Mercure Edinburgh City
Prime location on Princes Street with stunning castle views – the perfect base for exploring Edinburgh.
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About
If you're walking down Princes Street and spot the Mount Royal Hotel, you've found one of the best spots to base yourself in Edinburgh. The views from the front-facing rooms are absolutely spectacular – you can see the castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Scott Monument all from your balcony. It's a bit of a character, this hotel – some rooms are showing their age but the location is unbeatable, literally steps from the Christmas markets and the Royal Mile. Make sure to book a superior room on a high floor for the full panorama, and pop into Writers Distillery for a wee dram and some hearty British fare.
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Dining
The hotel features an à la carte restaurant, Writers Distillery, serving British cuisine, a lounge bar, and a snack bar. A vegetarian breakfast is served each morning, and special diet menus are available. A children's menu is also offered.
Full Description
Mercure Edinburgh City, also known as Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh By The Unlimited Collection (formerly Ramada Mount Royal), is a 4-star hotel situated at 53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2DG, United Kingdom. It is ideally located in the city centre, within a 7-minute walk of The Real Mary King's Close and close to Edinburgh Castle (600 m), the Royal Mile (0.6 km), Princes Street Gardens, and the Scott Monument. The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley, just 400 m away, and Edinburgh Airport is 14 km from the hotel. The hotel features 167 smoke-free, allergy-free rooms. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, a sitting area with an iron and ironing board, soundproof windows, and en suite bathrooms with walk-in showers and separate toilets. Free toiletries and hairdryers are provided. Some rooms, particularly on upper floors overlooking Princes Street, offer private balconies with panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the city. Room types include Superior Room, Deluxe Room, Classic Twin Room, Double Room, Classic Queen Room, and Guest Room. Cots and children's menus are available for families. The hotel is smoke-free and does not allow pets. It is wheelchair accessible with facilities for disabled guests. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception with express check-in/out, a safe deposit box, luggage storage, and 24-hour security. A lift serves all floors. Key card access is used, and smoke detectors and fire extinguishers are installed. Dining options include the on-site Writers Distillery restaurant, which serves British cuisine and offers an à la carte menu. A vegetarian breakfast is served every morning. The hotel also has a snack bar, a lounge bar, and a leisure/TV room. Special diet menus are available. Room service, housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are offered. Tours and ticket assistance, as well as a welcome drink, are provided. The hotel has an open charge unit for electric vehicles with 15 Type 2 (Socket Only) connections, each providing 7 kW power (Level 2, AC Single-Phase, 230V, 32A). The usage type is "Public - Membership Required" with a complicated tariff structure (£0.45/kWh, £0.75/kWh). The operator is POD Point (UK). Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is until 11:00. No extra beds or cribs are available. Payment methods accepted include American Express, Visa, and debit/credit cards. The hotel has an online booking option. Nearby attractions include Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Princes Street Gardens, Holyrood Park (1.9 km), the Scotch Whisky Experience (700 m), and the National Museum of Scotland (1 km). The hotel has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 2,347 reviews, with a separate score of 8.4 "Very Good" from 4,808 guests on another platform. Reviews mention the excellent location and castle views, but some note that the hotel is a bit dated and breakfast can be disorganised. The General Manager is James Fraser. The hotel is part of the Accor group (Mercure brand) and also operates under the name Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh By The Unlimited Collection. It is an operational business.