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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood

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Edinburgh
Oct 22, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025
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🖨️ 44-131-5504545

Address

81 Holyrood Road

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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood Review

Featuring a treatment room, sauna facilities, and an indoor pool, the 4-star Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel is located near the entertainment district of Edinburgh. This Edinburgh hotel includes a heated swimming pool and an à la carte restaurant.

The hotel serves English breakfast in the morning. This sophisticated property features Surf Turf Holyrood restaurant serving Scottish cuisine. Guests are welcome to the library bar to relax with a drink. There is a soup restaurant serving British food 5 minutes' stroll away.

The sophisticated property boasts a unique location near a train station and offers easy access to Arthur's Seat hike, which is 5 minutes away by car. The parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" is 10 minutes on foot from the luxurious hotel, while The Scottish Parliament and the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse are both nearby.

This smoke-free accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Joe Muir's Pond 15 minutes' stroll away. There is The Robertson Mausoleum Parish Church quite close to Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel.

For those travelling from afar, Edinburgh airport is 26 minutes' drive away.

The Holyrood Edinburgh welcomes guests to 156 refurbished rooms. Some of them come with Wi-Fi along with coffee/tea making equipment. The units are designed in a contemporary manner. The private bathrooms are appointed with a sauna and a separate toilet together with a hairdryer and towels.

This Edinburgh hotel also offers a sauna and spa therapy for extra charge. The property features a gym, aerobics classes, and barbecue grills on site. A gym facility, along with aerobics classes, is included at the accommodation to help guests maintain their physical well-being. A comfortable stay at this hotel awaits you with a wellness area and a spa lounge featuring body scrub, pedicure, and manicure.

Key Features

  • indoor swimming pool
  • free wifi
  • spa and wellness centre
  • family rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • fitness centre
  • restaurant
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • bar
  • good breakfast

Impressions

Pros

  • Incredible prestigious hotel with lovely views of the mountains.
  • Magnificent central location right at The Scottish Parliament.
  • Surrounded by a hill and a park.
  • Ample sized rooms have great sized bedrooms, plus armchairs, a hair dryer, and an iron.
  • Some units with perfect decor.
  • Lovely breakfast available daily with a mix of a porridge, a cappuccino and fried eggs etc.
  • It serves local fare in a pleasant on-site restaurant.
  • Downstairs bar with hot drinks and well presented bites.
  • Helpful service and excellent facilities.
  • Great prices for the area.

Cons

  • A few quests expressed dissatisfaction with very dated bathrooms.
  • A few staff members might seem not that friendly at times.

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus
  • Electric kettle

Rooms

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Relax

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking
  • Golf course
  • Sports trainer

Activities for Kids

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Reviews

3.9 based on recent ratings

  • 4.2

    Cleanliness

  • 4.2

    Comfort

  • 4

    Facilities

  • 3.8

    Free WiFi

  • 4.3

    Location

  • 3.7

    Value for money

5

We loved the cleanliness of the hotel, with the friendly cleaners doing a great job. The hotel facilities, including the well-equipped gym and swimming pool, were fantastic. The location was excellent, with easy access to all the main areas for shopping and attractions, including the famous Christmas Market. the breakfast served to us at our table was excellent, with plenty of choices.

Nothing not to love!

5

The location is ideal, being at the bottom of the Royal Mile and just a short walk from the main areas of the city. The hotel facilities were excellent, with a fully equipped gym and a decent-sized pool. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The breakfast was delicious, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The hotel is also conveniently located right next to a bus stop, which made it easy for us to hop on and off the tour buses and explore the city.

Everything is what we need and want.

5

The location was excellent - close to the city center and with great views of the famous local landmark Arthur's Seat. The hotel itself was beautiful inside, with a stunning bar area. The staff were outstanding, especially the reception staff who were friendly and helpful. We were able to leave our luggage before and after check-in/check-out times, which was convenient. The breakfast included in the rate was fresh, warm, and had plenty of choices. the hotel was clean, had good facilities, and provided a comfortable stay.

All was perfect, with no negative aspects to mention.

5

It was opposite the Dynamic Earth attraction, which we highly recommend, and there were Sight Seeing tour buses directly outside. it was within walking distance and a nice walk from Waverley station. It was also easy to get to popular landmarks. The breakfast was delicious, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Nothing to fault.

5

Excellent location near the Palace of Holyroodhouse and all attractions in this city. Beautiful hotel with welcoming and friendly staff.- Comfortable and spacious room with a lovely view of Arthurs seat.- Good size toiletries provided and fresh milk available on request.

Nothing.

Rooms

Standard King Room

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Size: 25 m2
Double

Deluxe Double Room

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Size: 25 m2
Double

Standard Twin Room

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Size: 25 m2
Twin

Deluxe King Room

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Size: 25 m2
Double

Standard Double Room

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Size: 25 m2
Double

Junior King Suite

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Size: 30 m2
Suite

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Nelson Monument 990 m (3248 ft)
  • Royal Mile 1.17 km (3839 ft)
  • Dynamic Earth 260 m (853 ft)
  • Scottish National Gallery 1.50 km (4921 ft)
  • National Museum of Scotland 1.20 km (3937 ft)
  • Holyrood Park 690 m (2264 ft)
  • Calton Hill 990 m (3248 ft)
  • Princes Street Gardens 1.89 km (1.17 mi.)
  • Edinburgh Old Town 940 m (3084 ft)
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions 1.26 km (4134 ft)

Restaurants nearby

  • Clarinda's Tea Room 210 m (689 ft)
  • The Kilderkin 220 m (722 ft)
  • Pibroch Scottish Restaurant 380 m (1247 ft)
  • The Holyrood 9A 400 m (1312 ft)
  • Hendersons Holyrood 40 m (131 ft)
  • Tolbooth Tavern 260 m (853 ft)
  • Starbucks Canongate 150 m (492 ft)
  • Cafe Vivo 190 m (623 ft)
  • Hemma 50 m (164 ft)

Transportation

  • Holyrood Road 10 m (33 ft)
  • Viewcraig Street 140 m (459 ft)
  • Museum of Edinburgh 180 m (591 ft)
  • Dynamic Earth 190 m (623 ft)
  • Bus Station 1.00 km (3281 ft)
  • Edinburgh 1.33 km (4364 ft)

Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood FAQ

Which popular attractions are located near Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel?
Staying at Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel, you shouldn't miss Edinburgh's main landmarks, the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" and the royal Holyrood Park, located within 10 and 20 minutes on foot respectively.
Is the airport close to the sophisticated 4-star Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel?
The sophisticated 4-star Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel is placed within a 26-minute drive from Edinburgh airport.
Are there parking facilities in the hotel?
The hotel offers parking spaces, located on site.