Hotel The Balmoral Hotel
This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture – Check location 1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture – Check location Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 1513 reviews)
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*9.0* City Art Centre: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)
*8.4* Waverley Mall: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)
*8.4* Scott Monument: 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)
*9.0* The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)
*9.0* The Real Mary King's Close: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)
*9.1* Scottish National Gallery: only 6 minutes away! (500 yards on foot)
The Staff were excellent, they were all extremely friendly and helpful everyone from the cleaners to the guys on the desk, a business is only as good as the folk that run it and they were all top notch
United KingdomThe super friendly and attentive staff, the amazing view, the extras in the room, the whisky bar, the spa, the attention to detail.............
United KingdomGreat location, good sized room, good food, but most of all the staff nothing was too much trouble and were very friendly.
United KingdomThe staff are first class, I am working in Edinburgh one day a week and decided to try out different hotels. This is the best (by miles) so far.
United KingdomWe were given an upgrade which was a good start. Service and hospitality was exceptional. Thought the breakfast was excellent with good choices although maybe a little overpriced. Perhaps this is normal in this standard of hotel.
United KingdomWhere do I start, absolutely everything was first class. From the smartly dressed gentleman who’s extremely friendly who greets at front door offering to take bags etc, to the amazing check in staff, the level of service throughout is exemplary! We regularly stay in top hotels worldwide and have never seen standards and service levels to Dubai standards anywhere else until now, at the Balmoral. Our first room was immaculate but a bit small with not a great view so we were moved to a castle view free of charge and given free cocktail vouchers for Prince bar, a lovely touch they didn’t have to do as I was expecting to pay for an upgrade as there was nothing actually wrong with first room. A huge thank you guys. We will no doubt become regular visitors now.
United KingdomLovely building and accommodation. Staff were excellent, very friendly
United KingdomThe size of the room, presentation, finishing touches and staff were all excellent. We visited for our ten year wedding anniversary and will definitely be returning next year.
United KingdomCentral location, clean, friendly staff. Great view. Classy decor and the best bath tub.
United KingdomFabulous location and a beautiful hotel. Staff were very friendly and the afternoon tea was superb!
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The Balmoral Hotel 5-star hotel
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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture – Check location 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 by Alain Roux 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.
Old Town is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture.
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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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
Very good coffee!
Private parking available
Great area for shopping!
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Hotel surroundings
– This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in Old Town exploring, pubs and architecture – Check location Excellent location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!What's nearby *
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Edinburgh Waverley station0.1 miles
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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
Natural beauty *
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Arthur's Seat Mountain2 miles
Closest airports *
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Edinburgh Airport6.8 miles
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Dundee Airport35.1 miles
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Glasgow Airport48.4 miles
Shopping nearby – all within 500m! *
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St James Shopping Mall Shopping centre
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Harvey Nichols Department storePopular brands like: Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Chanel, Armani
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Multrees Walk LuxuryPopular brands like: Burberry, Louis Vuitton
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John Lewis Department storePopular brands like: Apple, Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Burberry
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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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Cuisine: International
Facilities of The Balmoral Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
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Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Food & Drink
- 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
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Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 35 per day.
Pool and wellness
- Swimming pool
- 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
- Spa Facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body Treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Indoor pool
- Hammam
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
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
- Business centre Additional charge
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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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
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
| 0 - 3 years |
Can use a cot
upon request
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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
The maximum number of cots allowed depends on the room you choose. Please check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
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 Balmoral Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Spa Facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Full body massage
- Beauty Services
- Fitness
- Facial treatments
- Personal trainer
- Manicure
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Pedicure
- Body Treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
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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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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
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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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Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Balmoral Hotel by:
- Tram 40 minutes
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The Balmoral Hotel has 1 restaurants:
- Number One
