Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
US$344
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$344
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood average US$123 in the cheapest month (January) and US$420 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$123 |
| February | US$140 |
| March | US$187 |
| April | US$243 |
| May | US$331 |
| June | US$339 |
| July | US$350 |
| August | US$420 |
| September | US$344 |
| October | US$287 |
| November | US$226 |
| December | US$233 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$420)
Cheapest: January (~US$123)
About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include com...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Arti & Alba, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 160 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Location
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 3-minute walk from Royal Mile and 9 minutes by foot from Princes Street. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grassmarket and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.
What's nearby
Royal Mile(0.1 Miles)
Dynamic Earth(0.1 Miles)
Canongate Kirk(0.2 Miles)
Scottish Parliament(0.2 Miles)
Holyrood Park(0.2 Miles)
Princes Street(0.5 Miles)
Calton Hill(0.5 Miles)
Festival Theatre(0.5 Miles)
Waterloo Place(0.6 Miles)
Surgeon's Hall(0.6 Miles)
City Chambers(0.6 Miles)
Real Mary King's Close(0.6 Miles)
Parliament House(0.6 Miles)
St. Giles' Cathedral(0.6 Miles)
St James Quarter(0.6 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(8.4 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Business centre
Room service
Dry cleaning
Location
81 Holyrood Rd, Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Royal Mile (0.1 Miles)
Dynamic Earth (0.1 Miles)
Canongate Kirk (0.2 Miles)
Scottish Parliament (0.2 Miles)
Holyrood Park (0.2 Miles)
Princes Street (0.5 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.6
Fabulous
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What guests think
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Across many reviews, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is praised for its friendly, helpful staff, walkable location by Holyrood and the Royal Mile, generally clean, spacious rooms, and popular breakfast, with guests often appreciating the pool, sauna and gym.
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Across many reviews, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is praised for its friendly, helpful staff, walkable location by Holyrood and the Royal Mile, generally clean, spacious rooms, and popular breakfast, with guests often appreciating the pool, sauna and gym.
However, several note ongoing refurbishments, occasional lift outages, and periods when the pool or spa were closed, along with intermittent housekeeping lapses and maintenance issues such as weak air conditioning, heating problems, and broken room features. Dinner receives mixed feedback and can be slow or limited, whereas breakfast is more consistently enjoyed, though some found coffee weak or pricing high. The setting is quieter than the busiest areas and involves an uphill walk to parts of the Old Town, which some appreciated and others disliked. Expect a comfortable, well-located stay with standout service and some variability due to renovations.
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Facilities
Pool, sauna and gym are appreciated and generally clean. Refurbishments caused occasional closures and noise, elevator outages led to waits, and nearby discounted parking is available.
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SALLY
13 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Third visit to this hotel. What a difference a change in ownership makes. Rooms refreshed and clean and comfortable. Staff were absolutely amazing both before and during the stay. I rang to inquire about parking with a blue badge. The hotel called me within the hour (apologised for the delay although I had said there was no rush as my stay was a week or so away!). Could park either outside or down the side of the hotel. All staff were so friendly and helpful. We were attending a wedding and got a free upgrade. Would highly recommend to everyone. Plus - if you are buying one of the bus tour tickets they stop about 100 metres away so you can avoid the walk uphill if you want to!
Third visit to this hotel. What a difference a change in ownership makes. Rooms refreshed and clean and comfortable. Staff were absolutely amazing both before and during the stay. I rang to inquire about parking with a blue badge. The hotel called me within the hour (apologised for the delay although I had said there was no rush as my stay was a week or so away!). Could park either outside or down the side of the hotel. All staff were so friendly and helpful. We were attending a wedding and got a free upgrade. Would highly recommend to everyone. Plus - if you are buying one of the bus tour tickets they stop about 100 metres away so you can avoid the walk uphill if you want to!
10
Gary
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and very good secure parking over the road
Great location and very good secure parking over the road
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Constantinos
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
As always, a clean and very confortable room, quiet and warm, excellent facilities (love the swimming pool) and very good breakfast! Everyone is very kind and helpful, smiling and ready to help with anything.
As always, a clean and very confortable room, quiet and warm, excellent facilities (love the swimming pool) and very good breakfast! Everyone is very kind and helpful, smiling and ready to help with anything.
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Lorraine
13 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff at the hotel were all lovely. Unfortunately the pool,spa area was being refurbished so we were unable to use. The hotel was very clean the foyer area was nice and relaxing, breakfast was nice. Great views over Arthur seat and well situated for Holyrood Palace,Dynamic Earth and parliament building.
The staff at the hotel were all lovely. Unfortunately the pool,spa area was being refurbished so we were unable to use. The hotel was very clean the foyer area was nice and relaxing, breakfast was nice. Great views over Arthur seat and well situated for Holyrood Palace,Dynamic Earth and parliament building.
10
Sarah
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff very friendly, lovely clean room, comfy bed, well equipped shower, pool was great. Good selection of breakfast, as I'm gluten free.
Staff very friendly, lovely clean room, comfy bed, well equipped shower, pool was great. Good selection of breakfast, as I'm gluten free.
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John
2 Apr 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A nice hotel with good facilities e.g. Spa, Pool & Gym. The staff were friendly and all the nearby attractions are within comfortable walking distance.
A nice hotel with good facilities e.g. Spa, Pool & Gym. The staff were friendly and all the nearby attractions are within comfortable walking distance.
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Ian
12 Jul 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel and rooms. Staff were all helpful, friendly and cheerful. The only issue were signs of poor management. Only one lift working the whole time that we were there . When we arrived, no lifts so we had to climb 6 floors with our cases. No salmon for breakfast except the last day. No invoice, system was down.
Lovely hotel and rooms. Staff were all helpful, friendly and cheerful. The only issue were signs of poor management. Only one lift working the whole time that we were there . When we arrived, no lifts so we had to climb 6 floors with our cases. No salmon for breakfast except the last day. No invoice, system was down.
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Deborah
17 May 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent walking location! Spotless modern rooms ! Wonderful breakfast with extremely friendly and accommodating staff! Only one small working elevator and noisy construction work but that will all pass! Absolutely stay here … this place is a gem!!!
Excellent walking location! Spotless modern rooms ! Wonderful breakfast with extremely friendly and accommodating staff! Only one small working elevator and noisy construction work but that will all pass! Absolutely stay here … this place is a gem!!!
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Mark
12 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean warm great standards. Nice gym and pool
Clean warm great standards. Nice gym and pool
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Lotetta
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved staying here. Large room, large very comfortable bed. Great breakfast options. Staff very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the pool and sauna after long day of walking around Edinburgh. Can walk to Waverley station with luggage (15min). Slightly out of the heavy tourist area (next to uni campus) but only minutes walk to Royal mile etc. lots of great meal options close by. Definitely would stay here again.
Loved staying here. Large room, large very comfortable bed. Great breakfast options. Staff very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the pool and sauna after long day of walking around Edinburgh. Can walk to Waverley station with luggage (15min). Slightly out of the heavy tourist area (next to uni campus) but only minutes walk to Royal mile etc. lots of great meal options close by. Definitely would stay here again.
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe rooms and public areas as clean or spotless. Others reported missed housekeeping, poor vacuuming or restocking, and isolated maintenance grime such as mould.
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Raahmi
30 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
House keeping was very poor - room was not cleaned, utensils were left uncleaned. And, the telephone was not working. In spite of making request to fix the problem four times, the telephone was not fixed.
House keeping was very poor - room was not cleaned, utensils were left uncleaned. And, the telephone was not working. In spite of making request to fix the problem four times, the telephone was not fixed.
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Nebahat
22 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
There were no slippers in the room; we had to call reception to request them, and they sent them afterward. After our first night, the cleaning service was inadequate. The floors hadn’t been vacuumed, and the complimentary daily water hadn’t been replenished.
There were no slippers in the room; we had to call reception to request them, and they sent them afterward. After our first night, the cleaning service was inadequate. The floors hadn’t been vacuumed, and the complimentary daily water hadn’t been replenished.
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Ruth
21 Mar 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Brilliant location for exploring Edinburgh, lovely staff in the main and great room. what lets it down is the attention to detail, the brass plates on the doors for example covered with finger prints and not cleaned whilst we were there, sand on our floor (sorry) and not hoovered, breakfast not kept replenished even though we were right in the middle, tables not wiped properly otherwise wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hotel
Brilliant location for exploring Edinburgh, lovely staff in the main and great room. what lets it down is the attention to detail, the brass plates on the doors for example covered with finger prints and not cleaned whilst we were there, sand on our floor (sorry) and not hoovered, breakfast not kept replenished even though we were right in the middle, tables not wiped properly otherwise wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hotel
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Russell
7 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Bed not made properly and tea and coffee and milk not restocked
Bed not made properly and tea and coffee and milk not restocked
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Carolyn
22 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was undergoing major refurbishment whilst we were there, which really spoilt our trip. Whilst the hotel did advise us in advance that the spa would not be available we were not advised of the general disruption and the noise of the workmen. We complained about this to the duty manager who kindly arranged for us to have a complimentary dinner on the second night of our stay. We were also concerned about the mould around the window, which we again brought to the attention of the duty manager, who in turn deducted the cost of our breakfasts from our bill. It would have been nicer not to have had to made these complaints in the first place. On a positive note the staff at this hotel are excellent.
The hotel was undergoing major refurbishment whilst we were there, which really spoilt our trip. Whilst the hotel did advise us in advance that the spa would not be available we were not advised of the general disruption and the noise of the workmen. We complained about this to the duty manager who kindly arranged for us to have a complimentary dinner on the second night of our stay. We were also concerned about the mould around the window, which we again brought to the attention of the duty manager, who in turn deducted the cost of our breakfasts from our bill. It would have been nicer not to have had to made these complaints in the first place. On a positive note the staff at this hotel are excellent.
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Michelle
15 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean spacious rooms, (we had 2). Excellent showers. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Good location
Clean spacious rooms, (we had 2). Excellent showers. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Good location
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Alison
19 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely warm welcome and so pleased with my spotlessly clean and comfortable room. Very quiet. The staff could not have been kinder or more helpful and the breakfast was amazing with special effort made for a vegan diet. I will definitely return.
Lovely warm welcome and so pleased with my spotlessly clean and comfortable room. Very quiet. The staff could not have been kinder or more helpful and the breakfast was amazing with special effort made for a vegan diet. I will definitely return.
10
James
3 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel spotless, staff friendly and helpful and rooms very comfortable. We will be happy to come back.
Hotel spotless, staff friendly and helpful and rooms very comfortable. We will be happy to come back.
10
Natalie
24 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were friendly and helpful, beautiful clean room
Staff were friendly and helpful, beautiful clean room
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Susan
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel was excellent, clean, comfortable bed, great shower, 15mins walk to Royal mile. Staff were very helpful.
Hotel was excellent, clean, comfortable bed, great shower, 15mins walk to Royal mile. Staff were very helpful.
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Rooms
Rooms are often spacious and modern with comfortable beds and good showers. Drawbacks include limited storage, temperature-control issues (AC/heating), occasional noise, and some ‘king’ beds made from two singles.
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Bridget
19 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A very nice room and comfortable. There were a couple of things that made this stay not excellent. The room was clean, but very lightly. The counters were never wiped off and they need a new vacuum cleaner. The door lock didn’t work properly. We did talk to the front desk twice they had someone come up and said that’s just the way it works. You had to lock it from the outside it wouldn’t just shut and lock it really didn’t make sense. Also, the Wi-Fi is really poor so if you are planning on working or even sending pictures or information. Good luck. Other than that the customer service in the restaurant is very nice. Good location good walking area. Great gym.
A very nice room and comfortable. There were a couple of things that made this stay not excellent. The room was clean, but very lightly. The counters were never wiped off and they need a new vacuum cleaner. The door lock didn’t work properly. We did talk to the front desk twice they had someone come up and said that’s just the way it works. You had to lock it from the outside it wouldn’t just shut and lock it really didn’t make sense. Also, the Wi-Fi is really poor so if you are planning on working or even sending pictures or information. Good luck. Other than that the customer service in the restaurant is very nice. Good location good walking area. Great gym.
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Barbara
5 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very nice, updated. The bathroom was modern, spa-like with a great walk-in shower that had plenty of water power. The large television was also a plus. Location was a little bit of a walk uphill to the central area of the Royal Mile, but still in a good area. Overall, a very pleasant stay for us and would definitely go back again.
The room was very nice, updated. The bathroom was modern, spa-like with a great walk-in shower that had plenty of water power. The large television was also a plus. Location was a little bit of a walk uphill to the central area of the Royal Mile, but still in a good area. Overall, a very pleasant stay for us and would definitely go back again.
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Ben
24 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was great. Friendly staff, great services and nice rooms. Only bad point about our stay was that we had a king bed room and it was just 2 singles pushed together. During the night they end up splitting and you fall down the gap. Other than that the stay was amazing.
Our stay was great. Friendly staff, great services and nice rooms. Only bad point about our stay was that we had a king bed room and it was just 2 singles pushed together. During the night they end up splitting and you fall down the gap. Other than that the stay was amazing.
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David
10 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice big rooms and great walk-in shower.
Nice big rooms and great walk-in shower.
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Olga
30 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
It was a nice hotel with very friendly staff. The breakfast buffet selection was good with custom orders available. Their dinner also was pretty good. Large portions though. The room was soacious and clean, the only limitation was the shelving and storage space. There is no dresser, and the storage space at the entrance is really limited. For a few day stay i had to keep my clothes in the suitcase. Location was good, I walked to all main attractions
It was a nice hotel with very friendly staff. The breakfast buffet selection was good with custom orders available. Their dinner also was pretty good. Large portions though. The room was soacious and clean, the only limitation was the shelving and storage space. There is no dresser, and the storage space at the entrance is really limited. For a few day stay i had to keep my clothes in the suitcase. Location was good, I walked to all main attractions
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Phillip
26 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
No storage for non hanging garments. No coffee machine. A bit ‘tired’ in places. But did its job overall.
No storage for non hanging garments. No coffee machine. A bit ‘tired’ in places. But did its job overall.
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Anwar
12 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room ac was pathetic and did not work , even at maximum speed there was hardly any air conditioning. We had to ask for a fan as it was stifling in the room . The hairdryer was of absolutely poor quality. It took me an hour to dry my hair where it takes me half an hour usually!
The room ac was pathetic and did not work , even at maximum speed there was hardly any air conditioning. We had to ask for a fan as it was stifling in the room . The hairdryer was of absolutely poor quality. It took me an hour to dry my hair where it takes me half an hour usually!
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Sam
7 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room with huge and comfy bed, only a 10 min walk from the centre which is very handy.
Great room with huge and comfy bed, only a 10 min walk from the centre which is very handy.
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James
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Air conditioning kept clicking throughout the night which was very cold and noisy which resulted in broken sleep for the entire stay. Excellent location and facilities. We would stay again at this hotel.
Air conditioning kept clicking throughout the night which was very cold and noisy which resulted in broken sleep for the entire stay. Excellent location and facilities. We would stay again at this hotel.
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Lotetta
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved staying here. Large room, large very comfortable bed. Great breakfast options. Staff very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the pool and sauna after long day of walking around Edinburgh. Can walk to Waverley station with luggage (15min). Slightly out of the heavy tourist area (next to uni campus) but only minutes walk to Royal mile etc. lots of great meal options close by. Definitely would stay here again.
Loved staying here. Large room, large very comfortable bed. Great breakfast options. Staff very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the pool and sauna after long day of walking around Edinburgh. Can walk to Waverley station with luggage (15min). Slightly out of the heavy tourist area (next to uni campus) but only minutes walk to Royal mile etc. lots of great meal options close by. Definitely would stay here again.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive and proactive, with concierge support frequently highlighted. A minority reported lapses such as slow restaurant service, occasional rudeness, or missed requests.
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roger
22 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were simply fantastic and helpful. Just a brilliant time.
The staff were simply fantastic and helpful. Just a brilliant time.
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Shahram
10 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Front desk team was nice but that is about it. Room was given late due to miscommunication between cleaning staff and front desk, beds are extremely uncomfortable (very cheap mattress), our room had no body shampoo and was not filled even after I explained that to room service, we ordered food but front desk forgot to place it and after 1 hour and multiple follow ups they realized it was a miss. I will not come back for this hotel, and I do not recommend it to anyone.
Front desk team was nice but that is about it. Room was given late due to miscommunication between cleaning staff and front desk, beds are extremely uncomfortable (very cheap mattress), our room had no body shampoo and was not filled even after I explained that to room service, we ordered food but front desk forgot to place it and after 1 hour and multiple follow ups they realized it was a miss. I will not come back for this hotel, and I do not recommend it to anyone.
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Judith
19 Apr 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The concierge was extremely helpful with dinner suggestions, making reservations for us and directing us to the bus we needed to take. Would come back to the hotel again and recommend it to friends traveling to Edinburgh.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The concierge was extremely helpful with dinner suggestions, making reservations for us and directing us to the bus we needed to take. Would come back to the hotel again and recommend it to friends traveling to Edinburgh.
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Jay
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff is excellent - Rae, at the front desk could not have been more helpful and kind. My family and I were thrilled with the welcome we received, by Rae and Mike; and we were very pleased with the assistance they provided. And all staff were friendly, courteous, and professional! I intend to contact the manager to repeat this review directly. Also, great location.
The staff is excellent - Rae, at the front desk could not have been more helpful and kind. My family and I were thrilled with the welcome we received, by Rae and Mike; and we were very pleased with the assistance they provided. And all staff were friendly, courteous, and professional! I intend to contact the manager to repeat this review directly. Also, great location.
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Sue
25 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service from staff. Would have given overall 5 stars apart from our luggage not being delivered to our room as advised them having to chase for this to happen
Excellent service from staff. Would have given overall 5 stars apart from our luggage not being delivered to our room as advised them having to chase for this to happen
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Robert
1 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
I have never encountered friendlier more helpful concierges. David and Donald made our trip by recommending places to visit, restaurants and an itinerary to maximize our 4 days in Edinburgh. We even got discounts to several attractions from them. I would not stay at any other hotel in Edinburgh.
I have never encountered friendlier more helpful concierges. David and Donald made our trip by recommending places to visit, restaurants and an itinerary to maximize our 4 days in Edinburgh. We even got discounts to several attractions from them. I would not stay at any other hotel in Edinburgh.
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Douglas
14 Jun 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Great location near Arthur’s Seat and the Royal Mile. Donald at the front desk was a tremendous help and outstanding person!
Great location near Arthur’s Seat and the Royal Mile. Donald at the front desk was a tremendous help and outstanding person!
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Douglas
14 Nov 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The staff on all forms, are of exceptional proficiency. The hotel is amazing, they make you feel like they have known you for year on your arrival. Excellent value for money, will definitely be staying again. Thank You one and all !!
The staff on all forms, are of exceptional proficiency. The hotel is amazing, they make you feel like they have known you for year on your arrival. Excellent value for money, will definitely be staying again. Thank You one and all !!
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Jamed
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a great time Staff were amazing especially concierge Mike couldn’t do enough, rooms very clean and modern,ideally located.
Had a great time Staff were amazing especially concierge Mike couldn’t do enough, rooms very clean and modern,ideally located.
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Barbara
14 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
One of the front desk staff was rude during multiple interactions. And, the taxi company they called to take us to the airport charged me twice what it cost us to get to the hotel from the airport. I told the driver about his jacked up rates (plus he added 6 english pounds to be meter amount - I guess it was his built in tip). I hold the hotel responsible for doing business with such a company - I couldn't be the first person this has happened to...The property is several blocks from and at the bottom of the steep hill from the shopping district. I knew that when I booked but wouldn't stay there again because of the location, having experienced it firsthand. The room was spacious and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was okay.
One of the front desk staff was rude during multiple interactions. And, the taxi company they called to take us to the airport charged me twice what it cost us to get to the hotel from the airport. I told the driver about his jacked up rates (plus he added 6 english pounds to be meter amount - I guess it was his built in tip). I hold the hotel responsible for doing business with such a company - I couldn't be the first person this has happened to...The property is several blocks from and at the bottom of the steep hill from the shopping district. I knew that when I booked but wouldn't stay there again because of the location, having experienced it firsthand. The room was spacious and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was okay.
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Location
Quiet, walkable base near Holyrood Palace, Arthur’s Seat and the Royal Mile, with buses and Waverley Station accessible. Some disliked the uphill walk to central Old Town areas.
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Daniel
17 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It was close to everything, near Hollywood palace and close to the end of the royal mile.
It was close to everything, near Hollywood palace and close to the end of the royal mile.
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Emma
20 Mar 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very calm and well run Marriott; the staff were very helpful, from the front desk to the bartenders. It's far enough out from the Old Town to be pretty quiet most of the week (though there was some local revelry on Friday), but right on the 35 Bus so you can get back and forth to tourist. Plus, only 5-10 minutes from Holyrood Park if you are interested in hiking. Would definitely book again when I am back in Edinburgh.
Very calm and well run Marriott; the staff were very helpful, from the front desk to the bartenders. It's far enough out from the Old Town to be pretty quiet most of the week (though there was some local revelry on Friday), but right on the 35 Bus so you can get back and forth to tourist. Plus, only 5-10 minutes from Holyrood Park if you are interested in hiking. Would definitely book again when I am back in Edinburgh.
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Mohan Kumar
26 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location was ideal, walkable to all attractions in Edinburgh
Location was ideal, walkable to all attractions in Edinburgh
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Rabbi Marc
20 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location near Holyroodhouse Palace, restaurants and hop on hop off bus.
Great location near Holyroodhouse Palace, restaurants and hop on hop off bus.
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Manit
29 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We found the hotel to be okay, not great or something to be delighted about. The room was spacious, linen was good and bathroom was pretty good. But there was hardly any storage space in the room. There was just an open space with 10 hangers and just one drawer. We booked the hotel thinking there would be views towards Arthur’s seat but our window looked into the building next door. We are vegetarians and the breakfast hardly had anything for us except some sweet pastries and some cheese. But more concerningly the female servers in the dining room (except 1) were generally unsmiling and seemed to be going through the motions as some chore. The hotel location was fine - it was 15 mins walk from High Street/Royal Mile and 5-10 min Uber ride from train station which was convenient. But overall the neighbourhood of the hotel is overly quiet (and dead). The checkout time is 12 noon and we were 10 mins late and the front desk lady was a bit sarcastic and made a comment. We may not choose to stay at this hotel again in our next trip.
We found the hotel to be okay, not great or something to be delighted about. The room was spacious, linen was good and bathroom was pretty good. But there was hardly any storage space in the room. There was just an open space with 10 hangers and just one drawer. We booked the hotel thinking there would be views towards Arthur’s seat but our window looked into the building next door. We are vegetarians and the breakfast hardly had anything for us except some sweet pastries and some cheese. But more concerningly the female servers in the dining room (except 1) were generally unsmiling and seemed to be going through the motions as some chore. The hotel location was fine - it was 15 mins walk from High Street/Royal Mile and 5-10 min Uber ride from train station which was convenient. But overall the neighbourhood of the hotel is overly quiet (and dead). The checkout time is 12 noon and we were 10 mins late and the front desk lady was a bit sarcastic and made a comment. We may not choose to stay at this hotel again in our next trip.
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Vicki
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely comfortable hotel excellent staff pool and sauna and changing facilities were very clean. Very close to Arthur’s Seat. Away from hustle and bustle so peaceful but easy walking distance. Also close to station.
Lovely comfortable hotel excellent staff pool and sauna and changing facilities were very clean. Very close to Arthur’s Seat. Away from hustle and bustle so peaceful but easy walking distance. Also close to station.
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Roberta
10 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel is located in a great place, not far from the start of the Royal Mile (although there might be others that might be more centrally located to the train of bus stations), if you need, but only 5-10 minutes by taxi.
The hotel is located in a great place, not far from the start of the Royal Mile (although there might be others that might be more centrally located to the train of bus stations), if you need, but only 5-10 minutes by taxi.
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Sam
7 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great room with huge and comfy bed, only a 10 min walk from the centre which is very handy.
Great room with huge and comfy bed, only a 10 min walk from the centre which is very handy.
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Lotetta
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved staying here. Large room, large very comfortable bed. Great breakfast options. Staff very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the pool and sauna after long day of walking around Edinburgh. Can walk to Waverley station with luggage (15min). Slightly out of the heavy tourist area (next to uni campus) but only minutes walk to Royal mile etc. lots of great meal options close by. Definitely would stay here again.
Loved staying here. Large room, large very comfortable bed. Great breakfast options. Staff very nice and helpful. Enjoyed the pool and sauna after long day of walking around Edinburgh. Can walk to Waverley station with luggage (15min). Slightly out of the heavy tourist area (next to uni campus) but only minutes walk to Royal mile etc. lots of great meal options close by. Definitely would stay here again.
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sara
4 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great hotel for a few days in Edinburgh. Location is super convinient and staff were so helpful. Definitely recommend!
Great hotel for a few days in Edinburgh. Location is super convinient and staff were so helpful. Definitely recommend!
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently complimented for variety and quality, including a la carte and gluten-free options, though coffee and pricing drew criticism. Dinner feedback is mixed, citing limited menus, average dishes and slow service at times.
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James
9 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was very plain and service was slow. The lobster Bisque was very salty, and the fish and chips was very plain. probably the least tasty of the 10 plus places that we had fish and chips on our trip to Scotland. Very inconvenient getting around in the hotel. we had to go to different levels and long hallways with various direction changes to get to our room. bed was very hard and uncomfortable.
front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was very plain and service was slow. The lobster Bisque was very salty, and the fish and chips was very plain. probably the least tasty of the 10 plus places that we had fish and chips on our trip to Scotland. Very inconvenient getting around in the hotel. we had to go to different levels and long hallways with various direction changes to get to our room. bed was very hard and uncomfortable.
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Angie
25 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We were initially assigned a room that was nice but had some maintenance problems. Next morning, requested a change and we were given another room but it was smaller and less well located. We were polite and certainly didn’t “go off” on the agent. Customer service reception staff have quite a bit of latitude in this type of situation and I feel they missed an opportunity to truly make things right for us. It was a fine stay but didn’t wow us. Breakfast was good. Lots of selection, a-la-carte options available for order along with buffet, selection of gluten free items. Hotel is well-located. We had a light lunch in the restaurant a couple of times and the tomato and roasted red pepper soup is REALLY good. The bed comfort was pretty good.
We were initially assigned a room that was nice but had some maintenance problems. Next morning, requested a change and we were given another room but it was smaller and less well located. We were polite and certainly didn’t “go off” on the agent. Customer service reception staff have quite a bit of latitude in this type of situation and I feel they missed an opportunity to truly make things right for us. It was a fine stay but didn’t wow us. Breakfast was good. Lots of selection, a-la-carte options available for order along with buffet, selection of gluten free items. Hotel is well-located. We had a light lunch in the restaurant a couple of times and the tomato and roasted red pepper soup is REALLY good. The bed comfort was pretty good.
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Luigi
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room ok, personal ok, breakfast ok, restaurant no ok and very poor.
Room ok, personal ok, breakfast ok, restaurant no ok and very poor.
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JOE
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything is very good. A huge improvement in all areas since being taken over by Marriott. The morning coffee however really lets the hotel down. Very weak filter coffee severed from a large container is not what you would expect from a 4 star establishment.
Everything is very good. A huge improvement in all areas since being taken over by Marriott. The morning coffee however really lets the hotel down. Very weak filter coffee severed from a large container is not what you would expect from a 4 star establishment.
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Sarah
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff very friendly, lovely clean room, comfy bed, well equipped shower, pool was great. Good selection of breakfast, as I'm gluten free.
Staff very friendly, lovely clean room, comfy bed, well equipped shower, pool was great. Good selection of breakfast, as I'm gluten free.
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Elizabeth
15 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooms were spacious, clean and quiet.Great beds and nicely appointed. Dining was another matter. We spent 2 nights and the menu was fine, then took a 3 day tour of the Sky. When we returned the menu had completely changed and other than fish and chips, which we had been eating a lot of in London and Scotland, there was NOTHING on the menu my husband could eat. He is allergic to all things dairy (except eggs), sulfides, including shelfish, garlic, and onions, and does not eat meat (beef, lamb or pork). They removed the tuna fish sandwich and a quinoa bowl salad. We were very disappointed as the rest of our experianced here was great.
Rooms were spacious, clean and quiet.Great beds and nicely appointed. Dining was another matter. We spent 2 nights and the menu was fine, then took a 3 day tour of the Sky. When we returned the menu had completely changed and other than fish and chips, which we had been eating a lot of in London and Scotland, there was NOTHING on the menu my husband could eat. He is allergic to all things dairy (except eggs), sulfides, including shelfish, garlic, and onions, and does not eat meat (beef, lamb or pork). They removed the tuna fish sandwich and a quinoa bowl salad. We were very disappointed as the rest of our experianced here was great.
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Terry
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
good stay. expensive but solid. the food was not great. i only are once do maybe not a fair assessment
good stay. expensive but solid. the food was not great. i only are once do maybe not a fair assessment
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David
5 Feb 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A really lovely stay in a great hotel. The staff were very attentive and courteous. The a la carte breakfast (salmon and eggs) was excellent. The eggs were definitely free range. We would most definitely stay here again.
A really lovely stay in a great hotel. The staff were very attentive and courteous. The a la carte breakfast (salmon and eggs) was excellent. The eggs were definitely free range. We would most definitely stay here again.
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Giulia
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great room and breakfast was amazing
Great room and breakfast was amazing
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Mark
23 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our room and stay was very good although we found breakfast appalling. The cooked breakfast was disgusting and of short supply and had to wait 15 minutes for someone to fill up the coffee jug. In hindsight i wish we had just gone out for breakfast instead.
Our room and stay was very good although we found breakfast appalling. The cooked breakfast was disgusting and of short supply and had to wait 15 minutes for someone to fill up the coffee jug. In hindsight i wish we had just gone out for breakfast instead.
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Pauline
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel was an ideal stay to visit The Edinburgh tattoo. The room was spacious and clean and also very quiet. The area around the hotel was good and it was only a few minutes walk into the old town visiting Edinburgh again I would stay here.
This hotel was an ideal stay to visit The Edinburgh tattoo. The room was spacious and clean and also very quiet. The area around the hotel was good and it was only a few minutes walk into the old town visiting Edinburgh again I would stay here.
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Damian
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 5 nights
Breakfast good, staff very helpful and professional. One drawback was the room. Only two small drawers for 2 people to put clothes for 5 nights! Had to dress out of cases all week. Room appeared to have a clothes cupboard missing g to put clothes! As a Bon Voyage member have stayed elsewhere and had plenty of clothes space. So dissapointed really.
Breakfast good, staff very helpful and professional. One drawback was the room. Only two small drawers for 2 people to put clothes for 5 nights! Had to dress out of cases all week. Room appeared to have a clothes cupboard missing g to put clothes! As a Bon Voyage member have stayed elsewhere and had plenty of clothes space. So dissapointed really.
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christopher
2 Aug 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff Convenient location for trains station and city centre
Great staff Convenient location for trains station and city centre
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Patrick
11 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Awful complimentary breakfast @ level 1; moldy shower room ceiling
Awful complimentary breakfast @ level 1; moldy shower room ceiling
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Anne
14 Jun 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
What a wonderful way to start our first trip to Edinburgh! Clean room, excellent food, extraordinary staff, and a good night's rest. The food was supreme as we enjoyed several meals at the hotel. The variety and bar selections were fantastic. The HUGE gym was a superb way to start the day even though we conveniently walked everywhere --- Royal Mile, Castle, GrassMarket, City Center...very convenient to the city's attractions!
What a wonderful way to start our first trip to Edinburgh! Clean room, excellent food, extraordinary staff, and a good night's rest. The food was supreme as we enjoyed several meals at the hotel. The variety and bar selections were fantastic. The HUGE gym was a superb way to start the day even though we conveniently walked everywhere --- Royal Mile, Castle, GrassMarket, City Center...very convenient to the city's attractions!
FAQs about Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 25 per day. Limited parking is offered, and a reservation is not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are available for a fee of approximately GBP 20.00 per person. Breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
How is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of the Royal Mile and Princes Street. It is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grassmarket and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from the University of Edinburgh.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available for guests. Specific operational hours are not provided, but the pool is accessible year-round.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-19: 500.8687069946289USD
- 2026-09-20: 320.5464USD
- 2026-09-21: 388.60504962158205USD
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- 2026-10-30: 274.8620852264404USD
- 2026-10-31: 340.82900623779295USD
- 2026-11-01: 193.06313223571777USD
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Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Meals other than breakfast are not included in the Half Board rate plans for children under 12 years old sharing existing bedding with 2 adults and included in the reservation details.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
- Self parking fee: GBP 25 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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