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The Balmoral Hotel
1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.9/10! (score from 2119 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Staff, food, and services amazing.Hands down the most amazing hotel ive stayed in. The Staff are beyond helpful could not fault a thing. Would highly recommend anyone to stay there.
United KingdomExcellent location within walking distance to Holyrood House, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and more. We were upgraded to the Junior Suite, which was spacious with a dressing area and a lovely bathroom The hotel bar has a lovely ambience, pianist, and great choice of drinks. We had the 7 course taster meal at No One, which was lovely, but on the pricey side, especially with the accompanying wine. The doormen and staff were all very friendly and welcoming.
United KingdomVery comfortable and all the staff were very welcoming.
United KingdomReception staff very welcoming and efficient. location great cocktails really good in brasserie bar.
United KingdomThe Balmoral never fails to exceed expectations, it is without doubt the best landmark hotel in Edinburgh, if not Scotland. Super comfortable, outstanding service and luxury.
United Kingdomamazing hotel. definitely the best in Edinburgh. all the staff were amazing and very accommodating
United KingdomThe cocktails are delicious Room was a perfect size. Lovely decorated
United KingdomVery clean and good "old school" service. Excellent location.
United KingdomThe building and ambience of the place is beautiful. It’s a very welcoming environment, enhanced by the friendly attentive staff and gorgeous Christmas decorations.
United Kingdomthe balmoral is an excellent hotel beginning with the room which was clean spacious and situated looking at the castle. The staff were friendly helpful and efficient . with a special thanks to the concierge’s who helped me in all my requests
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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.
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Andy
United Kingdom“Staff, food, and services amazing.Hands down the most amazing hotel ive stayed in. The Staff are beyond helpful could not fault a thing. Would highly recommend anyone to stay there.”
BeckUnited Kingdom“Excellent location within walking distance to Holyrood House, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and more. We were upgraded to the Junior Suite, which was spacious with a dressing area and a lovely bathroom The hotel bar has a lovely ambience,...”- BenUnited Kingdom“Very comfortable and all the staff were very welcoming.”
FloraUnited Kingdom“Reception staff very welcoming and efficient. location great cocktails really good in brasserie bar.”
IanUnited Kingdom“The Balmoral never fails to exceed expectations, it is without doubt the best landmark hotel in Edinburgh, if not Scotland. Super comfortable, outstanding service and luxury.”- PeterUnited Kingdom“amazing hotel. definitely the best in Edinburgh. all the staff were amazing and very accommodating”
NaduneUnited Kingdom“The cocktails are delicious Room was a perfect size. Lovely decorated”
ClaireUnited Kingdom“Very clean and good "old school" service. Excellent location.”
PaulaUnited Kingdom“The building and ambience of the place is beautiful. It’s a very welcoming environment, enhanced by the friendly attentive staff and gorgeous Christmas decorations.”- AlanUnited Kingdom“the balmoral is an excellent hotel beginning with the room which was clean spacious and situated looking at the castle. The staff were friendly helpful and efficient . with a special thanks to the concierge’s who helped me in all my requests”
- 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
- 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 TWIN ROOMS at all?Most of our room categories can be twinned (expect Classic Rooms).Answered on 16 October 2019
- Do you have any valentine special layouts that an be done? Looking for something for 14th FebruaryAt 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
- Can I get a newspaper delivered to my room and is there a charge for this?We offer the Scotsman newspaper with our compliments. Other newspapers are available for a feeAnswered on 1 October 2020
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Brasserie Prince
Cuisine: British, French
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Number One
Cuisine: Scottish
Open for: Dinner
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 13 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
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.
The Balmoral Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Balmoral Hotel
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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.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The Balmoral Hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.
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Room options at The Balmoral Hotel include:
- Double
- Triple
- Quadruple
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Balmoral Hotel by:
- Tram 40min
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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
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Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The Balmoral Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Brasserie Prince
- Number One
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Guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
