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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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2 persons
175 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
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Classic Double Room
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2 persons
175 sq. feet 
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Shower
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2 persons
175 sq. feet 
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1 King-size bed
City view
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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

City Centre
Edinburgh1000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 8.3 mi
Dundee (DND) 59.9 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station1000 ft
Bus
Bus stop1000 ft

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • 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

  • 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
1100 ft
Royal Mile
Royal Mile
1300 ft
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
700 ft
Park
Princes Street Gardens
2000 ft
Museum
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
1500 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
900 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
1000 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
500 ft
Museum
The Writers' Museum
1000 ft
Museum
Gladstone's Land
1100 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
1400 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
900 ft
Museum
John Knox House
1700 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
500 ft
354 Castlehill
The Scotch Whisky Experience
1600 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
1100 ft
Restaurants
Oink
1600 ft
34 Victoria Street 82 Canongate
Waverley Cafe
0 ft
30 Market Street
The Booking Office
500 ft
17 Waverley Bridge
Belushi's
300 ft
32 Market Street
Deacon's House Cafe
1100 ft
304 Lawnmarket Brodies Close
The Pasty Shop
400 ft
Waverley Station
Gordon Street Coffee
400 ft
6 Market Street
The Wall Coffee and Design House
500 ft
45 Cockburn Street
Zebra Coffee
800 ft
16 Bank Street
The Halfway House
600 ft
24 Fleshmarket Close Just Off Market Street by Waverley Station Entrance
Makars Mound 2 Go
700 ft
9 North Bank Street During CV19 use this entrance
Scott's In The Park Cafe
900 ft
125A Princes Street
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