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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Princes Street

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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby
Indoor pool
Suite (Scone and Crombie)
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

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

Executive Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Executive View Room

Executive View Room

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

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Executive Room (Old Town View)

Executive Room (Old Town View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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

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Suite (Castle View)

Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Calton Hill - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 8 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Haute Dolci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 880 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meeda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic room on the 5th floor . Spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paloma, Croton On Hudson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great short stay in Edinbruh. Super clean and very helpful staff. Particularly enjoyed the pool, gym and spa area. Holiday decorations was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelvin Konrad, Tampa

Disliked: Staff & service
The front door men did not open the door for me when I arrived from the airport with my luggage. They watched me and stared as if an alien arrived. That tainted everything from that point on. Subsequent attempts to be “nice” were futile. The hotel bills itself as luxury high end and charges accordingly. At such price points, guests expect great treatment.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautiful very clean and lots of space
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Prince dinner was superb
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
room was not ready on time poor breakfast choice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GILBERTO

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
While the service team is very well trained and professional the property decor and rooms are not opulent as displayed online. In fact they are a bit dated and hard to justify the value for the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Edmonds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent except the excess charges. Premium for a room, but an additional room service charge. In room dining charged 5 for the tray food delivered on. I'm surprised we weren't charged to walk on the floors or use the lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't eat there. Had good tea and coffee in room with a little bottle of milk in the fridge. Wonderful room, excellent shower, bath, toiletries towels and linens. Kelly at the front desk was lovely. I go back and forth from US to Scotland a couple of times a year and will definitely be back to the Balmoral.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Beautiful Hotel

From check in to check out, our stay was lovely! The staff were friendly and very helpful, and the hotel itself is beautiful. If we are in the area again, we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike, North Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at The Balmoral Hotel, very authentic with a lot of charm. the staff are super friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025