The Balmoral Hotel
Luxury hotel with spa, near Princes Street
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The Balmoral Hotel
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Overview of The Balmoral Hotel
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
9.6/10 Exceptional
Property highlights
- Pool
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
- Parking available
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ
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
Room options
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Suite (Glamis)
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Suite (Scone and Crombie)
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Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)
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Deluxe Room (Castle View)
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Classic Suite
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Grand Suite
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Suite (Castle View)
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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)
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Suite (Balmoral)
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Suite (J.K. Rowling)
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Junior Suite
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Junior Suite (Castle View)
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Classic Room
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Executive Room
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Deluxe Room
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Executive Room (View)
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Executive Room (Old Town View)
About this area
What's nearby
- In Edinburgh City Centre
- Princes Street - 1 min walk
- George Street - 5 min walk
- Royal Mile - 6 min walk
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk
- Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk
- University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk
- Murrayfield Stadium - 43 min walk
- National Museum of Scotland - 2 min drive
- Grassmarket - 3 min drive
- St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dishoom Edinburgh - 3 min walk
- The Devil's Advocate - 6 min walk
- Whiski Rooms - 9 min walk
- Ondine - 9 min walk
- The Bon Vivant - 10 min walk
About this property
The Balmoral Hotel
Languages
English
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Social distancing
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.
At a glance
Hotel size
- 187 rooms
- Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in time from 3 PM until 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
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.
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.