Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Bed) | Balcony view
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Room, 1 wee Double Bed)
City view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
City view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room With Three Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Classic Single

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Privilege Room With One Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room, Castle View, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room, 1 Queen Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Next Generation Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Princes Street
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 Princes Street. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy garden views while dining at Scott`s on Princes Street
  • 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 clean accommodations and the local sightseeing
  • 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.
Scott`s on Princes Street - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
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

  • Scott`s Bar
  • Scott`s on Princes Street

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

  • Lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • 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
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 26 2026 to April 3 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
The property will be renovating from January 26 2026 to April 3 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 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).

National rating

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. 258 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 450 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The friendliest and most professional staff. Every single person in that hotel was pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was great. Nice bar. Rooms were clean and nice. I just wish that they had a mini fridge in the room. Other than that everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rheanon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and modern. The staff was all very friendly helpful. The vestibule of the hotel smelled wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with the necessary facilities. Well stocked breakfast buffet. Friendly and helpful staff on the front desk and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very dated but served a purpose. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bambi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. The view from dining area was incredible. Looking straight at the castle. Easy walk from the train station and to get around town. Unfortunately they were booked and only had a room with not a great view. The hospitality overall amazing. Day and night !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
overall, the hotel was great value. The location is excellent. My room was small but comfortable, well designed and efficient (newly refurbished).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, place to sleep, roof over your head. I paid for the buffet but they say I didn’t and that they “understand the booking may have been confusing.” I wasn’t confused. I paid for the buffet and didn’t get it. But other than that, it’s perfect location, manageable walk to Edinburgh Castle and city. Friendly and efficient service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Room was clean and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Great variety to choose from and very tasty. Location was excellent also. Right in the centre of everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Archie

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean comfy .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive and friendly staff. Great location. Absolutely sufficient rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JILLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom and bathroom were very clean.. We ate in the restaurant... The food and the service were outstanding... The staff are very friendly and obliging... Hotel is perfectly located for the centre of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynis

Liked: Amenities
My experience at this hotel was outstanding. I felt like the staff went out of their way to make my stay comfortable. From the staff at reception, to the staff cleaning my room, I felt well taken care of and will stay here my next adventure to Edinburgh.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Had a room with a stunning view. Nice staff. Not the most comfortable bed and walls are thin!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Small room. Outdated decor and scuffed doorways etc. Windows have no proper seal - sounds like they are open when closed. If you have a room facing Princes street and castle view it’s nice but very loud. Need extremely good ear plugs. Can also hear tv and voices from rooms next door. Called front desk to switch to a back of hotel room and told it’s noisy there as well. This hotel advertises sound proofing. That is an absolute lie. Would not stay here again for the price. Let down. Really disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Thornton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean front desk was helpful. Location is good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nice, the room was a bit smaller than expected. But was a nice spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location was conveniently located and clean Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Breakfast option had good food variety.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025