Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Club Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Royal Mile and Princes Street. This 160-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princes Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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
  • ‪Marriott Executive Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Santu Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe at the Palace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rocksalt - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

At Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Self parking is available for GBP 25 per day. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Arti & Alba
  • Arti & Alba

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

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
  • 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

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 6.00 percent will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Apr 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood on May 3, 2026 start from $215, 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.

What's there to see around Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

This hotel is situated in Old Town Edinburgh within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Grassmarket less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 25 per day.

Is there a spa at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and body wraps.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood feature a casino?

No, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Arti & Alba.

Will Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

The closest major airport to Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.4 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood.

Does Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John D

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great but the hot breakfast was undercooked. Sausages pale, bacon cold,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shabib

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish there was a wider and fresh variety of food.
Marriot Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Janine

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming. They attebded to all of our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a really lovely stay at the Marriott Hotel Holyrood. From check‑in to checkout, the staff were friendly, welcoming, and made us feel at home. A special thank‑you to Dylan on the night team, who went above and beyond to help us with room service. His kindness and effort genuinely made our stay even better. Would happily stay again — highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room temperature fluctuation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, room and location. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a great size, the shower was fantastic, and the room was clean and fresh. It was quiet at night giving a peaceful sleep. The gentleman at the reception when we arrived was proffessional and helpful. The only thing i wished was that there was more seating areas to relax in near the bar and restaurant. A lovely hotel, and the booking in was quick on the arrival xx
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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