MOTEL ONE EDINBURGH-ROYAL, Edinburgh

The hotel is on Cockburn Street, a short walk from Waverley Station (2-3 minutes) and the Airlink 100 airport bus stop. Edinburgh Castle is 1 km away, and historic attractions like St. Margaret's Chapel, Half Moon Battery, David's Tower, the Royal Mile, and Grassmarket (with its many bars and restaurants) are within a 10-minute walk. The award-winning Scottish Storytelling Centre is a 10-minute walk away. The location is ideal for walking to most city-centre sights, shopping, and dining. Access from the airport is straightforward via tram or the Airlink 100 bus.

Rooms at Motel One Edinburgh-Royal are modern and clean, but generally compact - more comfortable for shorter stays or single travellers. Basic rooms have blurred or skylight windows, while Classic rooms have normal windows (no guaranteed view). Rooms with a View guarantee a scenic outlook, and some offer impressive city or castle views. Family rooms accommodate three guests with a double bed and an extra bed. All rooms include an en suite shower, hairdryer, free toiletries, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, safe, electric kettle, USB charging slots, and a desk. There is no wardrobe - a small hanging rail and a few hangers are provided. Noise can be an issue in rooms facing the street or internal light wells; lighter sleepers may want to request a quieter room. The air cooling/heating system is centrally controlled, so temperature cannot be finely adjusted. No fridge is provided in rooms, but a communal fridge is available behind the front desk.

Breakfast is a continental buffet served in the open-plan lounge/bar area adjacent to the reception. The selection includes bread, pastries, cereals, cheese, ham, yoghurt, fruit, and hot drinks. The breakfast area can feel crowded, and seating is limited during peak hours. No cooked-to-order options are available. The bar is open from 06:00 to 02:00, offering a welcome drink, wine, champagne (at an additional charge), and a relaxed, stylish setting. The area is also a shared lounge with a TV, and breakfast is served in the same space, which can feel less private.

The hotel does not have a pool, spa, gym, sauna, or other leisure amenities. The primary leisure offering is the stylish bar/lounge area, open until 02:00. The hotel's location provides easy access to Edinburgh's many attractions, parks, and entertainment venues on foot.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all areas, free luggage storage for both arrival and departure, and a 24-hour front desk. Express check-in/out is available, and daily housekeeping is free. There are two lifts from reception to the room floors, though some rooms require navigating corridors and additional lifts. Accessible rooms are available on request. Safety features include CCTV, key card access, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and a free safety deposit box. Pets are allowed on request at £20 per dog per night. No interconnecting rooms are available. Items like irons and ironing boards can be borrowed from reception. A communal fridge is available behind the front desk for guest use.