The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

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About the Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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The Balmoral Hotel, a 5-star Edinburgh hotel, features a majestic clock tower, luxurious accommodations, and award-winning dining options. Renowned for its combination of modern design with classic architecture, it provides a tranquil urban spa and comprehensive whisky selection.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at The Balmoral Hotel are designed with a palette reflecting the Scottish landscape. Each spacious accommodation includes luxurious furnishings, a minibar, and Italian marble en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics.

Dining Options

Dining options include the 4 AA Rosette restaurant, Number One, showcasing fine Scottish and French cuisine, and Bar Prince, offering a bespoke cocktail menu. Afternoon tea features loose-leaf teas paired with pastries and savory items.

Leisure & Activities

The Balmoral Hotel features a serene urban spa, offering treatments for relaxation. Whisky enthusiasts can enjoy over 500 malts at the whisky bar, while leisure activities include exploring Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

Services & Transportation

Comprehensive services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge assistance, and event facilities that can host gatherings of various sizes. Public transportation options like Waverley Steps and Waterloo Place are within a short walking distance.

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The Balmoral Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Executive View Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Junior Suite
2 persons
410 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Executive Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Facilities

The Balmoral Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Balmoral Hotel Location

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
Nearby
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1900 ft
St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
Calton Hill
1700 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1500 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
900 ft
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
1700 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1500 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
1800 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1400 ft
Museum
John Knox House
2000 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
1100 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
1600 ft
Restaurants
Palm Court at The Balmoral
0 ft
1 Princes Street The Balmoral Hotel
The Cafe Royal
400 ft
19 West Register Street
The Guildford Arms
300 ft
1-5 West Register Street
Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux
1500 ft
1 Princes Street The Balmoral Hotel
Martone
400 ft
1 Waterloo Place
The Newsroom
500 ft
5-11 Leith Street
Saigon Saigon
600 ft
14 South St. Andrew Street
Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
500 ft
19 West Register Street
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)23 min  ·  9.1 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)134 min  ·  55.4 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 01:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 40 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP34 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
162

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Balmoral Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 713 verified reviews
9.3/10
Perfect
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.7/10
Cleanliness
9.5/10
Comfort
9.5/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Staff
9.6/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 5138 reviews
4.5/5
based on 1042 reviews
9.3/10
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