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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with 3 restaurants

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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
  • Pet friendly

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Suite (Glamis)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Hair dryer
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Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
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Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

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Air conditioning
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Smart TV
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Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (Old Town View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

What's nearby

  • 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

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

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in the lobby, and 2 bars. Treat yourself to a massage, a facial, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and a Michelin star rated meal. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a steam room.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and 10 meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, a water dispenser, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the bar, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 187 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Prince
  • Brasserie Prince
  • Number One
  • Palm Court
  • SCOTCH

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1902
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balmoral Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from September 20 2024 to March 31 2025 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at The Balmoral Hotel?

As of Feb 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balmoral Hotel on Feb 12, 2025 start from $206.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Balmoral Hotel?

Valet parking is available for GBP 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Balmoral Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street, Calton Hill, and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 867 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 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

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did like that we had to leave a day early because of weather conditions
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Could have been a little cleaner
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a wonderful upgrade, with thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, new york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farah, Winchester

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks a lot for the amazing experience. As a family of 3 we felt very special. Daily milk and cookies for my son was another great treat. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Grand Haven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

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

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Balmoral. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luís c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellenwyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Charles, Columbia

Traveled 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

Michael

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

George

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

10/10 Excellent

Armeane, Washington

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, great location. Great staff. Beautiful high ceilings. Very accommodating. The only criticism I have is that the people working the spa seemed clueless and uptight. The guy I was talking to about treatments appeared like he had never had a massage in his life. And as I was trying to get more information about treatments and providers everyone seemed to get more nervous and uptight. Very strange. Other than that had a great hotel experience.
Stayed 5 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

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Indoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh (EDI)