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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, a mirror, and a small table with a vase.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is $187
$149 nightly
$187 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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 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)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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
(20 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a television displaying a person taking a photo.

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

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

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
(47 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬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.
Eidyn Bar & Lounge - 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
  • Eidyn Bar & Lounge

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to 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

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 501 out of 854 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 854 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 854 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 854 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 854 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay! We love the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room, Nice straff, good breakfast and very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great breakfast and super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, they had our room ready early. And we loved the breakfast. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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everything was great from check in to check out, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect hotel in a perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast and very helpful staff through the duration of our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, close to Waverly train station. Early check in and welcome drink was especially nice. Would stay here again for certain.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing breakfast Very friendly and welcoming check in Effective air conditioning Quiet and comfortable room All areas were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful experience and will definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is clean and has a lovely new restaurant and bar area. We were only staying one night - would have loved to stay longer! Great location about one block from Edinburgh Waverly Station.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelent place to stay. The rooms clean and the location great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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Great Breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a great time there for my honeymoon. Definitely would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, well maintained and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean rooms, great location, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel with amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff—upgraded our room to one with balcony after a slight mix up that was likely on my end. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spoke to Louise over the hotels.com app when booking about arriving and dropping off bags, she also gave me advice when asking for help on how to get to murrayfield stadium for a concert, Very friendly and happy to help, The lady at breakfast was also very friendly and helpful, Rooms were lovely and clean, everything was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a delight this hotel was. Super central, the nicest employees, we had a wonderful time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location was absolutely perfect for my travel interests in Edinburgh. Staff members were very friendly, accommodating, and helpful regarding local knowledge. It was a pleasure to be a guest here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026