Reviews of Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection 4 stars
53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2DG, United Kingdom
#81 of 181 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2033 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.8
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.7
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025
Stephen
Australia38 reviews9 helpful votes8.0“Location excellent and good dining facilities but in need of upgrade.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed Castle view
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Older hotel with rooms a bit cramped and felt stuffy overnight. Room safe was very small and located at floor level so had to get on all fours to access combination key, not good for seniors.
Very convenient location for train travel and also local busses and trams. Excellent dining room with.castle views and good value breakfast. Room was relatively quiet with good castle views and Scott monument.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Jim
United Kingdom1 review8.0“we had a very good stay, service was excellent. staff were very helpful and professional”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
nothing
all of the above
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Cherrill
United Kingdom5 reviews7.0“Great location, comfortable and clean but food not great..”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The cooked food could have been replenished more often.
The breakfast was not great. Overcooked and kept warm too long.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Agnes
United States2 reviews9.0“Great location and comfortable room .”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Classic Room 2 single Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Check in was not ideal .only one person at the receptionist desk and some computers weren’t working when many people Were trying to check in .
Location was excellent . Close to train station, shopping , restaurants and sites . Bell man was very helpful .
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Chelsea
United States2 reviews8.0“Perfect stay; loved the location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed & 1 Single Bed
- • Stayed 4 nights
Key cards are touchy in the elevator at times, but it's not a huge deal; more of a minor annoyance. We're Americans and love A/C (I know, I know...) so in general, EU rooms are hot for us. BUT!! There is AC and they were quick to help us sort it out. We would get a little warm at night but just needed to turn the unit back on (it doesn't stay on endlessly, which is a great function for energy savings and truly not a big deal so don't let this worry you as a booker).
EXCELLENT location, Shri at the front desk was so lovely - friendly, gave us great recommendations on things to do. A+ check in experience. Great view from the hotel bar for a drink, rooms were fair sized. We stayed in a "family room", 3 adults. The room had 1 double and 1 queen and it was ample sleeping space but is cozy as long as you're comfortable being close to each other!
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Buchanan
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Room 2 single Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Don't think there was anything, I would complain about.
Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable beds, and quiet at night. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Marilyn
Australia21 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Enjoyed the view”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed Castle view
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some aspects of service weak - Reception hardly answered phone. Housekeeping could have been better.
Best part was the view over Princes Street and to the Castle and Royal Mile. Room was comfortable.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Wayne
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilet seat loose Would have been nice to have a fridge
Breakfast excellent Location perfect, as we came on the train
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Christiana
Cyprus17 reviews4 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Carpet in the rooms, poor shower draining system, room furniture needs updating
Excellent Location, good bed quality, polite and helpful staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Debbie
United Kingdom6 reviews7.0“Lovely stay. Food was good. Room was good. Staff were pleasant and helpful”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was great.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Jane
Belgium107 reviews12 helpful votes8.0“Nice Hotel with perfect location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Price is on the high side but we have figured out this is for the whole Scotland due to tourism I guess ! We went out oat 8:30 and came back at 30lm and room had not been cleaned and just when we wanted to have a wee nap they came to clean 🤷♀️
The location was perfect and worked well as a base for us. We had the classic room a bit small but it worked well for us . Staff was super friendly at check in
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Naomi
United States27 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Room 2 single Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Had a very bad experience in the restaurant, the manager tried to make it right but just ok.
Loved the reception staff and the room was good.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Ian
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Good stay in great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was twice as expensive as most times of the year as prices get hiked up when events are on in the city
Clean, comfortable, great breakfast and great location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Elizabeth
United States12 reviews7.0“Ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Room 1 Wee Double Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No one answer when trying to contact reception or housekeeping. Time was after 1900. Could not turn on air conditioning. Took two personnel to get it right
Nice place
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Rodd
Australia26 reviews7.0“Very clean and central location of this establishment, easy to get into the city on foot”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Room 2 single Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing it was all fine.
Room was clean and tidy. Good breakfast provided and service from staff was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Rodd
Australia26 reviews7.0“Very central location and easy to walk to most of the sties.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Room 2 single Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing all was good.
Very nice hotel, very central and across the road from train station. Easy access to most of the sites within walking distance.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Kim
United States11 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Love it overall.would stay there again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Room 1 Wee Double Bed
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The price is a little high when the Fringe festival is going on.
Location was perfect.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Shona
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
We were upgraded to a castle viiew room with larger bed which was really good. Receptionist was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Rachelle
United Kingdom24 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great position in a great city”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No water or shower caps in the rooms. Breakfast was a bit limited especially for vegans/vegetarians. Dining room windows could have done with cleaning so the view could really have been enjoyed.
The position
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Vinod
India34 reviews4 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed was way to small.
Location is fantastic.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Kayleigh
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed Castle view
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Communal areas were a little tired. You have to use your room card to access the lift and it was often glitchy.
Location was great.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Jacob
United Arab Emirates7 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Lewis at the front desk was exceptionally helpful and went above and beyond to assist us. Thanks to his efforts, we were”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed & 1 Single Bed
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The reception is located on the first floor, and there are steps between the main entrance and the elevators. This layout is not ideal for guests carrying heavy luggage. It would be greatly beneficial to have staff stationed at the main entrance to assist guests, particularly with luggage handling, to ensure a more welcoming and convenient arrival experience.
Location and staff
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Zainab
United Arab Emirates44 reviews12 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed Castle view
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel is located in the middle of Princess Street, close to the tram and train station...and close to everything a tourist needs. All thanks and respect to the reception staff: Lucy and Archie, they were kind and ready to help
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Sandish
United Arab Emirates13 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Room 1 Queen Size Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms were quite small and not very comfortable
Excellent location and close proximity to site seeing
Stayed in August 2025
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