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The Balmoral Hotel

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

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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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 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 $545
$654 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6

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Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Executive Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Executive Room (Old Town View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Classic Suite

Highlights

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

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Balmoral) | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Suite (Balmoral)

Highlights

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

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Highlights

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

Suite (Glamis)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

When you stay at The Balmoral Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, 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 center. The helpful staff and bar get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (GBP 40.00 per night)
    • Onsite garage
DONE

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

Traveling 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 lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda 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

  • Elevator

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
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 onsite 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 serves dinner only. 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 serves light fare only. Open daily.
Bar Prince - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
SCOTCH - Onsite bar. Open select days.

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.

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, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Balmoral Edinburgh
Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Balmoral
Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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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 to 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 onsite 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. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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