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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Princes Street

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Indoor pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ
  • Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room (Old Town View)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Central Edinburgh getaway .At this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street and Calton Hill. George Street and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Princes Street
The Balmoral Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 10 meeting rooms available. The luxury The Balmoral Hotel also features a fitness center, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This Edwardian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1902
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Balmoral Hotel offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40.00 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee weekends 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 20 2024 to March 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Balmoral Edinburgh
Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Balmoral
Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greeshma

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for overnight visit Edinburgh on sightseeing or theatre trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Columbia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of it and it's location are excellent. The train station is next door and it's centrally located for easy walking for sightseeing, shopping, dining, etc. And the staff is superb!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday Treat!
Fantastic stay with a great dinner in the hotel restaurant in the evening. Also a lovely breakfast with friendly, extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing stay at the Balmoral. It was faultless. The service was the best we’ve experienced anywhere. The attention to detail from every member of staff we encountered was impressive. We can’t wait to return. It was a very special visit that we won’t forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keiron

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s probably the best hotel I have stayed at . The staff where so friendly and professional. The rooms where well finished and the food in the restaurant was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimeet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every minute of staying at this hotel! Went for Christmas and requested to get extra decorations put in the room (at an extra charge) but they were faultless and beautiful. From the concierge to the door men, 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property is spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

melanie

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One word
QUALITY.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armeane, Washington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The Room was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Pelham

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

BUELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Balmoral is a Treasure! Superb, helpful, friendly, professional staff. Great restaurants - Number 1 is one of the best restaurants we have eaten at in Europe!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhushan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Toronto

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly hospitable staff. Wonderful location Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024