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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Princes Street

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Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Lobby
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ
  • Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room (Old Town View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Central Edinburgh getaway .At this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street and Calton Hill. George Street and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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

5-star luxury hotel near Princes Street
The Balmoral Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 10 meeting rooms available. The luxury The Balmoral Hotel also features a fitness center, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This Edwardian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1902
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Balmoral Hotel offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
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Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 878 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 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

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was top notch! The staff, the property, the food. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property in the city centre. Gorgeous room, with everything we needed, spotlessly clean, beautiful bed linen and towels. Great shower and bath. Expensive, even for Edinburgh but a great experience. Lovely breakfast, good coffee and beautiful public areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is great. Friendly hotel team. Location is amazing. Great option when visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHANTAL

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

lindsey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This building and it’s history alone is amazing. Brasserie Prince is a must. I adore this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hemal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay

Great stay. Everyone was very pleasant and welcoming,, Everyone was vert attentive,,we did not want for anything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr R D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

UK mid 60's Couple

Amazing as usual, staff are Brilliant !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled 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 traveller
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