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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Princes Street

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby lounge
Property amenity
Daily full breakfast for a fee
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room (1 Queen and 2 Single beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grassmarket - 16 min walk - 1.4 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

  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rocksalt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4-star spa hotel near Princes Street
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

  • 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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood to the airport?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is 8.4 mi (29-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 Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood on Jun 11, 2026 start from CA $294, 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 2.9 mi (13-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 19.9 mi (48-min drive) from Silver Sands 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 body scrubs, mani/pedis, and body wraps.

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. 575 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Sophy

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

Russell

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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6/10 Okay

Samira

Is nearby attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lilibeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V efficient n lovely staff, good choice for breakfast buffet and offers cooked breakfast; clean room, good facilities w sauna/pool/gym, comfy bed/good sleep, near to Arthur's Seat n good outdoor spaces/tourist attractions/Royal Mile; near to a tesco express, cafes/restaurants/RC church. Bus stop is just v near.as well.perfect hotel.
Great choice for breakfast buffet and offers cooked breakfast.
Lovely restaurant and bar.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, breakfast was great, pool was clean and a good size, the room was comfy and the maid was attentive and helpful. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Very friendly staff. Very clean room and comfy queen bed. Added bonus was the swimming pool and sauna. In a great location for the old town. Will definitely use again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and well laid out. Perfect for a long weekend. The bar and breakfast were busy at times, but it was for a short time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy room and amenities, great breakfast, good location, friendly and professional staff. Look forward to staying at a Marriott again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ever . Lovely staff . Lovely location . Tesco 2 mins away . Arthur’s seat very close .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely and clean, very comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, room and location. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay, staff were friendly and the hotel was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities and staff were great. Very welcoming and helpful. The waiting staff were also very accommodating and efficient. The room was lovely and very comfortable beds. Great location. Views not amazing but what can you expect from city centre. We would recommend for families as well as couples due to the amenities and location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful, beautiful clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the centre to explore everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and nice. Location is fantastic near Royal Mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay, great location, staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful, even when there was a slight problem with my room they sorted it straight away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Priyam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great. Room was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, the bathroom door needs a little oil (squeak). Staff were lovely. Enjoyed the gym, pool and sauna.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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