Name: Mount Royal Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Address: Princess Street, 53, Edinburgh, EH 2 2DG, GB

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Hailey Hyejin

We had a wonderful stay at Mount Royal Hotel. Waking up to the castle view every morning was truly special, and the staff were consistently warm and welcoming.

The room was quite small, with limited storage and no refrigerator. We paid an extra £20 per night for the castle view, and for us, it was worth it.

The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was the strong musty smell in the shower room, which was unpleasant throughout our stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Claire

Location is fantastic. Restaurant / bar has a lovely view . Breakfast was excellent. Room was nice , as was bathroom. Every staff member we spoke to was polite and really friendly, with good service at the bar. We will definitely stay here again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Allison

Location was great, they had our room ready early. And we loved the breakfast. Would definitely stay again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

MINGXIA

We booked a room in top floor with wonderful views for 4 nights in May 2026. The hotel location is excellent in city center.
The drawbacks,1) We can hear/feel the passing train noise and shaking at night. 2)Next door hotel is under construction. 3)The mattress is too old with slopes which caused us sleepless. We asked to fix it or change room, and finally got to moved to another room, the 2nd room mattress is better.
They offered 2 cups of free wine and 2 morning breakfast for inconvenient.
We spent $450/night just for the view and location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Allan

Great staff, close to Waverly train station. Early check in and welcome drink was especially nice. Would stay here again for certain.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Findlay

Nice place great location

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Joanne

The property is clean and has a lovely new restaurant and bar area. We were only staying one night - would have loved to stay longer! Great location about one block from Edinburgh Waverly Station.

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Richard

Room was fine, though the window opened to a rooftop that was undergoing renovations with a pallet of flammable material sitting right next to the window. The place was clean and staff were friendly and helpful. Great location and perfect for single travelers. Unfortunately the boiler was out during my stay, and the breakfast/dinner options were limited as a result. Dinner was pricey, especially given the limitations.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jul 2026

Julie

Great location! Helpful staff, although a fault with the kitchen meant we didn’t get a hot breakfast for both mornings of our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Andrew

This is an OK hotel in the heart of the downtown area. But be warned that you will have to park at least a 10 minute walk away so be prepared to walk your bags through the city center in order to check in and check out. The staff is friendly, but amenities could’ve been better.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Vera

The view of the castle/monument/Old Town from the balcony was absolutely stunning. The rooms were clean and comfortable - a firm bed, but I slept well every night. The restaurant in the hotel was new and really wonderful as well. The location is so convenient for the trains/bus/trams/ etc. We will absolutely be back!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Chris

everything was great from check in to check out, great stay!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Helen

Superb location, superb room & superb staff!!!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Karl

I was kindly upgraded, it was a nice room but pokey bathroom. Breakfast was disappointing. Staff in the hotel are nice.

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Nilesh

Great breakfast and super friendly staff

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Katie

Amazing breakfast
Very friendly and welcoming check in
Effective air conditioning
Quiet and comfortable room
All areas were clean

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

KA BO

Good location but only that there js no pick up and drop off bay in front or behind the hotel premises so it would be difficult for travelers carrying big luggages

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

John

Had a view of the old town overlooking Edinburgh Castle and the Cook monument. Access to Tram a few yards away and next door to Marks & Spencer. If you have a car there is no lot at the hotel but why offer a great discount code to Q-park, which is a 10 min walk from Hotel. It's not a bad walk; probably typical in any large European city. It is a good value.
Get the breakfast it's a very ample buffet.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2026

Scott

Great location, our room was a little tired and I wasn't a fan of the cleaning products they used in the main areas, there was an odour. Having said that, the bar and breakfast area was great, good breakfast and can't beat that view. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2026

Mikaela

Bathroom was stuck when we got there, safe did not work, check in was a disaster, huge line, they didn’t change us the room until next day. Location is good if you can walk but if not don’t even bother taxis is very hard to get into the street and not everyone is allowed.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Ronald

Very basic and ordinary room. Much less than I expected for the price. Not a good value. However Staff were very friendly and the
Breakfast was good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Karen

Had a king bed but was 2 singles joined together, unfortunately they were at different heights, pillows were also off a poor standard.
Door to room was narrow.
However, view was excellent, good selection and choice of breakfast was plenty. Staff all very friendly and helpful.
Would definitely stay again despite the few niggles as did not affect our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Crystal

Very clean and perfect location!

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Jane

Room clean I got the sense staff whilst helpful were reactive rather than pro. The pillows were possibly the worse I’ve ever slept on cheap and well used, I did ask for mattress toppers. None here so asked for extra duvet for my friend. I asked for more pillows.. hairdryer broken towel rail burning window latch dodgy and corridor switch falling apart. Breakfast like restaurant and bar were good For £800 for 3 nights I think a little more pro activity is needed. This may be cheap for Edinburgh but I expected better room.. view was a crane ! ( felt room was for us cheaper folk)!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Andrew

All was lovely thanks

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Dorothy

Perfect location, very nice sraff

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Aleeza

Great view! Wish there was more lighting in the room.

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

kevin

good choice for breakfast

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Meghan

Great location and close to everything you want to do. We upgraded and got the \"castle view\". I wish I would have saved the money as we had a nice view of the city, but had to really stretch our neck around to see the castle. The tram station across the street is very loud and woke me up several times through the night. The bed and pillows were the least comfortable. Luckily we only stayed for 2 nights. The staff were very lovely and helpful. The \"laundry\" is outsourced and will cost you a pretty penny, so we went elsewhere to get it done. There were plenty of outlets and USB ports

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Johanna

The location was absolutely perfect for my travel interests in Edinburgh. Staff members were very friendly, accommodating, and helpful regarding local knowledge.
It was a pleasure to be a guest here!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

David

Super helpful staff—upgraded our room to one with balcony after a slight mix up that was likely on my end. Breakfast was amazing!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Tamara

Perfect hotel in a perfect location!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

maria elena

La vista de la habitación hacia el castillo

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Joseph

Staff was exceptionally friendly and the luggage stow much appreciated. The room was small but bed comfortable. Great central location so it was easy to get around. Minor complaint- the lower lobby area often smelled of cigarette smoke. The breakfast buffet was good but the replenishment of popular items was slow or inadequate. Overall, we had a great stay!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2026

Fariba

Very well located hotel, walkable to pretty much all parts of Edinburgh and all the buses for public transport were right out front. FYI- no Ubers are allowed on Princes St.
The hotel itself is falling apart. The elevator access was a complete pain with the card readers and the room was TINY. We had two pieces of checked baggage and two carry-ons meaning there was no space in the room for us to even stand. The shower drainage and ventilation of the bathroom was awful so the room was always stuffy feeling. I had breakfast at their on-site restaurant and it was pretty underwhelming compared to the other hotels we stayed at during this trip.
Would stay here again in a pinch, but will likely try another property if I visit Edinburgh again.
The staff is all lovely though! Shout out to Craig who was very friendly and helpful.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Sara

Room was great as well as the restaurant but the staff service was lacking. Over 20 minutes wait for drinks that we could see waiting on the counter while staff was talking. In addition, chromecast was not accessible on tv as mentioned on website

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Raymond

We stayed for 5 nights and we had the best time in Edinburgh
Check-in/check-out experience was very smooth
Staff friendliness and professionalism was excellent
We had a little issue but was promptly resolved by the staff
Special mention Vicky, thank you very much
Room cleanliness and comfort was good with the best view in the world
Housekeeping was very helpful
Shannon who served us our drinks was very friendly
Location was perfect with easy access to near enough everything
Breakfast selection was great
I would happily stay here again and would recommend it to both business travellers and tourists looking for a central location.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

William

Very clean and friendly staff. Beautiful room with great views. Cheaper than close by hotels in old towne.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Mary

Panoramic views spanning Scott Monument to the Castle from dining room and room balcony

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Kelly

The location of this hotel was perfect for walking distance to many of the Edinburgh sites. It was easy to get to from the airport by taking the tram. The only thing I would have liked was a bigger room and view that wasn't overlooking the heating units and rooftops of other buildings. The staff was wonderful, the breakfast was delightful, and I would definitely stay here again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

HUSEYIN

Great location. Fantastic views of the castle and old town. But rather small room and bath tub entrance hard to get through. But overall very good. Not to forget a good quality breakfast.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

PRAKASH

We had booked 2 rooms for 2 and 3 nights each. My son was given an upgrade which was nice and the location is fantastic. Hence the 3 stars.

As far as our room was concerned the pros were that the carpet was new and the bathroom was newly fitted too. Water pressure was also good.

The cons: The construction work is ongoing. The elevator key card readers archaic.

The thermostat inside the room was very tricky to operate and would revert back to higher temperatures. As a result the room was constantly stuffy, humid and smelly due to lack of air circulation.

The intercom remained dead for the duration of our stay. As a result we had to physically go to the Front desk every time we had an issue. The staff would assure us that they would take care of the matter but no action was ever taken.

The Twin mattresses was substandard, uncomfortable and the sheets that were visibly dirty were never changed despite requesting twice.

We had great hopes however, our stay was quite disappointing mainly due to staff indifference.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Linda

Location very central, convenient to transport, shops, places of visit, restaurants etc. Breakfast was good. Great view from room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Brenda

This was a great hotel and walkable from the Waverly Train Station. The room was nice and beds were comfortable. But the best part was the hotel restaurant! We ate breakfast there every morning and even had supper at this restaurant TWICE! Who eats at the same place twice when in Edinburgh?? But the food was so delicious. Try their fried calamari! Plus while sitting at the restaurant you get a view of The Edinburgh Castle in one direction and the Scott Monument in the other. We really loved this hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Birgi

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Self

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Amber

The hotel is beautiful and the staff were all very nice! The key cards didn’t work the best and you can hear everything in the halls. The location is perfect for transportation or walking around the city!

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

Heather

Great staff all very friendly we Booked a double room & got an accessible room we wanted to change, staff at desk were really helpful & got us a new room
Bellman was great stored our luggage all day and opened the safe as it would not open on arrival to our room
Great location very central to trams & trains
Only complaint is that pillows were flat & uncomfortable, room was hot and we could not cool it down, shower drains slowly so floor gets really wet & slippery

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Rene

Room was smaller than expected from photos, hairs in shower,

2/10

Poor

23 May 2026

Alvin

not recommend

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Joan

Great breakfast and very helpful staff through the duration of our stay

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Heidi

The room was way too small for 2 people. The shower was missing a piece of glass, so after your shower water was everywhere. The bed was comfortable and the location was great!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Nigel

Had a great time there for my honeymoon. Definitely would recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Jessica

Wonderful staff, great location

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Vincent

Great Breakfast!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Joseph

The Mount Royal Hotel in Edinburgh was a very nice hotel. Central to old town, new town, buses, trains, hollyrood, etc. The room ans common areas were extremely clean and the staff polite. The bar and restaurant were fantastic- good drinks and great breakfast buffet. Home made butter was delicious. Only issues were coffee machines-2- where one was not working and the other brew your own in 1-2 min was backed up occasionally with the breakfast crowd. BIGGEST CONCERN was the location for drop off and pickup- street in front was RESERVED only for buses and trains. Very confusing as you had to figure it out on your own - lots of driving in circles and finally drop off a block or two away in StAndrews square and lug suitcases to hotel. That should be mention - e.g., no direct drop off at hotel due to reserved street; need to park a couple blocks away!
Overall, good experience.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Suzanne

Didn't go to the bar or restaurant

2/10

Poor

13 May 2026

Morgan

If you, like me, book this thinking you’re splurging a bit in order to get a comfortable and convenient hotel, there are other options out there. If you think this is a budget-friendly, bare-bones, convenient location, then it’s fine for that.

I had to change rooms because there was construction directly outside of my room; the walls are paper thin and you’ll hear everything your neighbor does and says; the key cards stopped working pretty much every day so needed to stop at the front desk for new cards frequently; and finally, the rooms are far smaller than they appear in advertising.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Nathaniel

We had a wonderful experience and will definitely recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Michael

Centrally located across from the Scott monument. Close to the airport tram and train. Convenient to both Old Town and New Town.

4/10

Poor

09 May 2026

Lauren

Great location and a really nice welcome from staff. However, very slow service at the bar when there was only a few people in dining area. The bed was extremely hard and the pillows were flat so we slept poorly. We were in a room facing another building so no view and next to the main AC generator so the noise was loud and constant. Other than this, the breakfast was really good with a wide selection but I don’t think we will return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

amani

The hotel was clean, the staff was great, and it was located very centrally. Less than 5 minute walk to the train station. 10 minute walk to tour bus pickup point. 10-15 minute walk to Edinburgh Castle. Rooms were pretty quiet and very comfortable. There is no mini fridge.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

eric

Great location, and is within walking distance to the train station. The room could use some work however. The bathroom door was warped and could not close. The shower sprays out onto the floor. There is a lack of shelf space, and no drawers, so you will live out of your suitcase. Very noisy with the sound of slamming doors and voices from other rooms. The staff were friendly though.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Aaron

Beautiful hotel. Amazing location. Everyone was very helpful. A lovely experience. Highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Senka

Clean room, well maintained and great location.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

David

Absolutely perfect location between the old and new town. Staff extremely nice and helpful

8/10

Excellent

28 Apr 2026

Gail

They were not ready for most meal service as their renovation plans appeared delayed.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Dominic

Great hotel with amazing views

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Riley

Staff was very nice and gave us recommendations for restaurants and pubs in the area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Apr 2026

Marguerite

Friendly , helpful staff. Stayed 2 nights prior to flying home from Edinburgh. Our only problem was that the shower sprayed onto the floor no matter how hard we tried to protect it. Not a big deal for us, but created extra wet towels for staff.
Excellent breakfast, but need additional coffee service as the line was sometimes long to use 2 coffee machines. Coffee urns for regular and decaffeinated pre-brewed could solve this problem.
Beautiful renovated restaurant/ bar with very attentive staff. Loved it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2026

Juan

Before checking in the hotel reached out and asked if I had any special requests or if there was anything I wanted them to know, so I mentioned that my wife and I were celebrating our 12th anniversary and not only did they left us a tray with chocolate and berries but the gave us a complimentary upgrade to a castle view room and it was beautiful, the staff was so nice and helpful that when I go back to Edinburgh I will definitely stay here again, and not to mention the location was amazing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2026

Moira

This was a great location within walking distance to the train station. The classic room is quite small with no views, so keep that in mind when booking. The place just went through renovations, and the restaurant looks like it will be lovely, but it wasn’t open yet.

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Lissette

Very good location. Will not stay in this property again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Maria

It was a great experience staying at mount royal! The staff was my greatest surprise, so gentle and nice!
Breakfast was very delicious with great variety and the best view!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2026

Pauline

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

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Yuzuru

Not large enough r

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Leigh

In general, this hotel had a very friendly atmosphere. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were kept very clean, and the front desk staff was wonderful and welcoming.

They opened the restaurant after renovations the day before we arrived, so we got to enjoy it on day 2. The staff was organized, friendly, helpful, and the breakfast was delicious! They had a good knowledge of what was gluten free, and had gluten free toast available for me each day that we were there. Tom, the restaurant coordinator, was especially friendly and accommodating. We would definitely stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

Emma

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

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Jerrold

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!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Christina

Fantastic location. Lovely staff

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Ray

Great location if it's your first time in Edinburgh. Louis was very helpful at the front desk.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Apr 2026

Kristi

Room was old, small, fire detector falling off ceiling, towel heating bar bad location and can burn yourself coming out of tiny shower. incredible view, pictures in booking were not even close to what the actual room looked like - bath and switch.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

Kristen

You cannot beat this location— perfect spot in the city and all of the top tourist spots are within 5-10 min walking distance. However, it felt a bit overpriced for the quality of the hotel. Dining room was closed for renovation so they provided small pastries and coffee/tea in an empty hotel room each morning instead. Staff was on top of cleaning the rooms, even if I left much later that morning, which I appreciated! Room was big, but had view of other hotel rooms. Lifts were difficult to deal with as they were very slow and room key didn’t work some of the time. Overall a decent stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Paul

Great warm welcome

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Nicola

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.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Mohammad

Good location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Mary

Already provided my feedback on my first days.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Mary

Unfortunately the restaurant was closed for renovation during my stay, but they did provide a small continental breakfast daily.

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Michael

The staff was helpful. Great location

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Keith

Stayed here four nights. Only about one block from the Prince street stop on the airport tram so super convenient, Also within walking distance to most of the old town and new town attractions.

Lobby is on the second floor so a brief elevator ride to check in. Restaurant was being renovated so it was closed.

Had a great room overlooking the gardens and the Scott Monument.

Adjacent building is undergoing construction so it might be a little hard to spot with all the scaffolding.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Colin

Ok

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Rachel

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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Mark

Great staff, bar and restaurant were under renovations but they provided a grab and go breakfast which was nice

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2026

Stephanie

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Ann

Good stay

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2026

Shane

Good room. Excellent location.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Greg

Very good room, but frustrating that the bar/restaurant was shut

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

Tyler

Clean rooms, great location, helpful staff

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

kevin

Excellent stay.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Mar 2026

Eliana

The keys to access the room and elevator don’t work properly, it takes a while for it to read and take you to the right floor. The shower doesn’t have a door to close so the floor gets wet and it takes forever to dry up.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Samantha

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.