Name: The Balmoral Hotel
Address: 1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom, 1 Princes Street, Lothian, EH2 2EQ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £295 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.4

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Hotel The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent staff valet parked our car upon arrival, quickly checked us in and brought our luggage to the room. The bedroom was spotless, comfortable and very quiet. Not once did we see a cleaning trolley or hear cleaning staff in the corridors. Our room was made up whilst we were at breakfast. The staff in general were very helpful, polite and most welcoming particularly in the Princes Brasserie and at reception.

Anne

United Kingdom

Nothing was too much trouble, treated like royalty

David

United Kingdom

Location of hotel is excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good but expensive.

John

Netherlands

Excellent service and facilities, tentative staff. You get what you pay for and it’s a wonderful experience. Close to all that Edinburgh has to offer. I will return

Andrew

United Kingdom

All the staff were polite and very helpful. We appreciated the complimentary upgrade we were given.

David

United Kingdom

We did not have breakfast at the Balmoral. The location was great and in the centre of everything we wanted to do. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable. The staff friendly and accommodating. The flower arrangements in the lobby were fabulous!

Stacy

United Kingdom

We went for my husbands 30th and they acknowledged this and helped celebrate with a little upgrade and cake left in the room. Pool facilities.

United Kingdom

Quality radiates in every way. Superb general ambience and the room was exceptionally comfortable.

Keith

United Kingdom

Clean large rooms and a direct connection to the main attractions of the city

Willem

Belgium

Service was excellent; staff friendly and helpful; room was wonderful, with great views. Perfect location.

Edward

United Kingdom

What guests loved the most:
“Excellent staff valet parked our car upon arrival, quickly checked us in and brought our luggage to the room. The bedroom was spotless, comfortable and very quiet.”

Anne United Kingdom
“Nothing was too much trouble, treated like royalty”

David United Kingdom
“Location of hotel is excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very good but expensive.”

John Netherlands
“Excellent service and facilities, tentative staff. You get what you pay for and it’s a wonderful experience. Close to all that Edinburgh has to offer. I will return”

Andrew United Kingdom
“All the staff were polite and very helpful. We appreciated the complimentary upgrade we were given.”

David United Kingdom
“We did not have breakfast at the Balmoral. The location was great and in the centre of everything we wanted to do. The room was spacious and clean. The bed was very comfortable.”

Stacy United Kingdom
“We went for my husbands 30th and they acknowledged this and helped celebrate with a little upgrade and cake left in the room. Pool facilities.”

J United Kingdom
“Quality radiates in every way. Superb general ambience and the room was exceptionally comfortable.”

Keith United Kingdom
“Clean large rooms and a direct connection to the main attractions of the city”

Willem Belgium
“Service was excellent; staff friendly and helpful; room was wonderful, with great views. Perfect location.”

Edward United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location - show map

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

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool

Parking

Free WiFi

Spa and wellness centre

Pets allowed

Bar

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Private parking available

Sleeps	Room type	Price
Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Classic Double Room 1 large double bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Executive Double Room 1 extra-large double bed
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Max adults: 3. Max children: 1	Deluxe King Room 1 extra-large double bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Deluxe Castle View 1 extra-large double bed
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Max adults: 2. Max children: 1	Junior Suite 1 extra-large double bed
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Max adults: 10	Junior Suite
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Max adults: 10	Basic Option
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Max adults: 10	Suite Standard
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Max adults: 10	Room Deluxe
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Max adults: 10	Suite Grand
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About The Balmoral Hotel

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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 facilities. Kind regards, Susana

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Asked about: Executive Double Room • 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)

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Asked about: Deluxe King 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).

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Answered on 16 October 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.

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Asked about: Deluxe King Room • Answered on 21 December 2019
What time are the swimming pool and spa open from

The Balmoral Spa is currently open at the following times: Monday to Thursday: 9.00am to 5.00pm (last entry at 4:15 pm) Friday and Saturday: 8.00am to 8.00pm (last entry at 7:15 pm) Sunday: 8.00am to 5.00pm (last entry at 4:15 pm)

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Asked about: Executive Double Room • Answered on 1 October 2020
Are your spa and pool facilities open?

Our swimming pool and fitness centre will open on the 31st of August, however our sauna and steam room will remain closed in September. In order to use the swimming pool or fitness centre you will need to pre-book a time.

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Answered on 28 August 2020
do you allow dogs /

Yes we are a dog friendly hotel. There will be an additional charge of £50 as a dog fee, simply let us know when making a reservation if you will be travelling with a small friend.

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Answered on 1 February 2021
How much (if any charge) would it be to add our 3 yrs old daughter ?

Children up to 3 years old can be accommodated free of charge.

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Answered on 31 December 2019
Do you have any floors specifically assigned for females traveling alone? How is hotel security??

There are no specific floors asigned to females travelling alone

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Answered on 29 August 2020
I would like to order dinner with the package how much would that be i am looking at 1 night for £320

Please note that unfortunately we do not have packages that include dinner - the hotel has 2 restaurants with different pricing and availability. To make a table reservation please contact our Reservations team.

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Answered on 18 March 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 Reservations

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Answered on 23 November 2020
Is there a car park?

We offer a valet car parking service. The charge per night for the car park is £35.00

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Answered on 7 September 2020
How far walking are you from uni of Edinburgh

Good Afternoon, Thank you for your message. The University of Edinburgh has different campus in the city. The main building is located around 15-20 minutes walking from our hotel. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance. Kind regards, Susana

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Answered on 8 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.

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Asked about: Deluxe Castle View • Answered on 5 February 2021
Do you have twin bed rooms

We offer twin rooms in all room categories excluding Classic.

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Asked about: Executive Double Room • Answered on 28 May 2021
How long is the swimming pool at your hotel? Is it suitable for lap swimming?

The swimming pool is 15 metres and is designed for lap swimming. The Balmoral Team

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Answered on 4 February 2021
Which rooms have a bath guaranteed?

Good morning, All of our bathrooms guarantee a bath. Kind regards Balmoral Reservations

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Answered on 26 February 2021
Hello - is it possible to pre-book any spa/beautician treatments, please? Thank you

We will be happy to check our availability for you. Please let us know your stay details and preferred day/time for spa visit.

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Answered on 14 August 2021
Are you open again to tourists

Our hotel will reopen on the 26th of April. We suggest that our guests check their local government web for the latest guidance regarding travelling

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Answered on 19 April 2021
Is there a discount for a single person. Is the restaurant open for dinner? May guests currently use the pool ?

Thank you for your query. We do not currently offer a discount for 1 person staying. Depending on Covid restrictions the restaurant and pool will be open to our guests when the hotel reopens. We intend to open as soon as possible.

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Answered on 13 February 2021

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Hotel surroundings *

What's nearby

Waverley Mall

0.1 miles
Waterloo Place

0.1 miles
City Art Centre

0.1 miles
Scott Monument

0.2 miles
Multrees Walk

0.2 miles
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

0.2 miles
The Real Mary King's Close

0.2 miles
Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers

0.2 miles
The City of Edinburgh Council

0.2 miles

Top attractions

Royal Mile

0.3 miles
Edinburgh Playhouse

0.3 miles
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

0.4 miles
National Museum of Scotland

0.4 miles
Edinburgh Castle

0.5 miles
University of Edinburgh

0.6 miles
Arthurs Seat

1.2 miles
Royal Yacht Britannia

2 miles
Murrayfield Stadium

2.1 miles
Edinburgh Zoo

3.2 miles

Natural beauty

Mountain Arthur's Seat

2 miles

Public transport

Train Edinburgh Waverley station

0.1 miles

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

6.8 miles
Dundee Airport

35.1 miles
Glasgow Airport

48.4 miles

How to get to The Balmoral Hotel from Edinburgh Airport

Public transport

Parking available

* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Check-in

15:00 - 00:00

Check-out

01:00 - 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 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

0 - 3 years

Cot upon request

Free

4 - 12 years

Extra bed upon request

£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.

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

Guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- À la carte
Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
Room options at The Balmoral Hotel include:
- Double
- Triple
- Quadruple
- Suite
- Partner offer
The Balmoral Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Foot massage
- Body scrub
- Spa facilities
- Personal trainer
- Full body massage
- Pedicure
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Beauty Services
- Head massage
- Body wrap
- Back massage
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Manicure
- Steam room
- Walking tours
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Body treatments
- Neck massage
- Facial treatments
- Hand massage
- Spa/wellness packages
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.
From the nearest airport, you can get to The Balmoral Hotel by:
- Tram 40min
The Balmoral Hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Edinburgh.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Balmoral Hotel (subject to availability):
- Private parking
- Parking

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