The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Princes Street

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The Balmoral Hotel

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Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 bars/lounges
Lobby
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns

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
Map
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

Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room (View)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (Old Town View)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 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
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 26 min walk

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

The Balmoral Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. 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 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

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.

Fees & policies