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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Daily full breakfast (GBP 20.00 per person)
Lobby lounge
View from property
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪11 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
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

With a stay at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. .This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grassmarket and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from 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 - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 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

  • ‪Marriott Executive Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Canons' Gait - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Piggs - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 160 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Arti & Alba, a restaurant which specializes in local and international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 0 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 11 AM.
Arti & Alba - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Arti & Alba - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 20 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

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • 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
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch 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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Hannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel, in a great location but I would advise the parking is £25 a stay and only have 10 spaces. There is plenty of parking across the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah Louise

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, perfect for a few days stay, good food and helpful staff. Air con worked well and good facilities, shower and toiletries all good except fan not working in bathroom. Plenty of tea, coffee water etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, Oakville

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very comfortable and clean. Bed and pillows great and coffee replenished and plentiful. Only thing I would say is it is not clear if fridge in room is working. It appeared to be cold one day but not next. Food and service at bar were both lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Disliked: Staff & service
Through no fault of their own the staff couldn’t cope. Very disappointing breakfast experience. Staff had called in sick leaving colleagues run off their feet with queues waiting to enter restaurant. Possibly the worst service I’ve ever experienced having used the services of many hotels over many years. Room was in need of a refresh but was comfortable. Price was extortionate but understandable at this time of year when prices are always inflated due to Christmas in edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception staff seemed largely uninterested in the concerns of guests
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Long wait to be served with breakfast and choice wasn't that good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was excellent, clean, comfortable bed, great shower, 15mins walk to Royal mile. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious, well equipped room in lovely hotel. Nice breakfast and all staff were fantastic. Happy, helpful and courteous at all times, recommending sights and tours to guests to ensure best experience in Edinburgh.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean spacious rooms, (we had 2). Excellent showers. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast value for money. Set us up for the day to tackle the hills
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constantinos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As always, a clean and very confortable room, quiet and warm, excellent facilities (love the swimming pool) and very good breakfast! Everyone is very kind and helpful, smiling and ready to help with anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, spa treatments and staff lovely in spa after cancelling treatments they managed to accommodate a 25min treatment each but still waiting on refund for other treatments paid for
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whittingham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raju

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff were good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Spotless room thanks to wonderful staff. Breakfast staff, particularly Nick, were outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!! Except the elevator got stuck between the floors for a little less than an hour. 9people in a very small elevator was bad and the air was hot and stifling with one person actually passing out. The evening staff didn’t seem too concerned but the morning crew took care and tried to make it right other than that incident….it was comfortable and the area was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025