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
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
City view
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Suite, Multiple Beds (Classic Room, 1 Queen, 1 Single Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $211
$176 nightly
$211 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of George Street. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • George Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dome - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

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.
Stay in one of 169 guestrooms featuring LED 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 safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the Eidyn, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Eidyn - 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 transportation

  • 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

  • Elevator

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

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. 362 out of 626 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 626 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 626 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 626 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 626 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location on Princes Street. Comfortable rooms, and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful.Room was clean , comfy bed and lovely view .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Station, castle, shops, restaurants all very close. Very nice room, Friendly staff. Restaurant was closed for refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Amenities
Super location visited this twice before will definitely book there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and central can be a bit busy at weekends
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, super walkable to majority of the tourist attractions. very accommodating staff. modern renovations of the rooms felt intentional, cozy, and still stylish
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vishnu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of city center, clean, convenient amenities like food on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious room, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff; fantastic breakfast; comfortable beds; great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfy room, staff was friendly and helpful, food delish!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, the rooms are comfortable, clean and warm. All of the staff were extremely polite and very helpful. The location can not be bettered.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room small but fine for a single occupant, very clean and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an amazing stay at the Mount Royal Hotel. The staff were very friendly, and helpful. The room was very clean, with a very comfortable bed. The bar has a really relaxed atmosphere, and the breakfasts are amazing. Would highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location short walk from the station and the event venue, good clean hotel, easy check in/out, only problem was a leaky shower screen where I had to use a couple of towels to mop up but over all a good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly even though building works meant facilities limited. Had good nights sleep and morning complimentary pastries a, winner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From what I saw it did look good but we never actually had breakfast there
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent stay, unremarkable but well-located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathryne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

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