Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Hotels
The Unlimited Collection
8.4 (5699 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 5699 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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Daria solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Laura couple gb
10
It was wonderful and we would love to come back - thank you!
Pros:

Perfect location, gorgeous facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Mayuko solo_traveller jp
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Paras couple gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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furkan couple tr
9
Pros:

Konum ve çalışanlar

Cons:

Yatak tek tarafa doğru yamuktu

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel in smashing location

Cons:

N/AGreat hotel

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Irvin family_with_children be
8
hotel confortable bien situé
Pros:

personnel accueillant , chambre confortable et insonorisée
Vue sur le château de la chambre et situation, à peine 10 minutes à pied du château
Petit déjeuner complet avec spécialités écossaises au menu

Cons:

prix des chambres mais on est venu pour le Military Tatoo en août

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller us
7
Not worth the cost.
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Room was small. Balcony was so narrow you could barely stand on it and it was grungy

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Jim couple au
5
Reasonable room, but could have been better.
Pros:

Very good location.

Cons:

At least one drawer in room. Better facilities to store clothes, better shower, better soap dispensers.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Angelita Dione solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Localização excelente. Café da manhã do jeito que brasileiro gosta. Água gelada na recepção. Restaurante com preço muito bom comparado aos restaurantes em volta. P quem está de viagem de trem é fantástico, a estação fica do outro lado da rua. Ferro, tábua de passar e secador no quarto.

Cons:

A Princes Street estava em reforma.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Cristina BONIZZONI solo_traveller it
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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mason solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Friendly, efficient staff, comfortable hotel, good food.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Merete couple no
8
Pros:

Veldig fin beliggenhet, sentralt, god seng. Fantastisk utsikt fra rommet mot gamlebyen

Cons:

Veldig sterk parfymelukt/luftfrisker ved inngang. Ble stadig sprayet ut doser med sterk og ubehagelig lukt.
Små/trange rom

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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BrodyG_79 solo_traveller us
3
No value
Pros:

The location and view were great.

Cons:

The location and view were not worth the price I paid. I had the breakfast in the morning and there was hair in my food one morning and they never had both coffee machines working. They served the exact same thing every day and the quality trailed off at the end of the end of the morning. The bed and bedding were very low quality and they did not service my room one day. I paid nearly $500 USD a night for this so my expecations are beyond budget. They were definitely charging more due to the festival but did not staff accordingly (the staff that were there did the best they could, this was all a management failure). The hotel really had no amenities either. I would save a lot of money and stay on Rose St and walk a short distance to the same views.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Nikolay solo_traveller uz
10
Pros:

The room was exceptionally clean, almost spotless. I also really appreciated the complimentary welcome water with lemon and ice available near reception on the ground floor, which was very convenient whenever I wanted a drink or needed to refill my bottle in the morning or evening.

The location is probably one of the best in Edinburgh: directly opposite the Scott Monument, right in the city centre, very close to the railway station and within easy walking distance of the main attractions. My room had a fantastic view over Princes Street and many of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks.

The bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was well equipped with toothbrush glasses, shampoo, liquid soap and shower gel. The room also had an impressively large TV, although I did not use it. Street noise was surprisingly limited even with the window open, and with the window closed it was barely noticeable.

Breakfast was not included in my booking, but there are plenty of cafés and restaurants nearby offering breakfast.

Cons:

The main downside was the price. Due to dynamic pricing during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the room rate was extremely high because of the large number of visitors in the city at that time.

Considering the standard of the hotel, I would also have expected hair conditioner to be provided alongside the other bathroom toiletries. A toilet brush would also be a useful and necessary addition to the bathroom.

Finally, it would be very convenient to have tea and coffee-making facilities with mugs in the room. This would be especially useful in the evening when you want something to drink without having to go downstairs to refill water at reception.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Marie solo_traveller se
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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graeme solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Unfortunately very noisey overnight even though windows shut. Otherwise excellent stay....and more hangers for stay duration

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Renzo solo_traveller it
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Benjamin solo_traveller ch
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee