Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

Hotel with bar/lounge, near Royal Mile

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Motel One Edinburgh - Princes offers an eco-friendly retreat with a cozy bar and in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and central location near St. Giles' Cathedral.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Flat-screen TV
£77
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

Shower, hydromassage showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Room (THE ONE with view)

Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
Shower, hydromassage showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, soundproofing

Room (THE ONE)

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
10-15 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2AN

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 36 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 26 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 19 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes

When you stay at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and George Street are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and central location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 140 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 13.90 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Motel One Edinburgh-princes
One Edinburgh-princes
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Scotland
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes Hotel
Motel One
Motel One Edinburgh Princes
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Hotel
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Edinburgh
Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does Motel One Edinburgh - Princes offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Motel One Edinburgh - Princes does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motel One Edinburgh - Princes?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What's the area around Motel One Edinburgh - Princes like?

Motel One Edinburgh - Princes is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 6 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers say that the local area is good for shopping and very central.

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Motel One Edinburgh - Princes Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as outstanding, good, fantastic, and plentiful with a wide selection of options. (25 reviews)
  • Breakfast was outstanding and the bar/restaurant had good views and a great vibe. (6 reviews)
  • Airport tram and bus connections were super convenient and easily accessible from the property. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomLocationService staffBarViewTrain stationValueCitiesLobbyBed

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, quiet room with a very comfy bed and friendly attentive staff - it was just right for our trip, we loved it!
Laura, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent location. Clean, comfortable and good value.
Keith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and lovely staff
Glenda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very nice and big for the price.
Craig, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely, so helpful and friendly. The decor is beautiful and everywhere spotlessly clean. Great locatio
Sarah, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Wi-fi was terrible and the room was freezing through the night
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great food, good location, modern room.
jim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location, staff was very friendly and helpful
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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ELLIS, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast choices were good
Liliane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, entrance a bit obscure up side street. Would choose this hotel again due to its location, comfort and service.
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, polite staff
Tessa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was clean and very pretty. The location was great and the staff was very friendly
Edna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and spacious. Staff at the desk in the evening and morning were very friendly. Breakfast was great with lots of selection
Nichole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean. The staff was very friendly and attentive
David G, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Directly across from Waverley station so very convenient if traveling by train. Close to restaurants and sights.
Marion, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and clean hotel. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Bar and lounge area bright and comfortably furnished. Excellent location on Princes Street. Basic but comfortable and clean room/bathroom
John T, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This will be my go-to when I come back to Edinburgh.
Ian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with many shops, pubs and restaurants. Walkable to Old Edinburgh. Wonderful property!
Sandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic venue right in the heart of the city centre
Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Motel One is located in a very convenient area. Rooms are clean and very well maintained.
Cheng-Chieh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Room very clean and spacious. Breakfast was good. Friendly staff
Daniel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Felt tired
Sam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms and friendly staff. Rooms are appointed in a modern way. This is not a luxury hotel but overall we found it to be a great value.
Anthony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, friendly staff and like they have a bar. For a night cap
Susan, 1-night trip