Hotel
 The Balmoral Hotel

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

Excellent location — rated 9.9/10! (score from 2106 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.4
Superb
2,106 reviews

All staff went beyond expectations, anticipating my every need. Dinner at Prince was really wonderful, again staff was exceptional. I especially liked being asked after my appetizer if I were ready for the main course or wished to take a break. I’ve never been asked that before and was delighted to take some time. Most places bring the next course too fast

Kathleen United States

fabulous hotel in a perfect location to explore all that Edinburgh has to offer! once in a lifetime experience for us to stay here, our room was immaculate, thank you to the housekeeping team!

Danielle United Kingdom

Great location, splendid hotel, top floor room gave good view

Irene United Kingdom

Loved the Hotels decor both in public areas and in the hotel rooms. The staff were all friendly and helpful. One of our guests had ordered smoked salmon for main course and when it arrived realised her mistake, but I was delighted to see that the waiter arranged for this to be swiftly changed without any fuss.

Anne United Kingdom

Services and the cleaning of the room and the nice staff also food delivered to room

Colin United Kingdom

the food and service in the Brasserie were both outstanding..

Julian United Kingdom

Perfectly located for exploring in and out of Edinburgh (we were visiting family by train daily from Waverley). Wonderful considerations for traveling with an infant. The Brasserie and the Spa were also top notch.

Rich United States

Lovely lovely rooms. Gym and great pool. Super staff (both front of house and room teams). Great location. Whisky bar.

David United Kingdom

The exceptional service, attention to detail, beautiful decor, great location etc etc - just a fantastic place to stay. Not many places exceed expectations, but this one does. The Brasserie is a lovely place to eat, and the whisky bar is a must!

Barbara United Kingdom

The hotel was incredible They think of everything The linens are so soft and the turndown service was adorable . Truly excellent service and great concierge recommendations

Jessica Canada
9.4
Superb
2,106 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “All staff went beyond expectations, anticipating my every need. Dinner at Prince was really wonderful, again staff was exceptional.”
    Kathleen Kathleen United States United States
  • “fabulous hotel in a perfect location to explore all that Edinburgh has to offer! once in a lifetime experience for us to stay here, our room was immaculate, thank you to the housekeeping team!”
    Danielle Danielle United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, splendid hotel, top floor room gave good view”
    Irene Irene United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Loved the Hotels decor both in public areas and in the hotel rooms. The staff were all friendly and helpful.”
    Anne Anne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Services and the cleaning of the room and the nice staff also food delivered to room”
    Colin Colin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “the food and service in the Brasserie were both outstanding..”
    Julian Julian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfectly located for exploring in and out of Edinburgh (we were visiting family by train daily from Waverley). Wonderful considerations for traveling with an infant.”
    Rich Rich United States United States
  • “Lovely lovely rooms. Gym and great pool. Super staff (both front of house and room teams). Great location. Whisky bar.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The exceptional service, attention to detail, beautiful decor, great location etc etc - just a fantastic place to stay. Not many places exceed expectations, but this one does.”
    Barbara Barbara United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel was incredible They think of everything The linens are so soft and the turndown service was adorable . Truly excellent service and great concierge recommendations”
    Jessica Jessica Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.2
High score for Edinburgh

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.

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

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

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

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Guest reviews

9.4
Superb · 2,106 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.2
High score for Edinburgh

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kathleen
    United StatesUnited States
    “All staff went beyond expectations, anticipating my every need. Dinner at Prince was really wonderful, again staff was exceptional. I especially liked being asked after my appetizer if I were ready for the main course or wished to take a break....”
  • Danielle
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “fabulous hotel in a perfect location to explore all that Edinburgh has to offer! once in a lifetime experience for us to stay here, our room was immaculate, thank you to the housekeeping team!”
  • I
    Irene
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, splendid hotel, top floor room gave good view”
  • Anne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Loved the Hotels decor both in public areas and in the hotel rooms. The staff were all friendly and helpful. One of our guests had ordered smoked salmon for main course and when it arrived realised her mistake, but I was delighted to see that the...”
  • Colin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Services and the cleaning of the room and the nice staff also food delivered to room”
  • Julian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “the food and service in the Brasserie were both outstanding..”
  • Rich
    United StatesUnited States
    “Perfectly located for exploring in and out of Edinburgh (we were visiting family by train daily from Waverley). Wonderful considerations for traveling with an infant. The Brasserie and the Spa were also top notch.”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely lovely rooms. Gym and great pool. Super staff (both front of house and room teams). Great location. Whisky bar.”
  • Barbara
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The exceptional service, attention to detail, beautiful decor, great location etc etc - just a fantastic place to stay. Not many places exceed expectations, but this one does. The Brasserie is a lovely place to eat, and the whisky bar is a must!”
  • Jessica
    CanadaCanada
    “The hotel was incredible They think of everything The linens are so soft and the turndown service was adorable . Truly excellent service and great concierge recommendations”
Property questions and answers
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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
    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)
    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).
    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.
    Asked about: Deluxe King 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 fee
    Asked about: Deluxe Castle View • Answered on 1 October 2020

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
Excellent location - show map
Located in the historic old town

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the imposing Edinburgh Castle looms over the city.

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
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of The Balmoral Hotel

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Spa and wellness centre
Pets allowed
Bar
Pets
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
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 GBP 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
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
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules The Balmoral Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

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.

The fine print

FAQs about The Balmoral Hotel

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at The Balmoral Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Suite

  • 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.