The Balmoral Hotel

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May 2025

June 2025

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet-friendly

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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

Royal Mile
‪6 min walk‬
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
‪7 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪12 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪29 min drive‬

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

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for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

About this property

Edwardian hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a sauna. Change of towels is available on request.

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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.

The Balmoral Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and 2 bars.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at one of the 3 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
Valet parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Treat yourself to body wraps, body scrubs, or hot stone massages at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
Guests have great things to say about the location and the bar
Steps from Princes Street and 4 minutes by foot from Calton Hill
Pets welcome for a fee

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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.

24-hour room service is available.

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 transport

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

Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar

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: 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

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Hotel Balmoral

Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

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The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Farah, Winchester

Travelled with family and small children

15 Jan 2025

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

Travelled with partner

12 Jan 2025

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

Texy

8 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

7 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

5 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

3 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Travelled with partner

27 Dec 2024

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

Patricia

Travelled with family

26 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The best service, best location. Great comfortable large room. Loved the bellman. One walked us to the train station with all our luggage. Just the best. And the bellman are what make it so great.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luís c

24 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

21 Dec 2024

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

Wonderful Hotel

Beautiful hotel, staffed by amazing people. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Everything was perfect, except the breakfast waiter forgot to put my order in, but the omelette was worth the wait

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellenwyn

Travelled with family

19 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic hotel. Amazing staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greeshma

13 Dec 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

11 Dec 2024

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

Niamh

11 Dec 2024

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Columbia

Travelled with group

9 Dec 2024

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

Andrew

9 Dec 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family

8 Dec 2024

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

Birthday Treat!

Fantastic stay with a great dinner in the hotel restaurant in the evening. Also a lovely breakfast with friendly, extremely helpful staff.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

1 Dec 2024

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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

29 Nov 2024

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

Travelled with group

27 Nov 2024

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