The lobby walking into Motel One is charmingly-hipster. I love all of the accents and local photography (which I learned was done by local art students). It was a wonderful touch. The front desk staff were extremely nice and helpful. You can tell everyone is very excited to work at this new hotel and they're treated well. The bartender told me that the owners of this German company had already been to visit and see how it was going. It shows. It's only been open a few months so the rooms are super clean, fresh and tastefully decorated. This is a very upscale, economy hotel with exceptionally comfortable rooms. The location was super accessible from the two Glasgow train stations and all of the attractions. I will definitely stay at a Motel One again in the future. read more

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Overall a nice hotel and a comparatively reasonably priced option. It was quiet, clean, and had good customer service. A little simple in terms of amenities (for instance, no fridge in the room we rented), but overall a good option in the royal mile. read more

I like that you always know you're getting a decent room and basic amenities with Motel One. We stayed for one night upon our arrival in Scotland and then circled back after going to the highlands and stayed for several more nights. Both our rooms were ok, but the noise outside was ridiculous. There is a bar with patio right outside the window of a lot of rooms and the noise (even with the window closed) kept us up half the night. When we would finally fall asleep, then the garbage truck would come by to empty the bottles out of the bins and the noise would wake us up and keep us from falling back to sleep. If that doesn't bother you, then you should be fine here. read more

So far, my experience at this hotel has been less than three star. My first room had black mold in the shower, and while the hotel manager tried to be accommodating, the room that they put me in has a toilet that doesn't flush. Reception desk's response is to try to dismiss my concerns. Quite expensive ($720/3 nights, including breakfast) for this lack of quality, i truly wish I had booked a different hotel. read more

I Arrived late on a Thursday & had to do 3 bookings for a 4 night stay as the hotel was sold out one of the nights. They worked it out so I could stay in the same room which was appreciated. My room was the classic level & had a window but partial view. Next level is City View and below Classic is basic (no window & maybe skylight). The room was small to medium with the bathroom almost as big as the sleeping area. Clean and modern although carpets need an update (both in the rooms & hallways). They should replace carpets with hardwood floors similar to what's on parts of the 1st level). The breakfast selections were excellent and they tell you where the food came from with a focus on sourcing locally. They have a full bar and spacious lounge area. You have nice views from the large windows in this area. It would be great to have an iron in the room and they don't have a Gym/Excercise room. There is a Gym (The Gym-Edinburgh) close by (10 minute walk) & is reasonably priced. All of that said, you can't beat their location! Close to so many attractions and restaurants. The airport bus's last stop is pretty much in front of the hotel (30 minutes from airport & under 5 pounds) and the First stop of the Red Hop on/Hop off Bus is right across the street. A great value for money with a service minded team! read more

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This is a fairly new property I think. It is a German company and has most of the amenities you would want. It is priced on the budget minded side so it won't break your bank. Location is really good. Near the Royal Mile and Waverley station without being too noisy. Very easy to walk to everything we wanted to do. Has WiFi but we did have to re-log in every day. read more

Motel One - Good location, near train station. - Hotels Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Outstanding service from the front desk team. Lobby bar and breakfast service was wonderful. A very comfortable place to stay and a superb location in the middle of everything in Edinburgh. The Wi-Fi service in my room was inoperable during our stay, but I understand that was a temporary issue for the hotel. We also stayed during a very warm week and the air conditioning in my room struggled to keep up with its work. Otherwise a lovely place to stay in Edinburgh. read more

Location is everything and this hotel has it! The reception is inviting and open 24 hours. They are very helpful and have a lot of patience answering all my questions about where to go etc. there is also a lounge open 24 hours with snack-type food. Breakfast is continental-style so if you want heartier fare look elsewhere though you don't have to go far. The bus and train stations are right across the street so it's easy access to the airport or anywhere else you may want to go. Turn uphill to old town or cross the bridge to new town. The room with a view i got was spacious and comfortable though it's a bit of a maze to find it-just follow the signs. The windows are double paned so the room is quiet plus i was on the 5th floor which helps. It's a bit pricey but still one of the best values i found! read more

Motel One - Hotels Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

PERFECT LOCATION. So so happy we stayed at this hip spot, we will be back for sure. A super accessible to everything corner style hotel. Walking along the coolest streets in town the moment you step out. This hotel is new, friendly, affordable. And a pretty happening Bar Lounge at night with big windows to see it happening outside. Everything we needed was right there. I was grabbing mimosas to skip back to our room with in my PJs at 7am. Genuine happy to see you staff. Loved the modern rooms, clean with a great view of the shops across the bridge! Check out the Breakfast spread before you hit the road. omg. Great job on this place! ;) read more

Motel One - Great view across the bridge... everything is so close. - Hotels Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Great experience! The hotel was very trendy and the staff was so friendly! I emailed them before our stay and let them know we were celebrating our wedding and they did not disappoint! We only stayed one night on our way from Edinburgh to Derby but we'd have been happy to stay longer. Great location and very affordable makes this hotel a great place for anyone. read more

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A hotel that has all the basics that you'd need - no additional fuss. For the price we paid, I'd say this place is actually pretty good value. The location is super central and it's easy to get to everywhere from here! It's also right next to the airport shuttle bus and train station, so transport is also easy. The insides is a bit of a maze depending on where your room is located - you may have to go down to go up to go back down again to get to your room! But no bother, it's good for walking off the chips and sobering from your drinks. read more

Motel One sets the standard for budget hotels. I stayed at the Dusseldorf branch a while ago so when I saw one in Edinburgh, I knew this was the place to book. We managed to get a reservation during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and only booked a few weeks before. We did pay a premium over the normal rate but given the crowds in the city during this time, it was still a good deal compared to other hotels. Staff were all friendly and welcoming, presentable and professional. We received a room upgrade with quite a large room overlooking the bridge crossing Waverley station to Princes St. Despite overlooking a busy road, the room was almost silent thanks to solid double glazing. The room temperature was perfectly controlled with an individual A/C unit. Super clean, modern, uncluttered. Bathroom was similar. No slamming doors or noise in the night. Bonus. Free wifi that works with one log in (doesn't require repeated log ins as some places do) and had decent signal strength. The buffet continental breakfast was also a hit with fresh croissants, danishes, cold cuts, cheese, toast, fruit and yoghurt all well presented, fresh and good quality as was the coffee. If I am looking for a reasonable hotel in a city, Motel One will be by first choice. read more

Motel One offers a level of customer service unparalleled by competitors in this price range. Erika & Tommi took excellent care of us during our stay including providing us with fans for our rooms & precise directions to all of our destinations. I highly recommend this motel. read more

Well, i like the idea of Motel One. Always in the center of the city, somehow modern design, good beds. No fancy unnecessary stuff. All of this is true for this motel one in Edinburgh. Perfectly located even if it's hard to discover. Breakfast is ok, but not more. Service is friendly. No twin rooms available.. read more

I really do love the Germans. This chain is spreading fast over there and they're bringing their efficiency and attention to detail with them here. Motel One is, as the name suggests, aimed at the budget market. Rates for this venue range from approximately £69/night up. I booked ahead and appreciated the completely free reservation process with room guaranteed until 6pm on the day of arrival. If you give your credit card details, it's reserved beyond that time. Location is excellent! If you exit from the Market St side of Waverly and turn right it's maybe 3 minutes away. It would be very hard to have it closer. That also makes it very close to the castle and Princes St. Welcome was warm and check-in easy. The lobby area is pretty small but clean and cosy with sweets, maps etc. There's a bar area down a few steps where they also serve the buffet breakfast each morning. My room was the cheapest version and was internal, facing onto a courtyard. It had no view and was quite dark, but quiet. Everything was completely spotless. The bathroom was small but well designed and had a great shower. Bed was comfy with 2 single duvets. So continental, don't you know? I appreciated the tea and coffee making facilities (I'm like a beast without them), the decent sized TV and the free wifi. The hanging storage facilities are limited but it was fine for a few days. Random: hands down the best hotel hairdryer I have ever used. And one of the best dryers in general-called a Black Mambo. It was worth staying there for that alone. Well, you know, also the really good value and the pristine conditions. But definitely the hairdryer. read more

Great Location on the cusp of Old Town. Fun shops and restaurants around the corner. Easy walk to Princes Street for shopping. Check in was a breeze. Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was basic and compact, the bed comfortable, shower nice. Only issue was no luggage rack or really any space to hang clothes. read more

Stayed here for two nights, costs was £109 per night for two people sharing a room which was not a budget price for what felt like budget rooms. Firstly they don't have any twin rooms in the hotel which would be preferable when I was sharing with a friend not my lover! There is only one small bin which is located in the bathroom. No soap, which I find ridiculous, only toiletries were a dual shower gel/hair wash. There was a hairdryer but no wardrobes or drawers. Room was also very cold. Now for the positive, the location is very good, close to princes street and St. Andrews square. The staff are very helpful and the bar is 24 hours. Don't bother with the breakfast which is £9.50 each for a continental breakfast where you can easily get a cooked breakfast in any one of the cafes in Cockburn Street, which is adjacent to this hotel. If I go to Edinburgh again I will book a different hotel. read more

Beautiful space, great location, staff rock. Tiny room, but this was expected. Bathroom amazing. Walls, however, paper thin, which is why I can barely string a sentence together in this review. read more

Motel One - My tiny yet lovely room! - Hotels Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

If you need an inexpensive place to stay for a night or two then you may consider this place but for a longer stay I'd recommend somewhere with better amenities. Pros: Great location- you're right by the train station, central location to get to old town and new town, and right by sight seeing his tours. Food, bars, and shopping all within walking distance. Location, location, location. Very clean and very good maid service Cons: Tiny rooms Uncomfortable bed Absolutely no amenities No phone in room No wardrobe Was given a lot of attitude about me and my husband sharing a room which was quite strange and we were charged 15 pounds more for double occupancy not sure why that matters I felt like it was a money grab. It was just handled in a kind of odd manner to me... If you book this hotel all you get is a bed, desk, and a bathroom. It isn't awful but know what you're getting into. read more

My girlfriend and I stayed here for 3 nights and loved it. The location of this hotel and very decent price makes this an amazing deal. When you walk out the front door Scott Monument and Princes street are right in front of you, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile is a 2 minute walk via a close right around the corner, and there are so many hidden gems nearby including Calton Hill and the newly opened Arches that made this location incredible. The hotel itself was also very nice with a reasonably priced bar, very considerate staff, and small but comfortable rooms with excellent bathrooms and showers. Only two minor complaints are no telephones in room for room service (not a huge deal for us) and no AC in the room, but they have huge windows which can be fully opened. The staff were incredible though, letting us borrow umbrellas for the rain, giving us maps and directions, and also when we had lost our only UK adapter for charging our phones gave us a very fancy one for free. I would highly recommend this hotel to friends, and when I return to Edinburgh (which I most definitely will) I will be staying here without any hesitation. read more

Had Continental style breakfast here a short distance from Waverley Station as I had half hour before a train home and wanted to try somewhere new. Motel1One is nearby and a easy two minute walk, slightly uphill towards the castle from the station. On entry it's modern, cosy has tons of cool yet bright pastel and mochilato colours to accommodate your cold wintertime self. Wooden floors, warm rugs, sheepskins on the sofas, slate walls and oak barrelled tables, with slight distinct Scottish themes due to their tartan furnished accessories completes the feel. I sat in One Lounge, had tea and food self served for well under £10, you know bran, meats cheese and croissant that sort of stuff. With a copy of local newspaper in hand I really needed to eat, stay warm and access wifi, the reasons I came in. Some hotels in the city give you access to wifi if your a paying guest, but repeated attempts to access their wifi even with staff help, eventually gave access but in German. On going to reception again for additional help the staff were great got the correct website for me, but still no luck. Hmmm, by the time this was all done I came back to cold tea and didn't really have time now to finish a second cup of hot Earl Grey, so sorry to staff for removing an almost full cup of tea. Great place though nice breakfast and funky decor especially the plasma tv displaying a roasting log fire in reception, but sadly for me no easy access to wifi when badly required. Maybe next time I will endeavour to try food against technology! read more

First time at this group of hotels. Pretty new, only one in UK, another to open in Edinburgh and one in London. Rooms not very big but great price and location for a weekend in Edinburgh. Rooms clean, comfortable, good shower and free wifi! read more