Hotel The Balmoral Hotel
1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 1587 reviews)
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Absolutely delicious breakfast, best breakfast we have ever had!
United KingdomEverything in good working order, very Clean with a huge bath. Views are ones you won’t find anywhere. Very quiet almost forget your in the center of town! Great health and hygiene practices in use. Cannot fault ! Great work balmoral team be proud of your work and a shout out to whoever works in that kitchen ! Best food I’ve ate in years! Thankyou
United KingdomStaff and facilities were great close to castle and restaurants
United KingdomThe best address in Edinburgh, in the centre of things.
United KingdomEverything. We were married that day and stayed here on the night as an alternative to a wedding reception. It was perfect and had some lovely surprises to mark the occasion. Thank you!
United KingdomEVERYTHING ABOUT THE BALMORAL IS SUPERB SUPER CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE STAFF VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY
United KingdomThe hotel was unbelievable, very well kept and the staff were very professional and friendly. The food in the restaurant was delicious and the room was incredibly comfortable. Definitely a luxurious stay and we can't wait to visit again for an anniversary. Somewhere to treat yourselves!
United KingdomThe staff were all excellent and made you feel at ease.
United KingdomPhenomenal customer service. Could not have been more gracious in accommodating my 20 month old child and my family. A magical place.
United KingdomWe got an upgrade on check in plus hand written note from the General Manager with 4 delicious macarons. Lovely touches. Room with a view and staff that wanted to look after you. Although no alcohol available to us they offered lovely various mocktails instead at dinner. We will return.
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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location - show map
One of our top picks in Edinburgh.Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a Michelin-starred restaurant, a and a gym. and 's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.
First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the .
Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features 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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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
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Waverley Mall0.1 miles
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Waterloo Place0.1 miles
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City Art Centre0.1 miles
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Scott Monument0.2 miles
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Multrees Walk0.2 miles
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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo0.2 miles
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The Real Mary King's Close0.2 miles
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Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers0.2 miles
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The City of Edinburgh Council0.2 miles
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Royal Mile0.3 miles
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Edinburgh Playhouse0.3 miles
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions0.4 miles
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National Museum of Scotland0.4 miles
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Edinburgh Castle0.5 miles
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University of Edinburgh0.6 miles
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Arthurs Seat1.2 miles
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Royal Yacht Britannia2 miles
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Murrayfield Stadium2.1 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo3.2 miles
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Mountain Arthur's Seat2 miles
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Train Edinburgh Waverley station0.1 miles
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Edinburgh Airport6.8 miles
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Dundee Airport35.1 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.4 miles
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Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Walking tours Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £35 per day.
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Indoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- 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 Additional charge
- Hand massage Additional charge
- Head massage Additional charge
- Foot massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- 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
- Pool/beach towels
- Hammam
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Safety features
- Face masks for guests available
- First aid kit available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Physical distancing
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
Cleanliness & disinfecting
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Food & drink safety
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
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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
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Cot upon request
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Extra bed upon request
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£50 per child, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your 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.
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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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
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The Balmoral Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Beauty Services
- Facial treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body Treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa Facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
- Personal trainer
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Walking tours
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Balmoral Hotel by:
- Tram 40min
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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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Room options at The Balmoral Hotel include:
- Double
- BBasic Room
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private parking
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Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
