Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool
Air conditioning
Spa
Bar
Room service

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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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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

Club Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Very good

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Excellent

Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

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Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

About this property

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

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

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.

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.

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available.

Free WiFi
Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Arti & Alba
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Self parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Indulge with body treatments, massages, or body wraps at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a gym and a sauna
Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds, overall comfort, and cleanliness
Within a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and 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, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 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)

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
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

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

TV with cable channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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: 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Karen

5 Jun 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satnam Susan

4 Jun 2025

Clean comfortable and friendly staff

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

3 Jun 2025

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

Good hotel close to the centre of town. No frills but helpful staff, clean and overall a good stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cyril

1 Jun 2025

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Raahmi

30 May 2025

House keeping was very poor - room was not cleaned, utensils were left uncleaned. And, the telephone was not working. In spite of making request to fix the problem four times, the telephone was not fixed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family

29 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

N/a

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika Marie

27 May 2025

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family

25 May 2025

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

We had a lovely stay, a few things would have made it a bit more special. Despite staying in a superior room we weren’t give towelling robes in order to use the pool facilities so please be aware you need to take something with you, slightly disappointing when paying over £500 a night. Please also be aware that no one really monitors the pool area, people were in there with mobile phones and alcohol and we used it towards the end of the day and it could have been cleaner. We also felt sorry for the staff who were on breakfast service on the Saturday as they struggled to keep up with replenishing food and clearing tables, they seemed a bit understaffed.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

17 May 2025

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with group

16 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really clean and comfortable. Good walk to royal mile. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Stayed here first, little did we know it was the last decent shower we would find in Scotland and London 😂

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family

14 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

One of the front desk staff was rude during multiple interactions. And, the taxi company they called to take us to the airport charged me twice what it cost us to get to the hotel from the airport. I told the driver about his jacked up rates (plus he added 6 english pounds to be meter amount - I guess it was his built in tip). I hold the hotel responsible for doing business with such a company - I couldn't be the first person this has happened to...The property is several blocks from and at the bottom of the steep hill from the shopping district. I knew that when I booked but wouldn't stay there again because of the location, having experienced it firsthand. The room was spacious and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was okay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Eloisa

13 May 2025

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Anwar

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

12 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

The room ac was pathetic and did not work , even at maximum speed there was hardly any air conditioning. We had to ask for a fan as it was stifling in the room . The hairdryer was of absolutely poor quality. It took me an hour to dry my hair where it takes me half an hour usually!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

12 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

9 May 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family

5 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was very nice, updated. The bathroom was modern, spa-like with a great walk-in shower that had plenty of water power. The large television was also a plus. Location was a little bit of a walk uphill to the central area of the Royal Mile, but still in a good area. Overall, a very pleasant stay for us and would definitely go back again.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

1 May 2025

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

Great stay at a nice hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group

28 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

27 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Used to stay here when it was a Mcdonald hotel. Not as good now am afraid. You've lost the Scottish theme altogether. Had to change rooms as first one was not ready correctly when we arrived. Still not ready when we returned at 5 00 so were given another room. Concierge when we found one was very hazy about services/buses etc. Spa doesn't look as good either so didn't book any treatments That wouldn't have happened previously. We won't stay again am afraid

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

23 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Concierge not friendly but cheerfully declared room only. Clealy breakfast that appeared included in the deal flashing up on the booking on expedia, not included

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with family

21 Apr 2025

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

Short trip to Edinburgh marriott

The trip was an impromptu trip away with my son and wanted a trusted Brand close to travel links abs with leisure and this did not disappoint. The whole place was new, fresh and clean. Food was good and staff friendly . They even had an Easter hunt for kids

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with partner

20 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely comfortable hotel excellent staff pool and sauna and changing facilities were very clean. Very close to Arthur’s Seat. Away from hustle and bustle so peaceful but easy walking distance. Also close to station.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

19 Apr 2025

Pleasant stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The concierge was extremely helpful with dinner suggestions, making reservations for us and directing us to the bus we needed to take. Would come back to the hotel again and recommend it to friends traveling to Edinburgh.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Travelled with partner

18 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel staff were very accommodating. The facilities were very clean. The food was great. We had a great stay and will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatyanna

Travelled with family

13 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything about my stay there was great. I recommend eating out in town. The hotel restaurant was not that good, but the surrounding restaurants are amazing. The Spa there was ok.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025