Just stayed for two nights over Six Nations weekend, which is going to drag the rating down as we payed through the teeth! Room was ok, smelt a bit musty on arrival, but appeared clean. Rooms are a bit dated and small and our bed was really uncomfortable. Lots of rugby fans in, but also a large group of teenage students who made a racket and took over the lifts.
Location is brilliant and was the biggest redeeming feature, we paid extra for the castle view. Breakfast was good too.
I think it was the most reasonably priced central hotel for that weekend, and it was ok, but I wouldn't pay the same again as we could have got more for our money elsewhere. If you can get it on a good deal then its fine

I enjoyed my short stay at this hotel. The bed was very comfortable and warm. Tho hotel staff were extremely efficient and very courteous. I would

Having stayed at the Mercure in Nottingham (a lovely refurbished hotel with great character), I was disappointed by the Mercure in Edinburgh on Princes Street. It falls sadly between chic modern and character hotels - probably a 1970s or 1980s build so the bathrooms are decidedly 3 star as is much of the decor. The bar/coffee lounge isn't open all day. There is no free wifi in rooms. walls are thin, so noise from adjoining rooms can be an issue, and doors shut loudly. Service was the redeeming feature - all staff were very pleasant and helpful. Location is also a plus - a very short walk from the station and very central.

Location great, breakfast & evening meal very nice & excellent value for money, Stayed in room 270 on the second floor, room quite small but everthing required and it was clean & warm with an excellent shower, no view out of window except a brick wall about 20 yards away. We will use this hotel again when next in Edinburgh.