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

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

great location attentive staff quiet corridors comfortable beds

Very nice hotel in the centre with high level services.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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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.
- 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 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 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 feeAnswered on 1 October 2020
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Brasserie Prince
Food: British, French
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Number One
Food: Scottish
Open for: Dinner
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Desk
- Telephone
- Pay-per-view channels
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- 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
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
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.
The fine print
Swimming pool #1: Closed from Fri, Jan 06, 2023 until Sat, Apr 29, 2023