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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Princes Street

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Room, 1 wee Double Bed) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Bed) | Balcony view
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
City view from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room With Three Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Single

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Privilege Room With One Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Classic Room, Castle View, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, Castle View, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Bed) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Classic Room, 1 wee Double Bed) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

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

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed (Superior Room Castle View, 1 King Bed) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Size Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Next Generation Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Central Edinburgh getaway .A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hotel places you steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of George Street. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪Old Waverley Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dome - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4-star hotel near Princes Street
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to March 21 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
The property will be renovating from January 5 2026 to March 21 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 36 per day (1969 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. 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

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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection to the airport?

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is 8.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection on Dec 25, 2025 start from $143.08, excluding 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.

Does Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection.

How close is Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection to the beach?

This hotel is 3.2 mi (14-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 14.5 mi (33-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 19 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Please note that breakfast will be unavailable between January 5 2026 and March 21 2026 (subject to change).

Is there a casino at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection have a pool?

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection does not have a pool.

Does Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection have a restaurant?

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is home to Scott`s on Princes Street, which features garden views. The dining venue will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to March 21 2026 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating the dining venue(s) from January 5 2026 to March 21 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection to downtown Edinburgh?

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is 0.2 mi away from Edinburgh.

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 379 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Get noise from front street. But is a city and expected. Nothing earplugs can’t help!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Dannelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room had no view except for the fire escape, No aircon, No fridge, no complimentary water, No parking, and over priced
Stayed 2 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

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff; fantastic breakfast; comfortable beds; great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with group
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

Jack, Dallas

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

6/10 Okay

Linda

Traveled with family
Great view. Lacked space to open suitcase. No ammenities such as bottled water, biscuits or take home perfumed lotion,soaps. Toilet paper,tissues scratchy. Over $400 night is not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights 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

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best location. Staff welcoming and very helpful in all areas. Could do with a bit of a refurb. Some areas are a bit tired. Breakfast was great, full Scottish. Had dinner one night which was lovely. Prices in restaurant reasonable except even if you just have a drink, a service charge is added which was a bit annoying. Bathroom in our room was a bit claustrophobic and the glass shower door needed to be wider as a bit useless. Floor was always completely soaked by the time you finished. Great aircon. Overall a good experience but needs a bit of attention in some areas, and price point is a bit high for what it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nadeem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A 3-night stay away from London. Hotel in superb location for entertainment and shopping. however, it was a little noisy but not diminishing the overall satisfaction of the mini-break. Room a little warm with premises not advertised with AC, later advised to us upon check-out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food was excellent, breakfast was amazing. Staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Edinburgh

Perfect location, amazing service, tasty breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Abdulrahman, Doha

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel gives you everything you need

Really pleased with the hotel. Great communication pre arrival. Staff on reception were very helpful, we had 3 rooms and they put us all next to each other. We had the standard queen room the bed were very comfortable and clean, good shower too. Nice bathroom products. The breakfast was excellent great hot variety, haggis and additional bits were really tasty. Hotel location brilliant, very central for all the Edinburgh sites, shops, buses. Hotel was value for money, overall it added to our great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Made our trip special.

The hotel was booked as a surprise trip for my 18 year old twins. The hotel upgraded their room and gave them a fantastic view of the castle - they are History students, so they were over the moon! They also received a birthday card and glass of wine from the hotel. The room was lovely, the staff were friendly, we really couldn't ask for anything more. I'm sure we will come back to Edinburgh soon and we wont hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roy

Edinburgh Royal

Great location, close to all of Edinburgh attractions. Rooms clean with good facilities. OK for a short stay of one night or long weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast was good. Hotel is renovated, but the core of the building is dated. I was given a room for disabled persons and unfortunately the shower was just an open shower head in the bathroom - no curtain or shower enclosure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria Fernanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
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