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4.8 out of 5

"Near train station and tourist sites " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 11 Aug 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Princes Street

City center stay

A stay at this Edinburgh City Centre hotel places you steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of George Street. Royal Mile and Grassmarket are also within half a mile (1 km).

Restaurant, bar/lounge

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A snack bar/deli, express check-in, and express check-out are also on offer.

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed (Next Generation)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Privilege, Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed, View (Castle view)

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Room, 1 Single Bed

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Next Generation)

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel ratings based on 6 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel

Everyone (5) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Near train station and tourist sites

Posted by on 11 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

14 Aug. 2023 by Vicki Guest Care Manager

Dear Iris,Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay with us. Were delighted to see that you enjoyed your stay at Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street, and it is amazing to see that we ticked all the boxes for you and giving us a score of 5's across the board. I am also happy to see that you enjoyed our fantastic location. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we do hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Kind regards.Vicki – Guest Care Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 25 Jun. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Jul. 2023 by Guest Care Manager

Dear susan,Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay with us. I am delighted to see that you enjoyed your stay at Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street, and it is amazing to see that we ticked all the boxes for you and giving us a score of 5's across the board. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we do hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Kind regards.Vicki – Guest Care Manager

5 out of 5
Beautiful view of old Edinburgh

Posted by on 5 Oct. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Nov. 2022 by Vicki – Guest Care Manager

Dear Guest, What a great review and we thank you for it. We are pleased that you enjoyed our fantastic location. We trust you had a safe onward journey and look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel soon. We do hope to see you again on your next visit to Edinburgh. Kind regards.

5 out of 5
Super convenient location near the National Gallery, Waverly Station, Marks & Spencer, and a quick walk to the Royal Mile. The on-site restaurant was a great option for a full breakfast and dinner was highly satisfactory as well. Americans, be aware - wash cloths and disposable tissues are not a thing in Scotland. The room was compact but efficient and comfortable.

Posted by , from PENNSVILLE on 3 Oct. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Nov. 2022 by Vicki – Guest Care Manager

Dear Guest, What a great review and we thank you for it. We are pleased that you enjoyed our fantastic location. We trust you had a safe onward journey and look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel soon. We do hope to see you again on your next visit to Edinburgh. Kind regards.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 21 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

23 Aug. 2019 by Myra

Dear Guest, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel. It is always helpful to receive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Kind regards. Myra McKillop Operations Manger

5 out of 5

Posted by on 18 Mar. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Apr. 2019 by nora

Dear Guest, Thank you for staying at the Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel and taking the time to review us. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards, Nora Dekany Mercure Edinburgh Princes street hotel

About the Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel

Location 53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2DG

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel. This 3-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 169 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) (0.4 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Metro station: Princes Street Tram Stop (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)

Room Amenities

Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel offers 169 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Electric kettle
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Scott`s on Princes Street - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Scott`s Bar - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 14.30 per day (1969 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street
  • Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel
  • Mercure Princes
  • Mercure Princes Hotel
  • Mercure Princes Street Hotel
  • Mercure Princes Street
  • Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel Scotland
  • Mercure Edinburgh City Princes
  • Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel Hotel
  • Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel Edinburgh
  • Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

You should know

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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