Name: The Balmoral Hotel
Address: 1 Princes Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom, 1 Princes Street, Lothian, EH2 2EQ, UK
Rating: 9.3

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Hotel The Balmoral Hotel

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*7.9* Brass Rubbing Centre: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

*8.9* City Art Centre: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

Edinburgh Waverley station: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

*8.0* Omni Centre: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.6* St. Giles Cathedral: only 5 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

Waterloo Place: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

*8.4* Camera Obscura and World of Illusions: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

*9.2* Scottish National Gallery: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)

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The room was amazing. Breakfast delivered to the room was really good.

Damian, United Kingdom

The whole experience from booking in the reception staff were extremely friendly even offered to take us to out rooms! the room was first class as was the bathroom. The concierge staff were polite and ensured our stay was good. The staff in the Whisky lounge were fantastic! Their breadth of knowledge was super. I had mentioned when asked about our stay that it was my husband's 50th birthday, on returning to the hotel later on in the evening a tray of delicious macaroons and a card were waiting for us.

Doreen, United Kingdom

Lovely hotel. Spacious room. Great location. Friendly staff. Good selecton of toiletries etc.

Gloria, Ireland

I loved everything about my experience I will definitely be returning soon thank you

Lisa, United Kingdom

Nice clean comfy room especially the bed the spa was so relaxing and door staff brilliant along with other staff the place to stay 👌

Joan, United Kingdom

The room was large and well appointed, the staff were extremely helpful as we were running late for an appointment. the room was large and the breakfast was brilliant. The cocktails were excellent and the desk staff were extremely friendly as were the door staff.

Andrew, United Kingdom

Unsure what the noise was above (we were Third floor) late in the evening- dragging across the floor and sound like a machine of some kind. This may have been the aircondioning but was spasmodic - I thought this sounded like a machine - washing machine ? Tumble dryer? Something tagged along the floor? It initially distracted me getting to sleep, but did not affect my husband who sleeps very soundly. I would request a second floor room on return. Was this the air conditioning ? However, we loved it and would return on another visit.

Rosemary, United Kingdom

The hotel is beautiful and location perfect. Friendly helpful staff.

Quarter, United Kingdom

Nespresso machine in room / room service was excellent e.g. shoe shine and bring additional tea bags

Kathryn, United Kingdom

We were there for the Rugby on the weekend. It is our second time at the Balmoral and lived up to all expectations. Great hotel.

Timothy, United Kingdom

9.7

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What guests loved the most:
“The room was amazing. Breakfast delivered to the room was really good.”

Damian United Kingdom
“The whole experience from booking in the reception staff were extremely friendly even offered to take us to out rooms! the room was first class as was the bathroom. ”

Doreen United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel. Spacious room. Great location. Friendly staff. Good selecton of toiletries etc.”

Gloria Ireland
“I loved everything about my experience I will definitely be returning soon thank you”

Lisa United Kingdom
“Nice clean comfy room especially the bed the spa was so relaxing and door staff brilliant along with other staff the place to stay 👌”

Joan United Kingdom
“The room was large and well appointed, the staff were extremely helpful as we were running late for an appointment. the room was large and the breakfast was brilliant. ”

Andrew United Kingdom
“Unsure what the noise was above (we were Third floor) late in the evening- dragging across the floor and sound like a machine of some kind. ”

Rosemary United Kingdom
“The hotel is beautiful and location perfect. Friendly helpful staff.”

Quarter United Kingdom
“Nespresso machine in room / room service was excellent e.g. shoe shine and bring additional tea bags”

Kathryn United Kingdom
“We were there for the Rugby on the weekend. It is our second time at the Balmoral and lived up to all expectations. Great hotel.”

Timothy United Kingdom

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Balmoral Hotel

One of our top picks in Edinburgh.Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a Michelin-starred 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 by Alain Roux offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Balmoral Bar serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while The Scotch offers over 400 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.

New Town is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and culture.

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

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Edinburgh! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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The Balmoral Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 18 Feb 2010.

Hotel Chain: Rocco Forte Hotels

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Continental, Full English/Irish

Private parking available

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An inside look at The Balmoral Hotel

You will find The Balmoral at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street, where the Old Town stops and the New Town begins. The hotel’s majestic clock defines the city’s skyline and since the day the property opened in 1902 it has run three minutes fast to ensure you will never miss your train. The Balmoral is a grand railway hotel where porters can still be organised to whisk guests from the station hall to the reception desk, and the kilted doormen will guide you into the hotel.

Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Edinburgh Waverley station
0.1 miles
Waterloo Place
0.1 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
0.1 miles
City Art Centre
0.1 miles
Multrees Walk
0.2 miles
Brass Rubbing Centre
0.2 miles
The Real Mary King's Close
0.2 miles
The City of Edinburgh Council
0.2 miles
St. Giles Cathedral
0.3 miles
Omni Centre
0.3 miles

Natural beauty

Arthur's Seat Mountain
2 miles

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport
6.8 miles
Glasgow Airport
48.4 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m!

St James Shopping Mall Shopping centre
Harvey Nichols Department store
Popular brands like: Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Chanel, Armani
Multrees Walk Luxury
Popular brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton
John Lewis Department store
Popular brands like: Apple, Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Burberry

What travellers love about this location

“Superb hotel, brilliant location, staff were so friendly and welcoming. The room was lovely and the bed was one of the best I have ever slept on. All of the lit...”

Tristan

United Kingdom

9.5

“Fantastic location but what won it for me was the room - it was a newly refurbished room and had fantastic views from the sixth floor. Really comfortable bed an...”

Helen

United Kingdom

“Very comfortable and friendly staff. Great location.”

Ramblingrosie

United Kingdom

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1 restaurant on site

Number One

Cuisine: International

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

15:00 - 00:00

Check-out

01:00 - 12:00

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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

Children 16 and older are allowed at hotel.

0 - 2 years	Can use a cot upon request	FREE
0 - 2 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£50 per stay
3 - 13 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	£50 per stay

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

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

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“The whole experience from booking in the reception staff were extremely friendly even offered to take us to out rooms! the room was first class as was the bathroom. The concierge staff were polite and ensured our stay was good. The staff in the Whisky lounge were fantastic! Their breadth of knowledge was super. I had mentioned when asked about our stay that it was my husband's 50th birthday, on returning to the hotel later on in the evening a tray of delicious macaroons and a card were waiting for us.”

Doreen

“The room was large and well appointed, the staff were extremely helpful as we were running late for an appointment. the room was large and the breakfast was brilliant. The cocktails were excellent and the desk staff were extremely friendly as were the door staff.”

Andrew

“Unsure what the noise was above (we were Third floor) late in the evening- dragging across the floor and sound like a machine of some kind. This may have been the aircondioning but was spasmodic - I thought this sounded like a machine - washing machine ? Tumble dryer? Something tagged along the floor? It initially distracted me getting to sleep, but did not affect my husband who sleeps very soundly. I would request a second floor room on return. Was this the air conditioning ? However, we loved it and would return on another visit.”

Rosemary

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	Classic Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Each classic room features a queen-size bed and views of the courtyard of the hotel. The en-suite facilities contain Italian marble bathrooms with a bath and shower, as well as bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics. Guests will find a TV with interactive entertainment, an in-room bar, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Double Room 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The spacious executive rooms feature a queen-size bed. Guests can enjoy views of the city or the hotel's internal courtyard from their room. The en-suite facilities contain Italian marble bathrooms with a bath and shower, as well as bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics. Guests will find a TV with interactive entertainment, an in-room bar, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe King Room 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The spacious deluxe rooms feature a king-size bed and views of Edinburgh or the hotel's internal courtyard. The en-suite facilities contain Italian marble bathrooms with a bath and shower, as well as bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics. Guests will find a TV with interactive entertainment, an in-room bar, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Superior Deluxe King Room 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Rooms offering panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street with a seating area and king bed. The en-suite facilities contain Italian marble bathrooms with a bath and shower, as well as bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics. Guests will find a TV with interactive entertainment, an in-room bar, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Towels • Linen • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Junior Suite 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The junior suites feature a lounge area in the room and views of Edinburgh or the hotel's internal courtyard. The en-suite facilities contain Italian marble bathrooms with a bath and shower, as well as bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics. Guests will find a TV with interactive entertainment, an in-room bar, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linen • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Classic Suite 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The classic suites feature a separate bedroom and seating area for guests. Guests can enjoy in-suite check-in as well as personalised concierge services during their stay. Additional amenities include breakfast in the suite or the hotel's Hadrian's restaurant, and the pressing of 1 garment. The en-suite facilities contain Italian marble bathrooms with a bath and shower, as well as bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics. Guests will find a TV with interactive entertainment and in-house films, an in-room bar, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Pay-per-view Channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • View • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linen • Clothes rack • Drying rack for clothing • Toilet paper Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, food and culture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of The Balmoral Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

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