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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Royal Mile

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Lobby
Indoor pool
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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$575
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July

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81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU
  • Royal Mile
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Edinburgh
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Club Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Royal Mile and Princes Street. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, Arti & Alba, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Arti & Alba is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Enjoy the gym and sauna. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Old Town Edinburgh hotel include Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 3 min drive - 1.3 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Piggs - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to 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 metres) 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers 160 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 AM to 11 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arti & Alba
  • Arti & Alba

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1998
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Renovated entire property - June 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 available for GBP 40 per night.

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: from approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 25 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40 per night

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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, 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 all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood on 7 Jul 2025 start from NZ$668.64, including 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.

Is parking available at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yep, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood has a self car park for GBP 25 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

The closest beach to Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is Portobello Beach (4.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a pool?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood has an indoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an indoor pool, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is a hit with families.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

No, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

No, pets are not allowed.

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Great for business trips

Great stay, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location for exploring Edinburgh, lovely staff in the main and great room. what lets it down is the attention to detail, the brass plates on the doors for example covered with finger prints and not cleaned whilst we were there, sand on our floor (sorry) and not hoovered, breakfast not kept replenished even though we were right in the middle, tables not wiped properly otherwise wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very calm and well run Marriott; the staff were very helpful, from the front desk to the bartenders. It's far enough out from the Old Town to be pretty quiet most of the week (though there was some local revelry on Friday), but right on the 35 Bus so you can get back and forth to tourist. Plus, only 5-10 minutes from Holyrood Park if you are interested in hiking. Would definitely book again when I am back in Edinburgh.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoroughly enjoyed 2 night stay in March. Overall, everything excellent. From arrival - lovely reception, friendly, helpful staff. Room - large, comfortable and very well equipped. Breakfast - service and food excellent. Pool and Sauna very welcome after a day touring Edinburgh. Bar staff knowledgeable and friendly. Housekeeping staff friendly and efficient. 12 midday check out straightforward and seamless, again friendly, helpful staff. Would not hesitate to recommend. Location excellent and hotel exceeded expectation. Would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Praful

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSHANTH

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Lovely staff

Great hotel, good value for money, very friendly staff. Will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late booking to attend a party near by great price and great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was closer to places I wanted to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good, bed comfortable. The desk staff were good for the most part but the man who checked us in wasn’t particularly clear in his voice. He asked us if we’d booked breakfast - I thought we had. He said it wasn’t showing and asked us to check and come back and let him know. We didn’t come back, of course as 6 floors is a bit far to come down. It was my mistake as my booking seemed to not show the breakfast booking. The room was a little loud at the back of the property as it was overlooking a school and the windows were letting in a bit of cold air. Perhaps time for some thicker windows! However, the room was nice and comfortable, the lobby area modern and stylish (also spotless). The location is great for a walk down the Royal Mile and you are a 5 minute walk from any buses to get you around town. I think i would stay here again! The prices when booking were fairly reasonable. They even left a special birthday plate with treats on it in my room.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay, Round Rock

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and clean property!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

6/10 Okay

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

OK.

No storage for non hanging garments. No coffee machine. A bit ‘tired’ in places. But did its job overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALISON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very considerate and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025