a room there again, with so many steps, lift change and then a view of a wall. When the key didn’t work, it’s a 5 minute walk back to reception. I understand the unique configuration of the building but there is no acknowledgement from your staff how this impacts upon the visitor experiences, especially if you have luggage and if you are in the older demographic. I’m reluctant to continue to recommend this hotel knowing that some rooms fall below an acceptable standard.
Great stay - much improved from my last one. Really enjoyed it and looking forward to staying during my next visist to edinburgh
Really lovely friendly hotel very close to the train station and within walking distance of The Royal Mile, Grassmarket and Edinburgh Castle.
There's always someone at disposal. Staff very kind and professional. Rooms are clean and in a modern stile.
Great Hotel, staff excellent very helpful, breakfast are continental, rooms clean and spacious, only thing I would say window cleaner needs to clean windows at reasonable time not 7 o'clock in the morning!!!!!
I love the location
Great stay in a very central hotel. Staff were excellent, very friendly and attentive. Breakfast was busy however everything was always kept full and fresh. I would recommend this hotel to friends and family.
Your team at the reception is great!!! I would like especially to thank Maria for the friendliness and the suggestions she made about excellent places in Edinburgh-not only the touristic ones!
Good point: *Central location. Negative points: *AIRCON didn't work, had to leave window open but woke in early hours due to noise so closed window and sweated the rest of night. *Breakfast served til 10 but by 9am mini pastry were finished and not replaced. Limited breakfast offering. Boiled eggs were too runny for our taste *Hard to find somewhere to sit, had to perch in corner where people were storing their suitcases while trying to eat breakfast and then navigate round to leave.
The location was excellent. Rooms were very small, but that's true for most of Europe. The rooms were very warm with no way to cool it down.
Brilliant location for getting around. Lovely foyer. Basic room but that’s okay as clean and had what we needed. I have had to mark down because a plastic cup for coffee when you are spending £170 per night isn’t acceptable.
The hotel was in great location, room was ok - the view was not best (brick wall). Also sadly, the room smelled of cigarettes - I didn't realise until I got back late in the evening and was too tired to bring it to anyone's attention.
For the premium price, you only get a basic room and a complimentary water bottle. Room doesn't have a small referigiraton which is the norm.
Very good and professional front desk staff and registration was smooth and welcoming
I didn't like the acccommodation for breakfast. it was not comfortable. Then there were no hot options.
All new and clean and shiny - very close to Waverley Station and the old town.
Perfect location.Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Clean, friendly staff, great location
Excellent.
What a great location and staff! Will definitely recommend to friends.
Staff are always extremely helpful and friendly. Rooms have always been spotless and comfortable. We arrived early and didn’t expect to get an earlier check in, but we were offered to take our room early if we’d like which was really helpful. Motel one always go above and beyond if there is an occasion during your stay (I.e. it’s Christmas, Easter, etc), and add fun touches around the hotel for guests. The location is ideal for an Edinburgh stay. Right next to Waverley and between the old and new towns. It’s central for all big Edinburgh landmarks. The only reason the score was 9 and not 10 is because the bathroom could be improved with some small extras - conditioner, for example. Otherwise we had nothing we’d suggest for improvement, particularly at the price point of the hotel.
Very welcoming upon entry. Easy check in and room was clean and very suitable for our needs on this trip.
Lovely hotel in a good location. Staff were professional and friendly. Would recommend
Great location. Very freindly and welcoming staff. Attentive and helpful. Made our stay enjoyable.
Everything was amazing, staff were friendly, location was perfect. It was very easy to explore Edinburgh's old town. Everything at walking distance.
We really enjoyed the overall feel and location of the Motel One Royal, but having to access our rooms by using two elevators or stairwells was rather inconvenient. All of The staff we encountered were truly friendly and accommodating!
Staff was friendly and was able to accommodate my request. Room was clean and quiet. Bed and pillows were comfy! I’m still puzzled why there were clothes hangers in the closed, but no place to hang them, only shelves and no hooks anywhere in the room, I searched the whole place 🤣
Check in was easy and quick, room was decent though weird since I think I got a handicapped room and didn't need. Bar was open late which was nice. Central to everything. Bed comfortable, temperate was adjustable, street sounds were mostly quiet though you can hear everything happening inside the hotel
Lovely bedroom, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Comfortable hotel with amazing staff. Huge thank you to Kaydee on reception in particular, he was incredibly helpful and kind. Such a lovely person who really made me feel at home on my trip, I can not thank him enough.
Good location in the midle of the historical town. High level of breakfast and thank you for all. Lovely hotel!!
This hotel is in an amazing location and it’s so cute! The staff is so friendly, they have a great lounge area which has great spread for breakfast, and a full bar to sit and have a cocktail in after your day! Our room overlooked Waverly Bridge and worked great for two people. We were put in an ADA room which was nice because of the extra space but wished we would have had a bit more storage, and that the sink area (pedestal) had somewhere to set your belongings. Overall though I would highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Edinburgh!
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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
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!’
