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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Edinburgh Castle

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU
  • Place, Palace of Holyroodhouse
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Club Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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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. Edinburgh Castle and Murrayfield Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Calton Hill - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Princes Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marriott Executive Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Holyrood 9A - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4-star spa hotel near Edinburgh Castle
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, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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
  • Garden
  • 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

  • Bedsheets 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 in guestrooms
  • 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

Important information

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
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
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. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

National rating

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

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean. Met all our standards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and well kept. Thank you for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the centre to explore everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, West Orange

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay with staff very professional and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm disabled staff very kind and helpful nothing too much trouble
Just plain old me very happy to be in my home town
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabbi Marc

Great location near Holyroodhouse Palace, restaurants and hop on hop off bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay . Large room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Staff very friendly, lovely clean room, comfy bed, well equipped shower, pool was great. Good selection of breakfast, as I'm gluten free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

Booked for a night. Lovely hotel and staff, would stay here agin
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

amar

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible place. Bad food. Bad room. AC doesn't work. Paid 1000 pounds for 3 days. Terrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good stay. expensive but solid. the food was not great. i only are once do maybe not a fair assessment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel for business trip
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay, great location, staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025