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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Princes Street
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Property amenity
Lobby
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff, property condition

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$767
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

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Suite (Glamis)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (Old Town View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is AU$410
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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About the area

Map
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • George Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 24 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk

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

When you stay at The Balmoral Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures, and Number One, one of 3 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The helpful staff and bar get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 187 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site valet parking (GBP 40.00 per night)
  • On-site garage

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 10 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1902
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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.

Dining

Number One – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 1-star Michelin rating.
Brasserie Prince – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Palm Court – This restaurant only serves light fare. Open daily.
Bar Prince – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
SCOTCH – On-site bar. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 13 January 2025 to 16 January 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 20 September 2024 to 31 March 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 40.00 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Balmoral Hotel currently open?
This property is closed from 13 January 2025 to 16 January 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does The Balmoral Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Balmoral Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Balmoral Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Balmoral Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Balmoral Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 40.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Balmoral Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Balmoral Hotel and nearby?
The Balmoral Hotel has 2 bars and a spa, as well as an indoor pool and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near The Balmoral Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around The Balmoral Hotel like?
The Balmoral Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 6 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Katherine, 3-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

melanie, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One word
QUALITY.
SUSAN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bhushan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Expensive, but worth it. Perfect location for train (walk to platforms). Outstanding service / great personnel.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The concierge service was excellent, they met us at the train station and escorted to the hotel, they also escorted us back to the train station when we left. The negative I have about our stay was trying to figure out how to turn the water on and off in the bath/shower. Otherwise we had a great stay.
John, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property
tarek, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! We loved it!
Kelly, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Matthew, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

The service and the room were good. The location is excellent. The price is high and then they charged a £75 service charge to my card without asking!
Peter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very central location, the concierge staff were incredibly helpful. We felt pampered the whole trip! We also received massages, facials and hand/foot treatments from the spa on premises. All were very relaxing and the staff professional. I felt there could be more preparation of tools in the room that the staff needed but it did not hinder the benefits of the treatment.
Julie, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an old, elegant hotel that has been modernized to a high level of comfort. It is well located on Princes Street near Waverley train station. The service was outstanding, from Kelly at check in to Andrew and the entire concierge team. The spa was also excellent. I was dealing with multiple unexpected complications and wanted a hotel where I could confidently get some help while relaxing a bit. The Balmoral was perfect.
Sharon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and service were excellent and the property is just beautiful. It was recently renovated so the rooms are nicely appointed and updated. The facade of the building is resplendent and majestic and stands out in the city. I highly recommend this property if you want to be close to everything.
Eva, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

historic
Siladitya, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Heather, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Murat, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The balmoral is the perfect place to stay in Edinburgh. We were able to walk everywhere and got fabulous recommendations from the front desk for shopping and restaurants. The hospitality was incredible and the room was lovely. Would highly recommend
Alexis, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

YAHYA, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alessandra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Check-in was difficult. Staff attempted to place me in a room next to the elevator. I had to return to the desk and request another room. Better location though no view. Some staff in the restaurant/bar were unfriendly and did not appear to know how to interact with a "live" human being. Staff at the concierge and Scotch bar were very nice.
2-night trip
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