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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Princes Street

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
City view from property
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Balcony view
In the heart of Edinburgh, Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel offers a warm welcome with dry cleaning services, a cozy bar, and an inviting restaurant. Connect to WiFi in your room or enjoy outdoor furniture while reading free newspapers; luggage storage and tour assistance are also available. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €161
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room With Three Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Single

  • Sleeps 1

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Superior Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Privilege Room With One Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room, Castle View, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Next Generation Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2DG

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪Old Waverley Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dome - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪YO! Sushi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Upscale hotel near Princes Street
Located close to George Street and Royal Mile, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Outdoor furniture, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 169 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • Lift

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 20 2025 to December 22 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
The property will be renovating from 20 October 2025 to 22 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection?

As of 17 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection on 2 Nov 2025 start from €160.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street and George Street. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within 10 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop and St Andrew Square Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 319 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful. Location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights, hotel is clean and staffs are very friendly. Shopping mall, shops and restaurants are close by. Hotel is right across from Princes garden and the train station. 10mins walk to royal miles and Victoria street.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff! They were all super friendly. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Stay here was soo great and welcoming from the momment i arrived. The abominations where nice and clean the room was very rumi and very quiet. I was able to relax after a long day of walking up and down the city! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Koundinya Somayaji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the Edinburgh Waverly station.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Edinburgh. Breakfast was very good with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Areas clean staff ultra friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful setting paired with exceptional service. The staff handled all of my special arrangements perfectly, making this stay one I’ll never forget. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean, the staff was super friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Comfortable bed. No complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice Pierre Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and comfortable Great breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From time of check-in to check out the staff where amazing. Breakfast was delicious, rooms comfy & clean and hotel was ideally located to access both Old and New Town Edinburgh within a 10 minute walk.
Breakfast
View from room
View from room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A 2 minutes walk from Waverley train station with excellent public transport links at the doorstep. Quick & smooth check-in and all the team members are 5 star! Especially Lewis & Daliya. Also - the internet/wifi was the best I have experienced in any hotel.
View from my room
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
great location. no view, facing another building
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was given a room on the front overlooking The Scott Monument. Very comfortable, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a great central location, the staff are live
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was good but in need of a lick of paint and a bit of TLC to bring it up to date.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our check in and out was dealt with by very professional and friendly staff and all staff on the property were very friendly. The location was perfect and the views were spectacular. I would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great locstion to stay ... central to old and new town as well as transportation options:train, buses and tram. Luggage storage is available for before and after check-in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel we we’re able to check in early as our room was ready, staff where very friendly and helpful and the food was delicious especially the breakfast would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great service and fantastic views.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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