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The Balmoral Hotel
1 Princes Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 2136 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff in front dest and concierge were all attentive and helpful
TaiwanLocation can’t be beat. classic style. great service.
Cayman Islandsgreat location attentive staff quiet corridors comfortable beds
United KingdomVery nice hotel in the centre with high level services.
United KingdomThis hotel is the best we have ever stayed in. the staff was super nice and helpful, the rooms are beautiful and spacious, it is a magnificent building inside and out and the immaculate spaces make you feel like it’s a dream come true. we also had afternoon tea here which is a must! food was of the best quality one can imagine as well as the service and the live music played by a harp player on a small balcony above the sitting room. The friendliness and professionalism of each and every staff member was very helpful. The room was cleaned and serviced twice a day, bed was so comfy you never want to leave it . We were thankfully given a room with a marvelous view to the old town but make sure to ask for it in advance. Definitely stay at this hotel as it is truly an experience to remember!
IsraelI have traveled for 45 years and rarely have I ever enjoyed a Hotel stay more. Everything was first class. I have already recommended the Bal moral to my friends. What a wonderful staff, service, front desk personnel, a perfect experience. Thank you
United States of Americaexcellent service, amazing staffs, beautiful hotel, nice room, good location, wonderful breakfast
Thailandwe loved absolutely everything, they were so nice and greeted us with a warm welcome
United States of Americagreat location, good food and staff were extremely helpful especially the concierge staff
United States of AmericaGreat location. The room was clean and cozy. The restaurant was good. Drinks at the bar were great.
United States of America
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Ting
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Greg
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Fiona
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Radek
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Moshe
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Gary
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Pattaravalai
Thailand
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Odineth
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Barbara
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Michael
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Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map
Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette 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 Whiskey.
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 accommodations in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Ting
Taiwan“The staff in front dest and concierge were all attentive and helpful”
Greg
Cayman Islands“Location can’t be beat. classic style. great service.”- Fiona
United Kingdom“great location attentive staff quiet corridors comfortable beds” - RRadekUnited Kingdom“Very nice hotel in the centre with high level services.”
- Moshe
Israel“This hotel is the best we have ever stayed in. the staff was super nice and helpful, the rooms are beautiful and spacious, it is a magnificent building inside and out and the immaculate spaces make you feel like it’s a dream come true. we also had...” - Gary
United States of America“I have traveled for 45 years and rarely have I ever enjoyed a Hotel stay more. Everything was first class. I have already recommended the Bal moral to my friends. What a wonderful staff, service, front desk personnel, a perfect experience. Thank you” 
Pattaravalai
Thailand“excellent service, amazing staffs, beautiful hotel, nice room, good location, wonderful breakfast”- OOdinethUnited States of America“we loved absolutely everything, they were so nice and greeted us with a warm welcome”
BarbaraUnited States of America“great location, good food and staff were extremely helpful especially the concierge staff”
MichaelUnited States of America“Great location. The room was clean and cozy. The restaurant was good. Drinks at the bar were great.”
- 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 ..Answered on January 12, 2020
- Is there access to the spa?All of our residents have access to the Spa (pool, gym, sauna, steam room)Answered on December 21, 2019
- Do you have any TWIN ROOMS at all?Most of our room categories can be twinned (expect Classic Rooms).Answered on October 16, 2019
- Do you have any valentine special layouts that an be done? Looking for something for 14th FebruaryAt 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.Answered on December 21, 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 feeAnswered on October 1, 2020
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Brasserie Prince
Food: British, French
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Number One
Food: Scottish
Open for: Dinner
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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 prices at The Balmoral Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at The Balmoral Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The Balmoral Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Edinburgh.
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The Balmoral Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Foot massage
- Manicure
- Steam room
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Body wrap
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Beauty services
- Hand massage
- Body treatments
- Back massage
- Locker rooms
- Head massage
- Spa facilities
- Swimming pool
- Walking tours
- Full-body massage
- Pedicure
- Neck massage
- Facial treatments
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Body scrub
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The Balmoral Hotel has 2 restaurants:
- Brasserie Prince
- Number One
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Room options at The Balmoral Hotel include:
- Double
- Triple
- Quad
- Suite
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Balmoral Hotel by:
- Tram 40min
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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
