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Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Family Studio, 2 Double Beds
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Mini-fridge, microwave, dishwasher, electric kettle
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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36 Simpson Loan, Quartermile, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9GF
  • Place, University of Edinburgh
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Museum of Scotland
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

Family Studio, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from The Meadows and University of Edinburgh. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from National Museum of Scotland and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from St. Giles' Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • University of Edinburgh - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Museum of Scotland - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 15 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Library Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doctors Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Civerinos Slice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sandy Bell's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from The Meadows
Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh offers 107 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. 32-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 107 guestrooms featuring microwaves and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (79 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (114 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 13 2025 to May 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 50 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night (maximum GBP 50 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Residence Inn By Marriott Edinburgh Scotland
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Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Able to walk to all the sites we wanted to see. Easy to find places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, very friendly staff! Walkable to all attractions. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aishwarya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dropped our daughter at University of Edinburgh. We couldn’t have gotten closer to the main campus. Great location. All major sights were walkable. WONDERFUL buffet breakfast each morning very quiet and clean. 2-room suite type hotel with kitchenette and sitting area in separate room with tv. Highly recommend. Will stay again when visiting our daughter.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil J

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

Great location, clean, newer building

Great location on the university campus, an easy walk to the Royal Mile, adjacent shopping, restaurants, good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located .... breakfast is quite crowded as the dinning area is quite small ... check in kinda late 4 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Rather convenient

Very good stay. Split acs were added. Room spacious and laundry room access is free. Location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent food, plenty of options. My biggest complaint is not having someone at the reception desk who doesn’t have a strong accent. I needed help with a taxi and over the phone I couldn’t understand them and I felt very stranded in a big city
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast and the complimentary laundry facility was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort

not as bad as the reviews make out

I picked this hotel due to its proximity to my office.
I have to say I was put off by the bad reviews. But I thought I’d give it a try. It was surprisingly ok.
Good points - friendly enough staff, bed was comfortable, room was airy, breakfast was decent and plentiful.
Bad points - pillows were not great, breakfast area pretty rammed in the morning and chaotic, room decent but a little tired in places.
Overall I would stay again, as its pretty decent and a good base for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Meiqin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and kept clean with daily housekeeping. The Breakfast was sumptuous with a good variety menu. Hotel location is perfect for the city sights making most walkable distance. The hotel offers umbrellas to rent @£2.00 per 48 hrs knowing Scottish weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to all places we wanted to visit. We could walk or get a tram or train or bus easily. Breakfast was very good every morning. Rooms were comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ana-Lia, Claremont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is located close to some key sightseeing like the Greyfriars Bobby and kirkyard as well as shops and restaurants. It's right across from a University of Edinburgh campus and there's a Starbucks and a Sainsbury's about a block away. Breakfast items are the same every day, but there are ample options to choose from and the coffee machines are available 24/7 as is the laundry room. They even have cold cuts and a variety of breads to make to-go sandwiches for the day or to save some for an afternoon snack. The room had a mini fridge, a microwave oven, and a dishwasher. We were busy sightseeing, but we were able to have a few dinners in and save some money. There were items from previous guests left under the pull out couch, so the room didn't seem thoroughly clean, but when we brough it to their attention, they took care of it right away. The mattresses had pads that looked lumpy, but the beds were comfortable. Overall, while some things things could be improved, the casual environment made our stay comfortable. We were well fed to start our day, and we were able to wash our clothes halfway through our vacation, which was crucial when packing light.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atoussa

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing start!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ma Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Okay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hemant

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hernan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Second bed

The second bed was terrible and I could not sleep due to this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Frustrating experience

The hotel was undergoing a major renovation, and while they informed us about this after we booked it, the inconvenience was greater than expected. They offered a discount upon our expressing our issues, which they later denied and I have yet to receive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025