Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
What our guests say
Very good
Overall rating from 3,605 ratings
Friendliness 9.3 of 10
Cleanliness 9.3 of 10
Reception 9.3 of 10
Lounge & Bar 9 of 10
Location 9.8 of 10
Room 8.7 of 10
Bathroom 8.8 of 10
Free WiFi 9.2 of 10
Value for money 8.6 of 10
Breakfast service 8.5 of 10
Rooms are small but there is everything you need. Check-in was problematic, the front desk agent could not find our reservation. Reservation was already paid, but the hotel double charged us for one room (the next day we received an email of apology from the management). Breakfast was ok but cheap.
easy check-in. perfectly location. Nice lounge&bar. rooms are little bit small. Must clean carefully.
Stayed in an upgraded room but no better than a standard room at budget hotel no extras to warrant cost of room or an upgrade, easily rectified with some bottled water speciality teas and toiletries. No light in the area where the large mirror is. The area for breakfast is the bar area with no proper dining tables really just seats and bar tables. Very over priced for what you receive in the hotel. Staff were excellent.
This is our second time staying in Motel 1 at the foot of Waverly Bridge. The hotel is so convenient for old town and Princes St., We booked a room with a view so we over looking the Scott Monument so worth paying a little extra if you like a view. Breakfast was continental and plenty of it. Our room was lovely. The staff are great and very helpful.
Really good first stay at motel one, only issue was the room temperature, air conditioner was not working and when asking a member of staff they said that they don’t use cooler setting until the summer which was a strange response
Easy to get to, good location. Friendly helpful staff.
No complaints whatsoever - another good stay
Excellent Hotel, helpful staff, clean, fantastic location
Always a comfortable, easy stay. Great value!
Perfect location and stunning room. Very appreciated room upgrade for my friends birthday
Have been a visitor before, never disappoints. Welcoming staff, I bring my dog and he too gets a warm welcome. Good location for all the sights in Edinburgh.
Excellent location and very friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Everyone who we saw who worked at the hotel were friendly & helpful. The location was absolutely brilliant.
Motel One never lets you down. Friendly, helpful staff where nothing is too much trouble. Guaranteed clean rooms and extremely comfortable beds with a choice of pillows. I always have a good night’s sleep. On this occasion my friend and I had booked basic rooms, but on our arrival were upgraded which was a much appreciated start to our trip. Being able to leave our luggage until our train is VERY convenient. Thanks once again for a great stay. See you soon!
Very warm and welcoming staff, lovely ambience, clean rooms, superb location - couldn’t ask for anything better!
Such a great place to stay. It does exactly what it says on the tin. Location is brilliant, the room is clean and comfortable (maybe a squish for two) and service really good. Highly recommended.
Excellent customer service. Very comfortable. Beautiful rooms and at a cost that was affordable.
I had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at the hotel. The reception staff were very friendly and the reception/bar area was smart and clean. The room was very clean and the bed incredibly comfortable. It would have been good to have some alternative milks (oat preferable) and decaff tea bags in the room but that's a minor point. The room was clean and whilst not showy, was immaculate. Breakfast was a little expensive I thought but there was a good selection of food to choose from.. Loved the ability to store luggage free of charge and the location was perfect, right near the station. I would definitely stay again!.
The staff are absolutely lovely and can't do enough for you. My room (711) was lovely and quiet but too cold, despite having the heating on full blast, so that is my only complaint.
Excellent stay . Great room with view over Princes Street gardens .
Had a lovely visit for 3 nights, location was perfect for the sights and for travelling without a car. The room was great, everything as described...... would not hesitate to recommend.
Clean room and great staff we had a lovely time.
Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms and throughout hotel.
What an amazing hotel. It started with the young men in reservation, very polite, nice young man. Our room was great, big, view if the waverly station. Breakfast was delicious and the location of the hotel superb. Taxi station and airport buses right in the bridge in fron of the hotel.I would stay there again anytime.
WE HAVE STAYED HERE MANY TIMES AND WILL CONTINUE - GREAT SERVICE, ROOMS, BREAKFAST, RECEPTION, CHECK IN AND CHECKOUT, PLEASANT STAFF.
As always - an outstanding Motel! We have stayed with you many times and will continue.
Great location, rooms are good and bar was good
Perfect location, absolutely perfect room with view and very friendly reception. We checked in the time we arrive (11,30 am)..
I really enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, unfortunately my time in the hotel was much too short given when I arrived and had to leave. But the room was comfy, clean and cosy. The breakfast was tasty and all the staff were so lovely and helpful. The location can also not be beaten, I hope one day I can come back.
Perfectly located, great rooms & amenities, staff very friendly & helpful. We loved it here & would highly recommend it.
Wery nice hotel
Nice sized comfortable bedroom with excellent shower. Room was peaceful. Hotel staff helpful and polite. Would definitely stay there again.
So pleased with our choice of hotel . The staff were lovely very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect . With views of Scott Monument . So central which in Edinburgh is best . For those arriving by train it is few minutes walk from the station . And the best bit , the price , for such a centrally located hotel , close to the major sights including the Castle it was a really reasonable price .
First night the heating didn't work in the room TV didn't work properly the room was very dark as we were facing a wall and small tiny bathroom even though we were told we were getting a upgrade be careful of that ask to see the room could be worse than the room you booked they did give us a heater the second night but it was noisy we have stayed about four times before so disappointed
Perfect location, very helpful staff, good price, will stay again
The hotel was located conveniently in the city centre, meaning it was easy to access all the attractions like the Royal Mile, castle and shopping areas etc. Reception staff were friendly and willing to give me restaurant recommendations. The room was quite spacious and the beds were fairly comfortable. The reception/lounge area was cost and intimate. The shower was a little bit dodgy and the fact it didn’t have a door meant that the floor was always wet and had to be wiped after using it. The breakfast was good but was a bit too expensive, considering there was no real choice of any hot food.
Excellent location..Staff lovely...10/10
Excellent stay very central
The hotel's location is beautiful and comfortable. The hotel room was very beautiful too, with a comfortable bed and amazing views. The bathroom was good too, although the bathroom door and the toilet lid were very noisy. The only thing I missed were some toiletries in the bathroom such as toothpaste, a shower cap...but I would repeat the experience if I were to go again to Edimburgh. The people in the reception area were very nice and the experience overall was perfect.
The hotel was really clean and well presented. The staff were lovely and helpful. Only issue I would say is our room was way too hot and even with the window open all night in February the first two nights were unbearable and led to sleepless nights and irritability impacting on being tired in the day. That being said this was resolved for our third night and it was much more comfortable. Close to everything and great location.
It has the perfect location because it is at the beginning of the old town but also near the new town and transport services. The only thing I would suggest is to add ceramic cup and something in the bathroom like a glass just to put your toothbrush in
I picked this hotel based on location and cost for a few nights stay. The reception area was lovely and the staff were very pleasant and helpful, checked us in very quick and gave us additional information. I did book a room with a view however this was not what we got (unless a view meant being in a square block with views of the other rooms/windows). I opted for the room with a view specifically because my partner had never been to Edinburgh before. The room was also very hot and not easy to cool down, however the staff gave us a fan for the room which was very good of them and we were really grateful for this. It would probably benefit future guests if small desk fans could be put in the rooms or invest in the fan heating that's already there and have it blow cool as well. The bed was very comfortable and the large pillows were nice too. We had a nice stay overall and would use motel one again for future stays.
The hotel was stunning, our room was so quiet just what we needed to relax and of course a good night sleep, position was perfect close to all we wanted to see . A very relaxing few days in Edinburgh
Love this hotel but I didn't like the room I had unfortunately it was the only one available, had no view windows so I couldn't see outside, which was a nightmare as I had to keep going back to room for brolly, change of clothes due to weather conditions, I was exhausted, it wasn't u till I got down to lobby is when I seen the weather, I was on 3rd floor too! And have a disability!
Another excellent stay at Motel One, from the welcoming staff to the house keeping everything was perfect. If I had one issue a small chest of drawers under the table in the room would be a great asset, but can't wait to return again.
Hotel staff were polite and helpful . Room was cosy and large bed was comfortable. Front room with a view was very quiet .
Location was most excellent 👍 staff were very friendly and helpful.
I will give you all 10’s except for the sarcastic night man checking us in on Sunday night! He was rude and abrasive and we tolerated it because you folks always do a great job for us! The rest of the team was outstanding
I loved my room with a view and the hotel is in a fabulous location! Would have loved to have been able to stay longer!
We loved our stay here, very central location and decent price. Room was big and clean and the bed was very comfy. The only thing we would improve is having proper coffee cups and water glasses in the room, but just a minor point. We would stay again and recommend this hotel to others
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Location and surroundings
Road trip Edinburgh-Glasgow
Just three good reasons to visit Scottland: discover history, taste whisky, breathe sea air!
Ready to start counting sheep?
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!’
