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 Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - 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 Scott`s on Princes Street, 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.
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 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
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
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
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
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)
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The wrong photos are on hotels.com so I did not get what I thought K was paying for. The room types do not match the photos. Comfort was good. Very clean. Service was excellent.
Adrian
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Steven
Dec 2, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Postage stamp sized room that was not as advertised
Room was tiny, barely big enough for the bed. Air conditioning was ineffective and the bathroom flooded every time I showered as it has been badly designed
We loved our stay here at the Mount Royal. It’s at a very centralized location, with great views of the Scott Monument and Edinburgh Castle. Our room was clean and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Will be staying here again on our next trip to Edinburgh
Arturo
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Lee
Business traveler
Nov 25, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Located in the city centre, the hotel is conveniently placed, though the room felt a little dated. It was fine for a short stay where my main purpose was simply to sleep. Reception is on the first floor, but anyone can access the room floors directly from the ground level, which didn’t feel very secure.
My room (425) faced a construction site, and noise started as early as 06:00, which was quite disruptive. The reception staff were friendly and helpful, but overall hotel management didn’t seem up to standard, to be honest.
The room was spacious enough . There was an armchair and a place to leave my big suitcase open.The bed was very comfortable . The double glazing is good and really the curtains are thick enough not to let any light . There was a kettle which was very convenient .and the lighting was good ..The staff at the reception and the cleaning staff were friendly and efficient.The airport tram is 5mn away and the station7 mn. The location is perfect.
Regine
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
John
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, slightly tired bathroom
John
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Anastasia
Nov 23, 2025
Anastasia
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Tori
Nov 22, 2025
Tori
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
2/10 Terrible
Therese
Nov 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Arrived for check-in at 15.14 to be informed that our room was not ready and would be 15-20 minutes. The hotel check-in time is 15.00 and I had previously received emails from the hotel asking for our expected time of arrival.
Im so glad I chose this hotel. I had a view of the castle and the Scott Monument from my window. The staff was very friendly and I felt very safe as a solo traveler. Definitely recommend and would stay here again. Cheers!
Diana
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn
Nov 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel and staff are excellent. Staff are friendly but professional. Room had amazing view of Scott's monument. We were upgraded because it was our 40th wedding anniversary, a lovely gesture and a fabulous stay. We're returning next year for the Christmas market.
Dawn
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Francielly
Nov 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff not very friendly at check in!! The restaurant closes at 5pm.
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.