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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Suite, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Suite, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 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 Bed, 1 Single Bed

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Next Generation Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room With Three Single Beds

  • Sleeps 3

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

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

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Classic Room, 1 Queen Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Privilege Room With One 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, Castle View, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

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

  • ‪The Booking Office (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪YO! Sushi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dome - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, outdoor furniture, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 169 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean 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/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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
  • 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

  • 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

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 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 September 15 2025 to November 14 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
The property will be renovating from September 15 2025 to November 14 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

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
Cribs (infant 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 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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out 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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