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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
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Suite, Multiple Beds (Classic Room, 1 Queen, 1 Single Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
A Gothic-style cathedral with intricate spires and a large clock tower, surrounded by a cityscape with historic buildings and a bridge.
A historic building complex with multiple structures, including a prominent tower and a large central building with classical architecture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $337
$268 nightly
$337 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6

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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 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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 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 - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬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. 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 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

  • 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

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)

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. 392 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 687 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, very nice staff! Descent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if it's your first time in Edinburgh. Louis was very helpful at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly opened restaurant is lovely, beautiful view and nice breakfast. Location of hotel is very central and convenient for walking everywhere. Rooms are smaller and quite basic and could use some attention to a few maintenance type details, but overall a decent spot and an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We hade a lovely stay at this hotel! A free upgrade to a beautiful room at the top of the hotel with at even more beautiful view led to this being one of the best hotel experiences ever. The staff were very helpful and nice, the breakfast was very good and had everything we needed.
View from room at the 7 floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great warm welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Lissette

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location. Will not stay in this property again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, even got a nice upgrade and birthday card
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

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