Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

Hotel with spa, near Royal Mile

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Tucked away near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers a serene escape with its garden and soothing spa treatments. Relax by the fireplace in the lobby, enjoy breakfast at Surf & Turf restaurant, or unwind in the indoor pool.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$95 nightly
$113 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Lounge
Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Lounge
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Lounge
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Club Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Club Room, 1 Double Bed

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
  • Brunstane Station - 9 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 13 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 17 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 21 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 28 min walk

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 puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and local and international cuisine is served at Arti & Alba, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other features. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 160 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 25 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM–11 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ski runs nearby

Working away

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1998
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 per person

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 25 per day

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 25 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Yes, Arti & Alba offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood like?

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 18-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and 9 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers say the area is walkable and ideal for skiing.

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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast selection was excellent with good food and attentive service. (61 reviews)
  • The pool was lovely, clean, and great for kids, with many guests praising its quality and helpful staff. (24 reviews)
  • The gym was fully loaded and had great facilities with no one in it at all. (10 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffBreakfastLocationBedLobbyFoodSpaRestaurantShower

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and service
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely and clean, very comfortable bed
Melanie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spotless room, the bathroom door needs a little oil (squeak). Staff were lovely. Enjoyed the gym, pool and sauna.
Caroline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful, even when there was a slight problem with my room they sorted it straight away.
Samantha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was exceptional
Mike, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were great. Room was clean.
Janine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was excellent, clean, comfortable bed, great shower, 15mins walk to Royal mile. Staff were very helpful.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely stay, staff were friendly and the hotel was clean.
Ben, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean rooms with much improved beds since the refit. Sadly the look is more corporate and has lost the cosy Scottish feel. There was only one usable socket in the room which was limiting since most were 5amp.
Liz, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in the centre to explore everything
Greg, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room thanks to wonderful staff. Breakfast staff, particularly Nick, were outstanding.
Georgia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peter, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean spacious rooms, (we had 2). Excellent showers. Great breakfast. Friendly staff. Good location
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and able to walk everywhere. Great breakfast. The restaurant on site was nice for meals or a drink.
Gail, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay with staff very professional and friendly.
STEPHEN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great but the hot breakfast was undercooked. Sausages pale, bacon cold,
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
SUSAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. Excellent breakfast!
Maria Belen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Constantinos, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, great location, staff were great
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Robert, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service and great facility
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and comfortable
chantal, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

It was a good location
Edward D, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location near Holyroodhouse Palace, restaurants and hop on hop off bus.
Rabbi Marc, 2-night trip