Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
US$293
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$293
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes average US$118 in the cheapest month (January) and US$346 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$118 |
| February | US$144 |
| March | US$167 |
| April | US$219 |
| May | US$289 |
| June | US$272 |
| July | US$286 |
| August | US$346 |
| September | US$293 |
| October | US$264 |
| November | US$215 |
| December | US$224 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$346)
Cheapest: January (~US$118)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Motel One Edinburgh-Princes. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 140 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Motel One Edinburgh-Princes, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 6 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from University of Edinburgh and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle.
What's nearby
Princes Street(0.1 Miles)
St James Quarter(0.1 Miles)
Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre(0.1 Miles)
Waterloo Place(0.1 Miles)
St. Andrew Square(0.1 Miles)
Scott Monument(0.2 Miles)
Multrees Walk(0.2 Miles)
Calton Hill(0.2 Miles)
George Street(0.2 Miles)
Edinburgh Dungeon(0.2 Miles)
City Art Centre(0.2 Miles)
Scottish National Portrait Gallery(0.3 Miles)
Omni Centre Edinburgh(0.3 Miles)
Church of St Andrew & St George(0.3 Miles)
Real Mary King's Close(0.3 Miles)
The preferred airport for Motel One Edinburgh-Princes is Edinburgh Airport (EDI)(8.4 Miles)
Free wi-fi
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
10-15 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Princes Street (0.1 Miles)
St James Quarter (0.1 Miles)
Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre (0.1 Miles)
Waterloo Place (0.1 Miles)
St. Andrew Square (0.1 Miles)
Scott Monument (0.2 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 3,498 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
12%
Couple
52%
Family
12%
Group
13%
Solo
8%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Motel One Edinburgh-Princes, reviewers consistently praise the ultra-central Princes Street location by Waverley Station and the generally friendly, helpful staff, while noting compact, no-frills rooms that suit short stays more than extended visits.
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What guests think
At Motel One Edinburgh-Princes, reviewers consistently praise the ultra-central Princes Street location by Waverley Station and the generally friendly, helpful staff, while noting compact, no-frills rooms that suit short stays more than extended visits.
Most find the hotel and rooms clean, though some mention tired carpets or maintenance niggles. Renovations and an off-street entrance are noted, and facilities are simple (bar/lounge, continental breakfast) with mixed Wi-Fi. Expect firm beds, variable noise depending on outlook, and air conditioning that can struggle in warm weather. Overall, this is a clean, central base with friendly service and minimal extras.
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Facilities
Simple setup focused on a pleasant bar/lounge and continental breakfast; many stays occurred during renovations and the entrance can be hard to spot. Wi-Fi reliability is mixed, luggage storage is offered, and there’s no on-site parking.
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Brian
14 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is a contruction zone, poor signage, dirty. Interior was hellishly hot, and no adjustment made it any cooler. Glad we were only there one night.
Hotel is a contruction zone, poor signage, dirty. Interior was hellishly hot, and no adjustment made it any cooler. Glad we were only there one night.
10
Kellie
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Nice property, clean, near the Waverley Station & numerous good restaurants. Friendly staff and convenient bar/lounge. Would stay there again.
Nice property, clean, near the Waverley Station & numerous good restaurants. Friendly staff and convenient bar/lounge. Would stay there again.
10
Mariko
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was going through some major renovations, but service and room was very nice, as was the quiet bar downstairs.
Hotel was going through some major renovations, but service and room was very nice, as was the quiet bar downstairs.
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LEIGH
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic location and very friendly, efficient & helpful staff. The internet needs drastic improvements and my visit was during construction so not optimal. Still, would stay again.
Fantastic location and very friendly, efficient & helpful staff. The internet needs drastic improvements and my visit was during construction so not optimal. Still, would stay again.
10
Christy
4 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel cutrently umder construction but did not hear any noise while staying there. Quiet, decent sized rooms. Located in a good part of town, a little off the very busy street but still within walking distance to most things. Nice added service of luggage starge for guests.
Hotel cutrently umder construction but did not hear any noise while staying there. Quiet, decent sized rooms. Located in a good part of town, a little off the very busy street but still within walking distance to most things. Nice added service of luggage starge for guests.
8
Daniel
6 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The location of the hotel is awesome! The hotel itself is quite simple, with two elevators only (making it hell during morning hours when all the staff are using it for room cleaning). The hotel also had construction inside and outside all the time so would ezpecr a discount or something...
The location of the hotel is awesome! The hotel itself is quite simple, with two elevators only (making it hell during morning hours when all the staff are using it for room cleaning). The hotel also had construction inside and outside all the time so would ezpecr a discount or something...
10
Diana Cecilia
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Place was very well located, walkable distance from all sightseeing locations. There is no parking at the hotel but there is public parking 5 minutes walking distance with plenty of space. Staff was very friendly and helpful , quick check in. Room was spacious and with air conditioner.
Place was very well located, walkable distance from all sightseeing locations. There is no parking at the hotel but there is public parking 5 minutes walking distance with plenty of space. Staff was very friendly and helpful , quick check in. Room was spacious and with air conditioner.
10
Jeannie
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful!!! Excellent location, very friendly staff. We did not eat at hotel however did have drinks in the lounge. Very nice selection of gin, great view of the castle and nice seating. Will definitely stay here again.
Wonderful!!! Excellent location, very friendly staff. We did not eat at hotel however did have drinks in the lounge. Very nice selection of gin, great view of the castle and nice seating. Will definitely stay here again.
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Richard
6 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent property, staff was great. We had a room with a window opening onto the busy street, but the modern windows when closed, blocked the noise. A 5 minute walk to the train station, and 10 minutes max to the Royal Mile. No telephones in the rooms, the only drawback.
Excellent property, staff was great. We had a room with a window opening onto the busy street, but the modern windows when closed, blocked the noise. A 5 minute walk to the train station, and 10 minutes max to the Royal Mile. No telephones in the rooms, the only drawback.
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Helen
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to train and bus stations! Amazing breakfast buffet including gf and df! If you don’t know the city, it was a little hard to find.
Very close to train and bus stations! Amazing breakfast buffet including gf and df! If you don’t know the city, it was a little hard to find.
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently describe the property as very clean and well kept. A smaller number cite worn carpets, occasional bathroom dust/odors, or minor maintenance lapses (e.g., linens, fans, bins not serviced).
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Heidi
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroon was a bit dirty, dust on the floor which looked like it had been there a while. View was poor as it looked over to a youth hostel and pub, so noise was loud, even though i was with a child.
Bathroon was a bit dirty, dust on the floor which looked like it had been there a while. View was poor as it looked over to a youth hostel and pub, so noise was loud, even though i was with a child.
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Cheng-Chieh
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Motel One is located in a very convenient area. Rooms are clean and very well maintained.
Motel One is located in a very convenient area. Rooms are clean and very well maintained.
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Eleanor
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Plenty to do in the area and just down the street from the Waverly train station. Rooms are clean but carpet a little worn. Nice big shower.
Plenty to do in the area and just down the street from the Waverly train station. Rooms are clean but carpet a little worn. Nice big shower.
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Jill
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean but in poor condition. My shower head sprayed at the based of what should have been a rain shower handle Leaving me sprayed in the face and unable to direct water. One light did not work at all and the heat would not come on at all. The bed was hard as a rock and the windows were thin so road noise talk and laughter were heard clearly until 2-230 am. The breakfast was lovely and they do store bags However I would never stay here again
The room was clean but in poor condition. My shower head sprayed at the based of what should have been a rain shower handle Leaving me sprayed in the face and unable to direct water. One light did not work at all and the heat would not come on at all. The bed was hard as a rock and the windows were thin so road noise talk and laughter were heard clearly until 2-230 am. The breakfast was lovely and they do store bags However I would never stay here again
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Mary
21 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I liked the design of the room. However, the duvet was torn and the pillow had old stains on it.
I liked the design of the room. However, the duvet was torn and the pillow had old stains on it.
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Sarah
13 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were lovely, so helpful and friendly. The decor is beautiful and everywhere spotlessly clean. Great locatio
Staff were lovely, so helpful and friendly. The decor is beautiful and everywhere spotlessly clean. Great locatio
10
John T
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Siu Yan
8 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The bathroom had a bad smell that last for my stay Rubbish bin was not emptied and tissue was not replaced during room make up
The bathroom had a bad smell that last for my stay Rubbish bin was not emptied and tissue was not replaced during room make up
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Teri
31 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff was great but the room was pretty shabby with very poor lighting in the bathroom. We had issues with getting our door to open and the toilet to consistently flush.
The staff was great but the room was pretty shabby with very poor lighting in the bathroom. We had issues with getting our door to open and the toilet to consistently flush.
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David
23 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and reception staff but thats where it ends….. Rooms are way too small with little facilities. Room attendants, made the bed and did little else…. Paid slightly under £300 for 2 midweek nights, Wouldn’t return,
Great location and reception staff but thats where it ends….. Rooms are way too small with little facilities. Room attendants, made the bed and did little else…. Paid slightly under £300 for 2 midweek nights, Wouldn’t return,
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Rooms
Rooms are compact and functional with firm beds; storage and amenities are minimal. Temperature control and AC are a recurring complaint, and noise varies by facing, though some rooms are notably quiet.
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Joseph
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean, nice hotel with a good breakfast and perfect location. You are in the heart of it all at a reasonable price. Room was a bit tight but what you would expect in a large European city unless you want to pay luxury prices or stay further out. Staff was great
Clean, nice hotel with a good breakfast and perfect location. You are in the heart of it all at a reasonable price. Room was a bit tight but what you would expect in a large European city unless you want to pay luxury prices or stay further out. Staff was great
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Aaron
22 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This was an average stay at an average hotel for an above average price. The good is that it was convenient to two tram stops and across the street from the train station. Short walk to the Royal Mile. The bad is that the room had no outlets next to the bed nor did it have anything next to the bed on which to lay your items such as phone, etc. also note the room has room darkening curtains and not blackout curtains making it quite light at night. My first room was located where the window looked down on a pub entrance across the narrow street. Even with the window closed there was constant noise from all the smokers gathered outside. I switched rooms for the next two nights (of course they put me next to the elevator) but it was quite possibly the warmest room I’ve ever been in even though the outside temp was in the 40s. Also had issue with the key card not working. This is a decent hotel if you plan on being out exploring all day. However, if you want a comfortable room that you will be spending some time in then you may want somewhere different.
This was an average stay at an average hotel for an above average price. The good is that it was convenient to two tram stops and across the street from the train station. Short walk to the Royal Mile. The bad is that the room had no outlets next to the bed nor did it have anything next to the bed on which to lay your items such as phone, etc. also note the room has room darkening curtains and not blackout curtains making it quite light at night. My first room was located where the window looked down on a pub entrance across the narrow street. Even with the window closed there was constant noise from all the smokers gathered outside. I switched rooms for the next two nights (of course they put me next to the elevator) but it was quite possibly the warmest room I’ve ever been in even though the outside temp was in the 40s. Also had issue with the key card not working. This is a decent hotel if you plan on being out exploring all day. However, if you want a comfortable room that you will be spending some time in then you may want somewhere different.
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David
7 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
In the perfect location for exploring Edinburgh. Small but well set up room.
In the perfect location for exploring Edinburgh. Small but well set up room.
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Stephanie
11 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Loved the location, right across from the Waverly Train station and lots of pubs and restaurants writing walking distance. The hotel was amazing, with a bar and coffee available, pretty much all day, which was amazing when you come in cold. Lol The morning breakfast was great, the staff is so lovely, they are the best!!! I should warn, it is a small basic room and the area outside can be noisy, there are a lot of pubs down the alley and a nightclub. If you are on that side of the hotel, you will hear the traffic AND all the bottles being collected LOL that is very loud!! But, of you don't mind that, you are golden!
Loved the location, right across from the Waverly Train station and lots of pubs and restaurants writing walking distance. The hotel was amazing, with a bar and coffee available, pretty much all day, which was amazing when you come in cold. Lol The morning breakfast was great, the staff is so lovely, they are the best!!! I should warn, it is a small basic room and the area outside can be noisy, there are a lot of pubs down the alley and a nightclub. If you are on that side of the hotel, you will hear the traffic AND all the bottles being collected LOL that is very loud!! But, of you don't mind that, you are golden!
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Jill
23 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean but in poor condition. My shower head sprayed at the based of what should have been a rain shower handle Leaving me sprayed in the face and unable to direct water. One light did not work at all and the heat would not come on at all. The bed was hard as a rock and the windows were thin so road noise talk and laughter were heard clearly until 2-230 am. The breakfast was lovely and they do store bags However I would never stay here again
The room was clean but in poor condition. My shower head sprayed at the based of what should have been a rain shower handle Leaving me sprayed in the face and unable to direct water. One light did not work at all and the heat would not come on at all. The bed was hard as a rock and the windows were thin so road noise talk and laughter were heard clearly until 2-230 am. The breakfast was lovely and they do store bags However I would never stay here again
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David
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean yet small. Internet service was poor. Wake reminders are a knock on the door, no phone in room.
Room was clean yet small. Internet service was poor. Wake reminders are a knock on the door, no phone in room.
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Lynn
21 May 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It was basic room. The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s across Princes St from the train station. The room had a Queen-sized bed with a firm mattress. The room along with bathroom were clean. There was no refrigerator and no closet or drawers for clothing. There was a make-shift “closet” on the wall. This was one of the more reasonably priced hotels in Edinburgh and you get what you pay for.
It was basic room. The location of the hotel is excellent. It’s across Princes St from the train station. The room had a Queen-sized bed with a firm mattress. The room along with bathroom were clean. There was no refrigerator and no closet or drawers for clothing. There was a make-shift “closet” on the wall. This was one of the more reasonably priced hotels in Edinburgh and you get what you pay for.
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Debra
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location, nice staff. Allowed early check in at 1 pm, then held luggage at desk on day of departure. Room was small & stuffy, AC and small fan did not cool. Window tilted open only a few inches and looked out to other rooms requiring curtain to be drawn No ventilation fan in bathroom. Construction going on. For $250/night hoped for more.
Excellent location, nice staff. Allowed early check in at 1 pm, then held luggage at desk on day of departure. Room was small & stuffy, AC and small fan did not cool. Window tilted open only a few inches and looked out to other rooms requiring curtain to be drawn No ventilation fan in bathroom. Construction going on. For $250/night hoped for more.
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David
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Really great location and the room was amazingly quiet considering it is on the main street in Edinburgh. Staff were lovely.
Really great location and the room was amazingly quiet considering it is on the main street in Edinburgh. Staff were lovely.
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Troy
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms were clean. Staff were fairly friendly. But fair warning, the beds are hard as a board. We slept terribly because of that and that’s so sad being on vacation. Also, the air conditioner was not cool at all and we had it turned down all the way down. Being warm didn’t help with sleep either.
Rooms were clean. Staff were fairly friendly. But fair warning, the beds are hard as a board. We slept terribly because of that and that’s so sad being on vacation. Also, the air conditioner was not cool at all and we had it turned down all the way down. Being warm didn’t help with sleep either.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, efficient and accommodating, with helpful touches like early check-in and luggage storage. A few reviews report rudeness or poor issue follow-up.
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Markus
28 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at Motel One Edinburgh and unfortunately had an unpleasant experience with theft. Two pairs of shoes were stolen from our room, and although we reported it immediately, we received no support or compensation from the hotel. The front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating. The issue was with management, who promised follow-up but never reached out or offered any solution. We understand that theft can happen, but we expected better follow-up from management to look after their guests in such situations. Overall, we definitely do not recommend this hotel.
We stayed at Motel One Edinburgh and unfortunately had an unpleasant experience with theft. Two pairs of shoes were stolen from our room, and although we reported it immediately, we received no support or compensation from the hotel. The front desk staff were very friendly and accommodating. The issue was with management, who promised follow-up but never reached out or offered any solution. We understand that theft can happen, but we expected better follow-up from management to look after their guests in such situations. Overall, we definitely do not recommend this hotel.
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rita
24 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were great. We arrived early from our international flight and were prepared to have them hold our luggage. However, they had a room available. Rooms were clean and friensly satff.
Staff were great. We arrived early from our international flight and were prepared to have them hold our luggage. However, they had a room available. Rooms were clean and friensly satff.
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Scott
1 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are unbelievably rude - actually sworn at and told they aren’t paid enough to care
Staff are unbelievably rude - actually sworn at and told they aren’t paid enough to care
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Amy
17 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Two stays on either side of a tour out of Edinburgh. the hotel was in a great location, and really helped me out by holding some of our bags, while we were on the tour.
Two stays on either side of a tour out of Edinburgh. the hotel was in a great location, and really helped me out by holding some of our bags, while we were on the tour.
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Shaleka
8 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location right off the St. Andrews tram station and then you walk one block… beautiful city location… amazing staff… great bed… no dresser but that is ok… loved the staff and location and everything was delightful
Great location right off the St. Andrews tram station and then you walk one block… beautiful city location… amazing staff… great bed… no dresser but that is ok… loved the staff and location and everything was delightful
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Kim
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location is perfect if you’re interested in being near the train station or lots of shops. The breakfast was outstanding and the bar is a comfortable place to wind down at the end of the day. The address is Princes Street but the entrance doesn’t actually face Princes Street. A special recognition to Haley at the front desk who was very welcoming and helpful.
The location is perfect if you’re interested in being near the train station or lots of shops. The breakfast was outstanding and the bar is a comfortable place to wind down at the end of the day. The address is Princes Street but the entrance doesn’t actually face Princes Street. A special recognition to Haley at the front desk who was very welcoming and helpful.
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Francisco
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff will go the extra mile to keep guests happy specially Pedro the restaurant Manager.
The staff will go the extra mile to keep guests happy specially Pedro the restaurant Manager.
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Sarah
13 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were lovely, so helpful and friendly. The decor is beautiful and everywhere spotlessly clean. Great locatio
Staff were lovely, so helpful and friendly. The decor is beautiful and everywhere spotlessly clean. Great locatio
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Sandra
3 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Fab and helpful staff. Gorgeous bar
Great location. Fab and helpful staff. Gorgeous bar
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Kelly
14 Apr 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very welcoming and professional. Room was perfect for city break. Hotel has excellent location.
Staff very welcoming and professional. Room was perfect for city break. Hotel has excellent location.
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Location
Outstanding central location on Princes Street, steps from Waverley Station, trams, shops, and major sights. Some note the entrance is around the corner and easy to miss.
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Sandra
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location with many shops, pubs and restaurants. Walkable to Old Edinburgh. Wonderful property!
Great location with many shops, pubs and restaurants. Walkable to Old Edinburgh. Wonderful property!
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Kathleen
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel on Princes Street, modern and stylish with conveniences and sights close by. Rail station is across the street but our room was surprisingly quiet! Friendly reception staff made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend
Excellent hotel on Princes Street, modern and stylish with conveniences and sights close by. Rail station is across the street but our room was surprisingly quiet! Friendly reception staff made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend
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Marion
27 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Directly across from Waverley station so very convenient if traveling by train. Close to restaurants and sights.
Directly across from Waverley station so very convenient if traveling by train. Close to restaurants and sights.
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Jane
1 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good central hotel. Quick access to Waverley Rail Station
Good central hotel. Quick access to Waverley Rail Station
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Blake
11 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay In Edinburgh. Close to the theater, new shopping center, and North Bridge to Royal Mile. Easy access to public transportation. We have stayed in multiple places in Edinburgh and this was by far the most convenient and reasonably priced option we have found.
Great place to stay In Edinburgh. Close to the theater, new shopping center, and North Bridge to Royal Mile. Easy access to public transportation. We have stayed in multiple places in Edinburgh and this was by far the most convenient and reasonably priced option we have found.
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Jeri
5 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find. Great location. Very close to the tram to the airport
Easy to find. Great location. Very close to the tram to the airport
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John T
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Mariam
14 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stay was great here! Perfect location..right by the train and walking distance to all the sights. Staff were really friendly and lovely to deal with. Can be loud if you have the window open but totally fine when it’s closed.
Stay was great here! Perfect location..right by the train and walking distance to all the sights. Staff were really friendly and lovely to deal with. Can be loud if you have the window open but totally fine when it’s closed.
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Cheryl
1 Nov 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The location was fabulous - only a few steps away from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Very convenient. The room was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was ready when we arrived a couple of hours early which was great and they were able to hold our suitcases for a couple of hours after we checked out - again very convenient. I would definitely stay there again.
The location was fabulous - only a few steps away from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Very convenient. The room was clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was ready when we arrived a couple of hours early which was great and they were able to hold our suitcases for a couple of hours after we checked out - again very convenient. I would definitely stay there again.
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Helen
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to train and bus stations! Amazing breakfast buffet including gf and df! If you don’t know the city, it was a little hard to find.
Very close to train and bus stations! Amazing breakfast buffet including gf and df! If you don’t know the city, it was a little hard to find.
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Dining
Continental breakfast is often rated good to excellent with plenty of options, though several find it pricey and miss hot items. The lounge/bar is comfortable with decent drink selection, with rare service inconsistencies.
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Terese
9 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent continental breakfast.
Excellent continental breakfast.
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Joseph
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Clean, nice hotel with a good breakfast and perfect location. You are in the heart of it all at a reasonable price. Room was a bit tight but what you would expect in a large European city unless you want to pay luxury prices or stay further out. Staff was great
Clean, nice hotel with a good breakfast and perfect location. You are in the heart of it all at a reasonable price. Room was a bit tight but what you would expect in a large European city unless you want to pay luxury prices or stay further out. Staff was great
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Melanie
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I wish I could give the staff more stars. Every member of the the team was amazing. Friendly, courteous and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic.
I wish I could give the staff more stars. Every member of the the team was amazing. Friendly, courteous and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic.
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Kim
12 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location is perfect if you’re interested in being near the train station or lots of shops. The breakfast was outstanding and the bar is a comfortable place to wind down at the end of the day. The address is Princes Street but the entrance doesn’t actually face Princes Street. A special recognition to Haley at the front desk who was very welcoming and helpful.
The location is perfect if you’re interested in being near the train station or lots of shops. The breakfast was outstanding and the bar is a comfortable place to wind down at the end of the day. The address is Princes Street but the entrance doesn’t actually face Princes Street. A special recognition to Haley at the front desk who was very welcoming and helpful.
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Marina Palomer
16 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Every thing was great but not being able to connect to the Wi-Fi from the room was really annoying and also, 15,50£ for a “continental” breakfast without any typical Scottish food was disappointing…. Room wise it was very spacious, clean and comfortable.
Every thing was great but not being able to connect to the Wi-Fi from the room was really annoying and also, 15,50£ for a “continental” breakfast without any typical Scottish food was disappointing…. Room wise it was very spacious, clean and comfortable.
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Daniel
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent location. Room very clean and spacious. Breakfast was good. Friendly staff
Excellent location. Room very clean and spacious. Breakfast was good. Friendly staff
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Carolin
22 Dec 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very chic hotel. Very central. Staff was super helpful and always nice . Small but cosy rooms. Flawless clean but could have been more cosy with som pictures on the wall. Little disappointed on the tv channels.breakfast was good but expected more choice for the price. Overall a very modern and central hotel. Great design but also very pricey but that you have to live with due to location and season
Very chic hotel. Very central. Staff was super helpful and always nice . Small but cosy rooms. Flawless clean but could have been more cosy with som pictures on the wall. Little disappointed on the tv channels.breakfast was good but expected more choice for the price. Overall a very modern and central hotel. Great design but also very pricey but that you have to live with due to location and season
10
Jeannie
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful!!! Excellent location, very friendly staff. We did not eat at hotel however did have drinks in the lounge. Very nice selection of gin, great view of the castle and nice seating. Will definitely stay here again.
Wonderful!!! Excellent location, very friendly staff. We did not eat at hotel however did have drinks in the lounge. Very nice selection of gin, great view of the castle and nice seating. Will definitely stay here again.
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Lindsay
6 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The location is very convienent for the Royal mile and Edinburgh Waverly. Breakfast was good (continental with more options) but slightly pricey since we added it on. We were lucky that we were able to get right into our room at 9 am (which we didn’t expect but they had one open), It is clean and pretty with a comfortable bed. I would stay again.
The location is very convienent for the Royal mile and Edinburgh Waverly. Breakfast was good (continental with more options) but slightly pricey since we added it on. We were lucky that we were able to get right into our room at 9 am (which we didn’t expect but they had one open), It is clean and pretty with a comfortable bed. I would stay again.
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Thor
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very cool décor and great breakfast space. Super conveniently located to both Old Town and New Town. Close to public transit – especially airport tram and bus connections. Close walk to all of the main sights. Rooms were small but quiet with surprisingly thick doors. Breakfast spread was really nice – lots of options. Very clean and like new conditions. Good value for the cost.
Very cool décor and great breakfast space. Super conveniently located to both Old Town and New Town. Close to public transit – especially airport tram and bus connections. Close walk to all of the main sights. Rooms were small but quiet with surprisingly thick doors. Breakfast spread was really nice – lots of options. Very clean and like new conditions. Good value for the cost.
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Rosie
28 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay , lovely hotel !
Fantastic stay , lovely hotel !
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Jeannette
27 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The location of the hotel is perfect! Opposite the station in the centre of the city, close to the old town and near all the shopping on George Street and Princess Street. The hotel staff were welcoming and helpful, giving us directions to the concert venue even though the trams were not running from Princess street. The hotel bar is the perfect spot to relax after a busy day. The room was clean and comfortable with everything you need for a short visit to Edinburgh. I would definitely recommend and we will be back next time we visit Edinburgh. Thanks to all the team who made the weekend special!
The location of the hotel is perfect! Opposite the station in the centre of the city, close to the old town and near all the shopping on George Street and Princess Street. The hotel staff were welcoming and helpful, giving us directions to the concert venue even though the trams were not running from Princess street. The hotel bar is the perfect spot to relax after a busy day. The room was clean and comfortable with everything you need for a short visit to Edinburgh. I would definitely recommend and we will be back next time we visit Edinburgh. Thanks to all the team who made the weekend special!
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John
17 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The breakfast was awesome! Lots of selection for lower cost. No room refrigerator !!! Central location across from Waverley station and big red bus pick up. In central Centre near all attractions. You pay too much for the room in my opinion. Spent over $1500 US dollars for 4 nights…..
The breakfast was awesome! Lots of selection for lower cost. No room refrigerator !!! Central location across from Waverley station and big red bus pick up. In central Centre near all attractions. You pay too much for the room in my opinion. Spent over $1500 US dollars for 4 nights…..
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Lorna
14 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Good location hotel. However, very small rooms and no aircon. They have an internal heat recirculation system that’s useless. Our room opened to an inner courtyard view so impossible to get fresh air into the room. It was very small and ridiculously hot. The staff were helpful and friendly, supplied a portable fan on request. However the room was literally a sweat box. Would not stay again for this reason. The corridor outside the rooms was lovely and cool!
Good location hotel. However, very small rooms and no aircon. They have an internal heat recirculation system that’s useless. Our room opened to an inner courtyard view so impossible to get fresh air into the room. It was very small and ridiculously hot. The staff were helpful and friendly, supplied a portable fan on request. However the room was literally a sweat box. Would not stay again for this reason. The corridor outside the rooms was lovely and cool!
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Nicole
11 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy location, nice and clean
Easy location, nice and clean
FAQs about Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 14.50 per person.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 6 minutes by foot from the Royal Mile. It is approximately 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from George Street.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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- 2026-09-19: 499.7136867553711USD
- 2026-09-20: 302.1584054870605USD
- 2026-09-21: 300.7491163391113USD
- 2026-09-22: 391.53353701782225USD
- 2026-09-23: 436.930780279541USD
- 2026-09-24: 348.9748974121094USD
- 2026-09-25: 391.53353701782225USD
- 2026-09-26: 422.73790377197264USD
- 2026-09-27: 270.9540564544678USD
- 2026-09-28: 270.9540564544678USD
- 2026-09-29: 303.57768959350585USD
- 2026-09-30: 357.48064253540036USD
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- 2026-10-08: 300.7491163391113USD
- 2026-10-09: 329.11487943725587USD
- 2026-10-10: 394.37214067382814USD
- 2026-10-11: 224.12755184936523USD
- 2026-10-12: 257.3252039611816USD
- 2026-10-13: 293.65266036376954USD
- 2026-10-14: 300.7491163391113USD
- 2026-10-15: 255.3418781188965USD
- 2026-10-16: 322.01842346191404USD
- 2026-10-17: 354.5821045715332USD
- 2026-10-18: 234.06255831604003USD
- 2026-10-19: 249.6747366516113USD
- 2026-10-20: 266.68619145507813USD
- 2026-10-21: 248.2506145599365USD
- 2026-10-22: 238.95565758972168USD
- 2026-10-23: 312.09342967529295USD
- 2026-10-24: 334.8020108215332USD
- 2026-10-25: 209.90469046630858USD
- 2026-10-26: 232.64327420959472USD
- 2026-10-27: 266.68619145507813USD
- 2026-10-28: 249.6747366516113USD
- 2026-10-29: 249.6747366516113USD
- 2026-10-30: 262.43833409423826USD
- 2026-10-31: 326.60646384277345USD
- 2026-11-01: 156.04171735839844USD
- 2026-11-02: 174.48245122680663USD
- 2026-11-03: 187.2460486694336USD
- 2026-11-04: 187.2460486694336USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 14.50 per person
- Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Housekeeping
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Express check-in/check-out
24-Hour Front Desk
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Non-smoking rooms
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Free wi-fi