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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 $309
$246 nightly
$309 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

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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

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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

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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

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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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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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 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
(19 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(36 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(24 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 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 Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬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

  • 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 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. 442 out of 762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 762 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel in a perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and very helpful staff through the duration of our stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time there for my honeymoon. Definitely would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 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

David

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
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

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. Beautiful room with great views. Cheaper than close by hotels in old towne.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Panoramic views spanning Scott Monument to the Castle from dining room and room balcony
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location very central, convenient to transport, shops, places of visit, restaurants etc. Breakfast was good. Great view from room
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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