Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Hotels
The Unlimited Collection
8.4 (5586 reviews)
53 Princes Street , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Brilliant location
Helpfulness of staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cold rooms
Issues with room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.23
The facilities are clean, but there were issues with the shower drainage.
Service
8.7
The front desk staff was very helpful, though there were some negative interactions.
Location
9.24
Brilliant location close to shops and attractions.
Room Quality
7.69
Rooms were comfortable but some had issues like being cold and small.
Amenities
8.22
Amenities like breakfast were appreciated, but some facilities were not up to standard.
Value for Money
8.68
Good value for the money, though some room issues were noted.
Food and Beverage
7.73
The restaurant was closed for renovation; breakfast options were good though.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall a positive experience with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:03

Property Description

Prime Location with Stunning Views
Located on Princes Street, Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel offers picturesque views of the Scott Monument, National Gallery, and Edinburgh Castle.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy free high-speed WiFi, flat-screen TVs in every room, and the option for breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens. Indulge in 24-hour room service and dine in a room with panoramic city views.

Explore Edinburgh with Ease
Within walking distance to Princes Mall shops and the vibrant Royal Mile, filled with theaters and nightlife, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring all that Edinburgh has to offer.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and prime location at Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. The third person named by the parents must present their written authorisation (certified signature).

Please note that the same payment card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in at the hotel






Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 5586 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.23
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 7.69
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 7.73
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Martina extended_group ie
7
Enjoyable with exception to bar staff
Pros:

Interior was beautiful. Smelt lovely and was very clean. Beds and room very comfortable

Cons:

Overall, we had a lovely stay and found the hotel to be beautiful. The reception staff were excellent — they were warm, welcoming and took the time to help us get set up on the hotel app, which we really appreciated.

Unfortunately, two experiences during our stay detracted from what was otherwise a very enjoyable visit.

On our first night, we were celebrating a 60th birthday. We returned to the hotel at approximately 11:35–11:40 pm and went to the bar for a drink. We were told by Shannon that the bar was closed and that we would not be served. However, there were still two residents seated at the bar with full drinks. While we understand that bars have closing times, and it stipulates 12:00 on website which was 20 minute before closing when we arrived the interaction felt abrupt and lacked any flexibility or customer service, particularly given the special occasion we were celebrating. We left feeling disappointed.

The following evening, we ordered two glasses of Malbec and one glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The barman, Ed, did not ask what size glasses we wanted and automatically served three large glasses of wine. As my friend was paying while we were chatting, she did not realise the total cost until after the transaction had been completed. The bill came to £64 for three glasses of wine, which we felt was exceptionally expensive.

When we explained that we would not have ordered large glasses had we been given the option and would instead have chosen small glasses, Ed continued working while we were speaking and did not engage with our concerns. My friend even commented, “He’s not even listening to you,” to which he replied, “I am listening, I’m multitasking.” However, he still did not acknowledge our complaint or attempt to discuss the issue, and avoided further engagement for the remainder of the interaction.

We fully appreciate that pricing is set by the hotel, but customers should always be given the choice of glass size before an order is served.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Kjartan couple is
9
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ASMA couple sa
10
تجربة جدا جميله وراح اكرر الزياره
Pros:

موقعه ع شارع برنسس قريب من محطه القطار من المول الفيو خيالي ع نصب سكوت والحديقه

Cons:

لم يكن هناك ثلاجة

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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María José couple uy
5
Muy buena ubicación, buen desayuno
Pros:

La ubicación, cama cómoda y buen desayuno.

Cons:

La decoración, me hubiera gustado algo más cálido y estilo escocés.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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sermin family_with_children tr
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Helene extended_group fr
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Anastasia solo_traveller ru
8
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Elodie couple fr
10
Super hôtel très bien placé
Pros:

Excellent emplacement, vue somptueuse, très belle chambre. Mention spéciale à Archie à la réception qui a été adorable et très souriant.

Cons:

L’insonorisation de la chambre (bruits extérieurs, chambres attenantes et couloir). Problème récurrent de l’hôtellerie UK.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Martin couple at
9
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Inês fernandes solo_traveller pt
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller gb
8
Too quick! Would stay again
Pros:

Friendliness of staff
Quality of establishment
Location

Cons:

No conditioner in the shower! A small thing but important for us ladies

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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juan pablo family_with_children co
9
Muy bueno
Pros:

Unicacion y desayuno

Cons:

Nada

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Caroline family_with_children fr
8
Un bon établissement, bien placé au personnel très accueillant.
Pros:

Le personnel est très agréable et très à l’écoute de sa clientèle. Très bon petit déjeuner

Cons:

Quelques équipements pourraient être améliorés (carte qui se démagnétise très souvent, paroi de douche un peu courte, pas de brosse toilette) mais je ne dirais pas que je n’ai pas aimé

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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qingzhu family_with_children cn
10
Pros:

非常满意的酒店

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller au
9
Great room and location
Pros:

Location was brilliant

Cons:

Check out was very slow

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Alpha Echo solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Located in the heart of Edinburgh New town
Close to the railway station, shops and bars. A walk away from Old Town and the Castle.

Cons:

There was no fridge in the room. The pillows were not hotel grade. In fact they were very low quality.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller au
10
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Tsukasa solo_traveller jp
9
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Simon family_with_children ie
8
Great location, super nice staff, tasty breakfast
Pros:

Location is excellent, on Prince street. You cannot get more convenient.

Breakfast was really good. Real rashers and sausages cooked properly.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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neil couple gb
9
2026-08-05 via Nuitee