Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
Step into an oasis of relaxation amidst a bustling city – indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments or savor local flavors at this haven’s very own restaurant.

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Lobby
Meeting facility
Property amenity
Property amenity
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU

What's nearby

  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 18 min walk

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 Canons' Gait - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog DogHouse Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Piggs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tolbooth Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Upscale hotel near Royal Mile
Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle are located near Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, which provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Surf & Turf, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals on site and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Massage treatment rooms, a porter/bellhop, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 157 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Surf & Turf

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • 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 available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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 fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood on Mar 2, 2025 start from CA $133.4, 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.

Is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dynamic Earth, Royal Mile, and Princes Street. Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is 12 minutes by foot and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 13 minutes.

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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1004 reviews

8.6/10

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

Amy

Beautiful comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Great room and breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Lovely hotel and room was spacious staff were lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

HERNAN

Excellent option for visiting the old city.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Lovely hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Walkable distance from Waverley Station. Good shopping area within easy reach. Good restaurant within hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

The hotel was nice, staff were lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Great room with huge and comfy bed, only a 10 min walk from the centre which is very handy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiranmayi

This is very walkable to every major attraction around here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Nice big rooms and great walk-in shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

We had a lovely overnight stay, picked because it was close to walking to the Festival Theatre. Room was lovely and large, bathroom nice and everything clean. Staff in the the restaurant were very helpful and friendly. Breakfat was very good a wide variety to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Menasha

Little far our from center of town but overall happy with stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Very very good hotel in a great location, with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Very enjoyable three day stay at the Marriott. The room, food and staff were all excellent, couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Found the staff to be very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Great location and very good secure parking over the road
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohan Kumar

Location was ideal, walkable to all attractions in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara

Great hotel for a few days in Edinburgh. Location is super convinient and staff were so helpful. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omer

The room was spacious and very clean. Convenient walk to old town. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

It was in a perfect location - close enough to walk everywhere but far enough from the hubbub of the Royal Mile to be able to enjoy a quiet nights sleep. The service was unparalleled and everything was extremely clean. A great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Clean warm great standards. Nice gym and pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Petra

Great location, great service, great bed, great room. In short: great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TJ

Breakfast is so good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Great stay very friendly and helpful staff Large room clean though out Good quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024