Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
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Fantastic spot… central to everything. Rooms were spotless and staff always very friendly and helpful.
Brilliant t stay
Good accommodations but front desk staff not very friendly.
My review is mixed. On the plus side, the staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location was great. On the negative side, there were things were disappointing. There were no glasses in the room, just paper coffee cups. This made taking medications weird when you made coffee already. One towel was torn and frayed. There were no outlets that reached a mirror so that using the hair dryer was a hit and miss affair. Small things that could be fixed which were frustrating. They detracted from the good things unfortunately. A mixed bag.
Perfect location and accommodation
Very welcoming, Clean. Staff were very knowledgeable about surrounding area and very helpful. Motel ideally situated in centre of town.
Friendly staff, exceptionally clean, comfortable. Excellent value for centre of Edinburgh.
Nice and clear - Good breakfast and nice personel.
All good. However would prefer better coffee maker, option for fried breakfast and hair conditioner in bathroom
Very noisy hotel resulted in a very poor nights sleep.
Loved the location. Hotel is clean, nicely decorated, friendly staff. Would give it a 10 but we and another couple got lost in the hallway labyrinth and an emergency exit. Fortunately we caught the door before we were locked in. 😳
Perfect accommodation for a short city break. Very close to main train station yet so well soundproofed I never heard any external noise. Small clean basic rooms, with comfortable bed. I didn’t take breakfast but the area was always full and it looked like a very good variety of breakfast food and drink was available. Staff were warm and friendly. I’d definitely consider staying there again and recommend it to others.
Great location. Small room. No air conditioning, felt a little airless & claustrophobic. V busy with guests. Breakfast was too crowded. Limited selection being replaced periodically. No yoghurt nor prepared toast - queue for 1 slow device. Scramble for limited seating near the bar, with people pushing past as food was balanced. All felt a bit chaotic. No draft beer at the bar, just bottles. Expected more noting price was reasonable.
Perfect location/ base for exploring the city, right next to the train station. Very reasonably priced. Loved our stay and will be back again soon.
HI, I had such a good day before. Not this time. I chose to return based on a good stay--this time i was walking with a stick due to an injury. I checked in late in day and room wasn't ready which is fine so I waited. I asked for a quiet room. I was given a dingy room with a prison-like high window which backs on to Devil's Advocate Close--you can hear EVERY conversation of folk going to/from the pub. NO phone in room to contact reception, so I had to hobble down to reception. The staff were not surprised i was unhappy w room--clearly it is complained about a lot. They could only move me to a single bed which was brighter and quieter but so small i had trouble sleeping and also moving around it. On returning to my room that night I needed to use the lift for disabled guests. This seemed to inconvenience the receptionist who asked 'could he not just use the stairs?' NO, I could not. This was both inappropriate. unhelpful and unfair. Also, the staff saw i was walking with a stick but made no effort to help me with bags or anything else. It was a really poor stay and only one member of staff seemed to care.
Lovely room, pity it was difficult to get to it in the Cockburn Street section of the hotel with a heavy suitcase.
Great location at the right price.
Excellent location, easy access to airport bus stop and to visit Edinburgh landmarks
Central , lovely clean comfortable room and bed , good continental breakfast , very friendly and helpful staff , definitely would recommend.
I am a huge fan of this chain, nice Hotel despite the name. Great brand consistency with a degree of local personalized touches. Good beds and showers. Could us bigger towels and something else to eat in the bar . Toasties are not great.
A large hotel perfectly placed for sights and transport links. Clean and spacious room with private shower room. Staff were professional and polite. Public areas well maintained.
room 458 was very cold, when I asked reception about that they said that it works like this. I had a child with me and it was unpleasant.
As always. Perfect.
Fantastic location. The room was spacious and had all the facilities necessary, very thoughtfully designed. The room was extremely comfortable and the views were amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed our one night stay..
I love staying here....rooms are always very clean and staff service is lovely....such a nice atmosphere and reasonablely priced for the location
If you looking for a central place to explore from - his is the place to stay. Most attractions are within a short working distance. Bar and lounge area could be little bit more personal ( that is just my preference. Rooms are comfortable and clean however we could not get the air conditioner to function. Showerhead was in need of minor maintenance. Overall - a pleasant stay.
This hotel is in a fantastic location to explore all that beautiful Edinburgh has to offer.
Everything was great. The only negative I can mention is that bathroom door slammed closed everytime you walked through it, so it wouldn't stay open at all. Otherwise the stay was great and the lounge area in the evenings and breakfast in the mornings was super.
First time in Edinburgh Royal. Have stayed in Princess Street before and usually Glasgow. This did not disappoint. FABULOUS!!
Great location, fabulous accommodation and atmosphere.
It has a really good location. I missed having more space for storing the clothes in the hotel room, no wardrobe.
My husband & I had a 2 night stay in Motel One - Royal. Totally faultless on every level. Location. Service. Facilities. Cleanliness. Breakfast. Vibe & friendliness. Room 302, absolutely perfect. Highly recommend & will return. Thank You Team!
Location was perfect! Very clean hotel and friendly staff.
Very good but not enough space for our staff in the room
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.
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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!’
