• Pets allowed
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

This is our guests' favourite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

The Balmoral Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 18 Feb 2010.
Hotel chain/brand:
Rocco Forte Hotels

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 3+
This property has made huge commitments towards sustainability by subscribing to one or more third party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Edinburgh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Gary
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Best hotel experience due to staff and the property itself is just beautiful
  • Richard
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The location is 10/10. It is one of Edinburgh’s landmark. It has a great pool and allows family swimming at all times. But the most important thing is the attention to detail. We had booked as a family as in so many other “family friendly”...
  • Graham
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Quality of breakfast slightly sub standard. Coffee only warm, bacon tough and strawberries over ripe.
  • Isobel
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful staff. I did mention to a lady at reception that Room 514 is a beautiful room, with stunning views , but the lovely bathroom has a bath that is not easy to get in and out of if , like my husband , you are less supple than...
  • Debslyon
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Just great. Super staff who couldn’t have done more to help us. We were staying for Harry Styles and Alan, the driver organised by the hotel, was fantastic.
  • Reno
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Unfortunately the room we have did not have a good view since it was facing the courtyard. However the staff did their best and upgraded us the a room with a view. 10/10 for effort!
  • Tiffany
    United StatesUnited States
    One of the best hotel stays ever! The Balmoral is exquisite in every way, their customer service was exceptional, and it was truly a 5-star hotel!
  • Katy
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    The only place we will stay when we visit. Perfect location, staff are amazing and accommodating. Absolutely love the bar area
  • Heather
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    There wasn't anything I could fault. Service was great too. Brasserie served delicious food.
  • Mrs
    SwedenSweden
    Most of my life decisions were made in this hotel. From choosing what Uni I went to and my husband proposing to me here so it holds a lot of good memories . I even decided to apply for a job whilst taking High tea here! I love the facilities,...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Is there access to the spa?

    All of our residents have access to the Spa (pool, gym, sauna, steam room)
    Answered on 21 December 2019
  • Do you have any valentine special layouts that an be done? Looking for something for 14th February

    At the moment there are no packages planned for Valentines Day however we are more than happy to help organise any extras to be placed in the room.
    Answered on 21 December 2019
  • Is pool / sauna / steamroom access free to all guests?

    Good Morning, Thank you very much for your enquiry. I can certainly confirm that our guests enjoy complimentary access to our swimming pool and spa ..
    Answered on 12 January 2020
  • Do you have any TWIN ROOMS at all?

    Most of our room categories can be twinned (expect Classic Rooms).
    Answered on 16 October 2019
  • Minibar included in price or extra cost

    The minibar items have an additional cost however, bottled water on arrival, tea and coffee are complimentary in the room.
    Answered on 5 February 2021
  • Can the double bedroom be twin beds

    Good morning, I can confirm that all of our room categories with the exception of the Classic Room can be made into twin beds. Kind regards Balmoral..
    Answered on 23 November 2020
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Hotel surroundings *

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Brasserie Prince
    • Cuisine
      British • French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Number One
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The Balmoral Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £40 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Balmoral Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 01:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash The Balmoral Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Reservations of 7 nights or more will require full prepayment.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform The Balmoral Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Balmoral Hotel

  • The Balmoral Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Foot massage
    • Manicure
    • Steam room
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness
    • Body wrap
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Beauty Services
    • Hand massage
    • Body treatments
    • Back massage
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Head massage
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming Pool
    • Walking tours
    • Full body massage
    • Pedicure
    • Neck massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Body scrub

  • Room options at The Balmoral Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Suite

  • Guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • The prices at The Balmoral Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Balmoral Hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Balmoral Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Number One
    • Brasserie Prince

  • Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.