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Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4.0 star property
Experience the city's charm at this hotel with its prime location near George Street and Royal Mile. Take advantage of express check-in before exploring all that’s nearby.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Classic Room With Three Single Beds

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Superior Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

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Privilege Room With One Double Bed

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Classic Room, Castle View, 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Classic Room, 2 Single Beds) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room Castle View, 1 King Size Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Size Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Next Generation Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighborhood in Edinburgh, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection is in a shopping district and near a train station. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and National Museum of Scotland are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Princes Street and Royal Mile. Don't miss out on a visit to Edinburgh Zoo. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2DG

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • street view of George street at Edinburgh, scotland
    George Street
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Scenic sight in Edinburgh with the Castle in the background. Scotland.
    Grassmarket
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland
    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
  • The Dome
    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, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 169 rooms have amenities such as late night room service, 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

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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

  • Eidyn
  • Scott`s Bar

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

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 10-minute walk of George Street, Royal Mile, and Grassmarket. Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Edinburgh Castle are also within 15 minutes. Princes Street Tram Stop and St Andrew Square Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 320 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 552 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if it's your first time in Edinburgh. Louis was very helpful at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly opened restaurant is lovely, beautiful view and nice breakfast. Location of hotel is very central and convenient for walking everywhere. Rooms are smaller and quite basic and could use some attention to a few maintenance type details, but overall a decent spot and an excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good room. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerrold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is in a Great location. Very good breakfast. Very accommodating and super friendly staff. Hotel is very nice and clean. It rains a lot in Edinburgh so it was very nice to be in a hotel that has washer and dryer, specially the dryer to dry our soak clothes after long rainy walks! My family and I had a good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was under refurbishment so we weren't able to try a full breakfast, but they offered pastries and coffee, which my brother enjoyed. The staff were friendly, the location excellent and everything was lovely. My brother had a room overlooking Princes Street, which was amazing. I'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Clean and comfortable room with very friendly staff in a great location for exploring the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Emma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great central location and the newly opened restaurant offered a lovely breakfast with an amazing view. The rooms were small and beds were not the most comfortable but we still had a good stay. A couple of things that we will mention to the hotel separately so they have the chance to correct them, but overall a good experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Station, castle, shops, restaurants all very close. Very nice room, Friendly staff. Restaurant was closed for refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Freek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, centrally located, and amazing staff
Bedroom view
And to the right
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, super walkable to majority of the tourist attractions. very accommodating staff. modern renovations of the rooms felt intentional, cozy, and still stylish
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Amenities
Super location visited this twice before will definitely book there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vishnu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of city center, clean, convenient amenities like food on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean and well presented, however there was mould noted around the window area which was disappointing for a recently redecorated room. Hotel was clean and tidy on entering and staff were welcoming. Would come back for another visit as it is positioned in a great location for Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was able to leave my luggage before and after checkout and that was very convenient since I arrived in town about 4 hours before checkout. I was also able to check in early and the staff was very helpful and polite. My room was cleaned daily and the staff was helpful. The view was amazing and the location was very walkable to everything I Wanted to do in the city as well as the bus/train stations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean spacious room, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, the rooms are comfortable, clean and warm. All of the staff were extremely polite and very helpful. The location can not be bettered.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room small but fine for a single occupant, very clean and comfortable. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had an amazing stay at the Mount Royal Hotel. The staff were very friendly, and helpful. The room was very clean, with a very comfortable bed. The bar has a really relaxed atmosphere, and the breakfasts are amazing. Would highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfy room, staff was friendly and helpful, food delish!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a very comfortable bed. Staff were all friendly and professional. The restaurant was shut due to renovation but I knew this before I went and as I’m not a big breakfast eater it wasn’t a problem. The best bit by far was the brilliant location and views from my window. I moved the seating round so I could watch the world go by. Would happily stay there again and would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026