Pet friendly
Swimming pool
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Baggage storage

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh

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.

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

Property Highlights

Located in the 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


Availability

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Travel Sustainable property
Travel Sustainable property
This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • 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 12 January 2020
  • Is there access to the spa?
    All of our residents have access to the Spa (pool, gym, sauna, steam 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.
    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
    Answered on 1 October 2020
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Hotel area info *
2 Restaurants On Site

    Brasserie Prince

    Food: British, French

    Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Number One

    Food: Scottish

    Open for: Dinner

Amenities of The Balmoral Hotel
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £40 per day.
  • Valet parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
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
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Balmoral Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out

1:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

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.

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

We are currently undertaking some essential maintenance to improve our swimming pool. As a result of these essential works, our pool will be closed from Friday 6th January 2023 for a duration of 16 weeks. During this essential maintenance period we will be offering a gym facility for guests in our studio from 8am to 8pm daily.

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Fri, Jan 06, 2023 until Sat, Apr 29, 2023