Edinburgh, United KingdomNew Town
Motel One Edinburgh Princes
Tartan-trimmed budget crashpad
New Town Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Opened
2014
Price
$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
Motel OneTartan-trimmed budget crashpad
The property trades budget uniformity for cheeky Scottish character, built around an all-day gin lounge with front-row city views.
What it’s good at
Listed
A retained 1920s neoclassical facade fronts a converted former Woolworths department store.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Waverley Station sits directly across the street, and the cobblestones of the Old Town are only a short walk away.
The rooms
Bedrooms are compact and straightforward, fitted with box-spring beds and granite rainfall showers. Selected rooms look directly toward the Old Town.
Bar
One Lounge
Glass pendants hang over long communal tables. Mornings begin with an organic continental buffet, followed by evening drinks and toasties.
How it began
The building spent six decades as Edinburgh's flagship Woolworths, crowned by an octagonal sandstone tower that still stands over Princes Street.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.