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About the Hotel

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL

Motel One Edinburgh-Royal - A design-focused EDI hotel in UNESCO heritage Old Town

Located at the foot of Cockburn Street, this 208-room EDI hotel occupies a historic building in Edinburgh's Old Town. The 3-star Motel One Edinburgh-Royal features botanical-themed decor with real ferns and mosses adorning the reception area wall. Guest rooms include en-suite bathrooms with showers, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and laptop-friendly workspaces. The One Lounge displays Scottish art, including sheep sculptures by Marie Talalaeff, while the bar area incorporates whiskey barrel tables and Arne Jacobsen ball chairs. A breakfast service and hot/cold snacks are available in the lounge, which offers high-backed seating areas. The property stands 5 minutes from Waverley Train Station and 0.5 miles from Edinburgh Castle. The Airport Express bus stop and key attractions like St Giles' Cathedral and Scott Monument are within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Located in a UNESCO World Heritage site surrounded by Scots Baronial architecture

Contemporary Scottish design elements including tartan fabrics and botanical themes

Walking distance to Royal Mile shopping and National Museum of Scotland

24-hour front desk with coffee/tea available in common areas

Cons

Rooms are compact in size

No on-site parking facilities

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Basic Double Room
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16 m² 
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16 m² 
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16 m² 
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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

City Centre
Edinburgh300 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 13.3 km
Dundee (DND) 96.3 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station300 m
Bus
Bus stop300 m

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
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18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1BL
Nearby
Gallery
Scottish National Gallery
310 m
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
380 m
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
190 m
Park
Princes Street Gardens
580 m
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
450 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
270 m
Monument
Scott Monument
280 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
130 m
Museum
The Writers' Museum
300 m
Museum
Gladstone's Land
310 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
420 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
250 m
Museum
John Knox House
500 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
140 m
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
470 m
Church
Mercat Cross
310 m
Restaurants
Oink
460 m
34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate
Waverley Cafe
0 m
30 Market Street
The Booking Office
150 m
17 Waverley Bridge
Belushi's
90 m
32 Market Street
Deacon's House Cafe
320 m
304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close
The Pasty Shop
110 m
Waverley Station
Bagel Factory
110 m
Waverley Railway Station
Gordon Street Coffee
100 m
6 Market Street
Zebra Coffee
230 m
16 Bank Street
The Halfway House
180 m
24 Fleshmarket Close Just Off Market Street by Waverley Station Entrance
Makars Mound 2 Go
210 m
9 North Bank Street During CV19 use this entrance
Italian on the Mound
230 m
15 Bank Street
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