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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Property class: 4
4-star spa hotel near Royal Mile

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A Marriott hotel exterior with outdoor seating, a flower arch, and a statue.
Property amenity
A Marriott hotel with a modern facade, a flag, and a red car in front.
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a variety of bottles.
A buffet setup with various food items and beverages.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chairs, and a small table.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a small desk with a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, two chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

Club Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Twin Beds (1 Queen and 2 Single beds)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a lamp.

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds (1 Queen and 2 Single beds)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Royal Mile and Princes Street. Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The World's End - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tempting Tattie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4-star spa hotel near Royal Mile
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 0 square feet (0 square meters) and includes conference space. A sauna, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood was completed in June 2024.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 0 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1998
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers 160 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 4 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 25 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Holyrood Hotel
Holyrood Macdonald
Holyrood Macdonald Hotel
Hotel Holyrood
Hotel Macdonald Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood Edinburgh
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh
Macdonald Hotel Holyrood
Macdonald Holyrood Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

Frequently asked questions

How close is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood to the airport?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is 8.4 mi (34-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood on Nov 8, 2026 start from CA $209, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood.

How close is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood to the beach?

This hotel is 3 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 6.1 mi (30-min drive) from Cramond Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 25 per day.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a pool?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood features an indoor pool.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a restaurant?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is home to Arti & Alba, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body treatments, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood to downtown Edinburgh?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is 0.5 mi away from Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Convenient location for trains station and city centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay They had whatever was required for us We enjoyed the breakfast and evening swim in the swimming pool Our bed was comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Hotel very clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly, kind and very helpful. The room was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast with a lot of choices from buffet or a menu ! Staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel!0
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent and near Holyrood Park, staff really friendly and helpful. Breakfast very good with lots of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was fantastic, clean room fantastic facilities and fantastic staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Easy walk to main attractions and the royal mile and right next to Holyrood park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room. The staff were absolutely outstanding: friendly and welcoming. Great breakfast buffet and “a la carte” options. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and fine hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just fantastic, location, staff, food, especially the haggis balls.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice breakfast, lovely staff and nice room, and the best location! Loved
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyable stay. Staff were helpful and friendly. Ideal location for central Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, friendly and polite staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City center is close, you can walk to majority of turist atractions, staff is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful even for things like sending laundry out to be cleaned. Room was spacious, modern and bathroom was perfect. Fantastic location walking distance to “the Mile”, old town and the Castle. Tesco convenience grocery store nearby along with cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxed stay, all staff were extremely helpful and very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
We did not get to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of quality shops, bars and great choice of places to eat. The facilities at the hotel are excellent and all the staff are very helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, they upgraded our room for a small fee when we asked. Good food and drinks in the many different areas. Golf course was beautiful and the staff was all very accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, friendly staff. Great location. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay, great location, staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Is nearby attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026