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
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | Balcony view
Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
City view from property
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room With Three Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3

Classic Single

  • Sleeps 1

Superior Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Privilege Room With One Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Classic Room, Castle View, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪The Dome - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪YO! Sushi - ‬2 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 October 20 2025 to December 22 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
The property will be renovating from October 20 2025 to December 22 2025 (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

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

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 Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection on Nov 2, 2025 start from $156.37, 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 October 20 2025 and December 22 2025 (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 lounge bar will be unavailable from October 20 2025 to December 22 2025 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating the dining venue(s) from October 20 2025 to December 22 2025 (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. 192 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 330 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

10/10 Excellent

Francis Adrian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Conveniently close to tourist spots, monuments and good food. Will definitely book again. 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Romane

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Confortable hotel

The hotel was fine and confortable but you can see the room is a bit dated therefore I found the hotel a bit expensive for what it is. The breakfast was totally correct but not amazing. I would stay again for the location only which is ideal!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Typical small rooms by US standards. Great central location and helpful friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Abdul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was excellent — tram, bus, and train access was very convenient, and the city bus tour stop was also nearby. Many key attractions, like the Castle and the old market area, were within walking distance. However, the washroom, especially the shower area, could be improved. There were exposed hot pipes, which felt unsafe. Aside from that, the staff were friendly and everything else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Great hotel.

Myself, my daughter and granddaughter had a two night stay at the Mount Royal and could not fault it. The room was large and airy and the beds were comfortable. I am vegetarian and the choices for breakfast were more than adequate and in pleasant surroundings. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Usman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front desk is very nice, Sri offered us room upgrade to king bed with Castle view after we signed up for ASR rewards. Rooms are spacious and the bathrooms are clean. Breakfast buffet is really good with a variety of options and the staff is friendly. Overall we enjoyed staying 2 nights, the area is nice, walkable to bus stops, restaurants and the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible view from our hotel room and balcony. The best view in Edinburgh! Awesome location. Excellent room.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

All the staff were friendly and the hotel room was
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice Pierre Henri, Singapore

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Noisy work being carried out in buildings next door. Room pretty small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hot experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was ok, small. Beds very uncomfortable. In a busy part of town so noise from outside and floors above well into the night. Staff are friendly. Breakfast buffet is pretty good. Is close to public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathryne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Travelers

Convenient to public transportation. Close to Royal Mile but uphill climb to get there😉
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tiny room for the price. Air con with no instructions on how to use it (figured out on the way out that the red sticker on top was supposed to represent the on button). No drinking water, just basic tea stuff, not even any biscuits or alternatives. Paint on the bathroom handles and lock make it look like it's just been slapped on in a rush and they couldn't be bothered to mask it off first. But that said the staff were very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

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

10/10 Excellent

Newton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good hotel. Nice rooms

Good room liked the decor inside the room. The hallway was quite dated and there were scratches on the doors and walls, had a little bit of a creepy feel at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025