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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 1870 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.4
Wonderful
1,870 reviews

The staff in front dest and concierge were all attentive and helpful

Ting Taiwan

Location can’t be beat. classic style. great service.

Greg Cayman Islands

great location attentive staff quiet corridors comfortable beds

Fiona United Kingdom

Very nice hotel in the centre with high level services.

Radek United Kingdom

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 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!

Moshe Israel

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

Gary United States of America

excellent service, amazing staffs, beautiful hotel, nice room, good location, wonderful breakfast

Pattaravalai Thailand

we loved absolutely everything, they were so nice and greeted us with a warm welcome

Odineth United States of America

great location, good food and staff were extremely helpful especially the concierge staff

Barbara United States of America

Great location. The room was clean and cozy. The restaurant was good. Drinks at the bar were great.

Michael United States of America
9.4
Wonderful
1,870 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The staff in front dest and concierge were all attentive and helpful”
    Ting Ting Taiwan Taiwan
  • “Location can’t be beat. classic style. great service.”
    Greg Greg Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
  • “great location attentive staff quiet corridors comfortable beds”
    Fiona Fiona United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very nice hotel in the centre with high level services.”
    Radek Radek United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “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...”
    Moshe Moshe Israel Israel
  • “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.”
    Gary Gary United States of America United States of America
  • “excellent service, amazing staffs, beautiful hotel, nice room, good location, wonderful breakfast”
    Pattaravalai Pattaravalai Thailand Thailand
  • “we loved absolutely everything, they were so nice and greeted us with a warm welcome”
    Odineth Odineth United States of America United States of America
  • “great location, good food and staff were extremely helpful especially the concierge staff”
    Barbara Barbara United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location. The room was clean and cozy. The restaurant was good. Drinks at the bar were great.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.7
  • Facilities 9.5
  • Cleanliness 9.7
  • Comfort 9.7
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi9.2
High score for Edinburgh
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

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Most popular amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Brasserie Prince
Bar

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.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Edinburgh
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ting
    TaiwanTaiwan
    “The staff in front dest and concierge were all attentive and helpful”
  • Greg
    Cayman IslandsCayman Islands
    “Location can’t be beat. classic style. great service.”
  • Fiona
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “great location attentive staff quiet corridors comfortable beds”
  • R
    Radek
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very nice hotel in the centre with high level services.”
  • Moshe
    IsraelIsrael
    “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 AmericaUnited 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
    ThailandThailand
    “excellent service, amazing staffs, beautiful hotel, nice room, good location, wonderful breakfast”
  • O
    Odineth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “we loved absolutely everything, they were so nice and greeted us with a warm welcome”
  • Barbara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great location, good food and staff were extremely helpful especially the concierge staff”
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location. The room was clean and cozy. The restaurant was good. Drinks at the bar were great.”
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

    Menu: À la carte

    Number One

    Food: Scottish

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Balmoral Hotel
Most popular amenities
Indoor swimming pool
Private Parking
Free WiFi
Spa
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Brasserie Prince
Bar
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