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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Princes Street

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Indoor pool
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Near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel offers a luxurious stay with 2 bars, a fireplace in the lobby, and an indoor pool. Unwind at the onsite spa or get energized at the gym - previous guests rave about both experiences.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$1,283
includes taxes & fees
5 June - 6 June

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Suite (Glamis)

Highlights

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

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Executive Room (Old Town View)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

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Hotel size

    • 187 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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

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.

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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

Popular mentions

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Train station

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, good, and phenomenal with a wide selection and excellent service. (12 reviews)
  • The spa area was welcoming, relaxing, and well-maintained, with a wonderful pool and steam room. (8 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight, with many guests enjoying its relaxing atmosphere and excellent facilities. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Linda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was top notch! The staff, the property, the food. Loved our stay.
Dane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel- wonderful experience!

Wonderful experience! Absolutely beautiful property with top-not h service and amenities. Their “Teddy Turn- down” for our toddler was a lovely touch. Will be staying at the Balmoral every visit to Edinburgh from now on
Tom, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant stay

Great stay. Everyone was very pleasant and welcoming,, Everyone was vert attentive,,we did not want for anything
Elaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay at the Balmoral. We will definitely stay again.
Annemarie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very warm welcome from the doorman and lady on reception. Check in was quick and we were given a complimentary upgrade. Our room was ready on arrival 4 hours before check in. A welcome gift awaited us. Breakfast is fantastic
Gail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!

This hotel was wonderful. The staff was excellent, friendly, helpful, and so nice. The hotel and the room are beautiful and in a great central location. They are kid-friendly and have the room prepared for our daughter. She felt like the hotel was all about her with cookies, chocolate milk, a cute owl stuffy and her own bath accessories. Room service was also excellent. This is one of, if not the nicest, hotels we have experienced in all of our travels.
Jolene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Train hotels

Fabulous hotel had a great 1 night stay hotel staff all outstanding but be aware they make had a 2% service charge but apart from that would definitely stay again
Irene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel. Amazing staff.
Ellenwyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel in Edinburgh

The atmosphere and ambience is one no other can compete with. This hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh and the service goes beyond excellence. Thank you Balmoral I’ve left my heart in Scotland!
Robin, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, with outstanding service. It was nice to be spoiled on our trip. Comfortable room, and exceptional breakfast. I highly recommend people do high tea at the Palm Room.
Allison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Truly a royal experience

The most beautiful hotel and attentive staff you could ask for. All requests were handled professionally and truly was a memorable experience. Afternoon tea at Palm court was also sublime.
Hemal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful time at the balmoral.

We had an amazing time t the Balmoral. The staff from you entered until you left were wonderful. Room was very comfortable and the breakfast was first class with wide selection on buffet and hot food order was wonderful. We will be back.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

UK mid 60's Couple

Amazing as usual, staff are Brilliant !!
Mr R D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this property is spectacular.
George, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Birthday Treat!

Fantastic stay with a great dinner in the hotel restaurant in the evening. Also a lovely breakfast with friendly, extremely helpful staff.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed a wonderful upgrade, with thanks
Marshall, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Keiron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! We loved it!
Kelly, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly hospitable staff. Wonderful location Excellent service
Susan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and beautiful property
dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel

Beautiful hotel, staffed by amazing people. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Everything was perfect, except the breakfast waiter forgot to put my order in, but the omelette was worth the wait
RICHARD, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Room was very comfortable
Armeane, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Close everywhere!
Ma Susana Eugenia Leon de, 1-night trip