The Proposals
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The proposals for a Mollie’s Motel and Diner within Edinburgh Park would mark the brand’s first location in Scotland.
The proposals respond directly to the growing demand for visitor accommodation within Edinburgh Park, particularly in light of the recently approved AEG Arena, which is expected to significantly increase footfall and activity in the area, as well as visitor demand for hotels.
The site’s location on the Edinburgh tramline also offers excellent accessibility for airport passengers, helping to meet wider city needs by providing additional bedspace for those travelling via Edinburgh Airport.
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At this stage, the proposals comprise:
Meeting and event spaces
Staff facilities and back-of-house spaces
Mollie’s signature signage will be featured on the building’s façade and freestanding within the site to provide visibility and assist with wayfinding for guests. Signage consent will be sought through a separate application process
Approximately 200 guest bedrooms offering a mix of accommodation types to suit a range of visitors. These include standard double and twin rooms, bunk bedrooms, and fully accessible rooms
A reception and lounge area accessed via the building’s southern frontage, providing a convenient entrance for guests arriving from the nearby tram, train and bus connections
New hard and soft landscaping across the site. The proposed landscaping strategy, while still being developed, will seek to integrate with the wider masterplan
Diner with outdoor terrace, connected internally to the hotel reception but also featuring independent street access from the west, welcoming the wider public as well as hotel guests. The western façade will also likely open onto an external seating area and terrace, creating a lively, active space that connects with the future landscaped public realm corridor beneath the tramline
A modern, fit-for-purpose hotel building
located on the western edge of the site, designed to be in keeping with the height and scale of surrounding buildings and maintain a consistent and cohesive townscape, while also delivering a low-carbon and energy-efficient design
Cycle and car parking provision with electric vehicle charging points
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