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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in Edinburgh's heart, where spa treatments refresh tired muscles and the restaurant serves authentic Scottish cuisine

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Located near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood offers a quiet garden sanctuary in the busy city. Guests can book spa treatments, warm up by the lobby fireplace, enjoy breakfast at Surf & Turf, or swim in the indoor pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €109
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Enjoy an event or a match at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Practise your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails and mountain biking in the area. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Map
81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH8 8AU

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
    University of Edinburgh
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gorgeous Edinburgh architecture
    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

Upscale hotel remodelled in 2024 and located near Royal Mile
Located close to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Andrew Square, Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood provides a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Arti & Alba, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
  • Massage treatment rooms, concierge services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 160 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Recycling, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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.

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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
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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

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
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

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 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood on 22 Mar 2026 start from €109, 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.

Is Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood?

Self-parking is available for GBP 25 per day.

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?

Checkout 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 Royal Mile and Princes Street. Grassmarket and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 17 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, room and location. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights 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

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

Susan

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

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely stay, staff were friendly and the hotel was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and able to walk everywhere. Great breakfast. The restaurant on site was nice for meals or a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Belen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay, great location, staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constantinos

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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward D

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rabbi Marc

Great location near Holyroodhouse Palace, restaurants and hop on hop off bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Hotel was close to the main tourist area and university but still quiet after hours.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raju

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean. Met all our standards
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

Sarah

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

Would stay again

Staff very friendly, lovely clean room, comfy bed, well equipped shower, pool was great. Good selection of breakfast, as I'm gluten free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay . Large room. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

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

Great stay

Perfect for a trip to Edinburgh well located and staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

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

Satnam Susan

Clean comfortable and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025