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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Property class: 4

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A balcony with a view of a historic cityscape, a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a bowl of strawberries.
A restaurant with large windows, tables set with chairs, and a view of trees and buildings.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a mirror, and a small table with a vase.
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a wine rack with bottles and glasses.
A Gothic-style cathedral with intricate spires and a large clock tower, surrounded by a cityscape with historic buildings and a bridge.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2DG
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a view, and a lamp.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Bed)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a bookshelf, a view of the city, and a TV on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, Multiple Beds (Classic Room, 1 Queen, 1 Single Bed)

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds (Classic Room, 1 Queen, 1 Single Bed)

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds (Classic Room, 1 Queen, 1 Single Bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Room, Castle View, 1 Queen)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a window with a view of a cityscape, and a shelf with decorative items.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Room, Castle View, 1 Queen)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Room, 1 wee Double Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Room, 1 wee Double Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Room, 1 wee Double Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Classic Room, 2 Single Beds)

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Classic Room, 2 Single Beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Superior Room Castle View, 1 King Bed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a view of the city through large windows.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Superior Room Castle View, 1 King Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection offers 169 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Eidyn
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the local sightseeing and the clean accommodations
  • Steps from Princes Street and 2 minutes by foot from George Street
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Eidyn - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Scott`s Bar - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 36 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Eidyn
  • Scott`s Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 36 per day (1969 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street
Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
Mercure Princes
Mercure Princes Hotel
Mercure Princes Street Hotel
Mercure Princes Street
Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel Scotland
Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 713 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 713 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 713 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 713 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 713 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience and will definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice and gave us recommendations for restaurants and pubs in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent place to stay. The rooms clean and the location great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Senka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, well maintained and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delight this hotel was. Super central, the nicest employees, we had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfull hotel in the heart of Edinburgh
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect location between the old and new town. Staff extremely nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very nice staff! Descent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located across from the Scott monument. Close to the airport tram and train. Convenient to both Old Town and New Town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, bar and restaurant were under renovations but they provided a grab and go breakfast which was nice
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Freek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, centrally located, and amazing staff
Bedroom view
And to the right
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Clean and comfortable room with very friendly staff in a great location for exploring the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience staying at mount royal! The staff was my greatest surprise, so gentle and nice! Breakfast was very delicious with great variety and the best view!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Amazing location. Everyone was very helpful. A lovely experience. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Amenities
Super location visited this twice before will definitely book there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

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