The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, near Princes Street

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Near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel offers a luxurious stay with 2 bars, a fireplace in the lobby, and an indoor pool. Unwind at the onsite spa or get energized at the gym - previous guests rave about both experiences.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$343 nightly
$411 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Wellness sanctuary
The full-service spa offers daily treatments from facials to hot stone massages. A sauna, steam room, and fitness center complete this relaxation haven.
Fine dining experience
Indulge in culinary excellence at 3 restaurants, including a Michelin-starred venue. This hotel boasts 2 bars and serves a full breakfast.
Luxury sleep experience
Premium bedding and bathrobes envelope guests in comfort. The 24-hour room service and turndown service add to this hotel's luxurious charm.

Room options

Showing 17 of 17 rooms

Junior Suite

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Executive View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Executive View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive View Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Executive Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Executive Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room (Old Town View)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Deluxe Room (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Suite (Castle View) | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Suite (Castle View) | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Suite (Balmoral) | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Suite (Balmoral) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Suite (Balmoral) | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Suite (Balmoral) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Balmoral)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Glamis)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Calton Hill - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 24 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Haute Dolci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

You'll be in a fantastic location at The Balmoral Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, and Number One, one of 3 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. The helpful staff and bar get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 187 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (GBP 40.00 per night)
    • Onsite garage

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 10 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1902
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Number One - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. 1-star Michelin rating.
Brasserie Prince - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Palm Court - This restaurant serves light fare only. Open daily.
Bar Prince - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
SCOTCH - Onsite bar. Open select days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs GBP 40.00 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Balmoral Edinburgh
Balmoral Hotel
Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Balmoral
Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
The Balmoral Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balmoral Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Balmoral Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 40.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Balmoral Hotel and nearby?

The Balmoral Hotel has 2 bars and a spa, as well as an indoor pool and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Balmoral Hotel like?

The Balmoral Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The spa area was welcoming, relaxing, and well-maintained with great facilities including a pool, steam room, and gym. (9 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight, with many guests praising its quality, temperature, and welcoming atmosphere. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, good, and phenomenal with a wide selection and excellent service. (12 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, fab facilities
CLAIRE, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Service was exceptional. Brilliant for a festive family trip and the staff couldn’t do enough to make my daughters feel welcome.
Stuart, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was amazing. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful.
tony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always love our stay at the Balmoral!
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property was elegant in every aspect, great location for sightseeing and restaurants.
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff. Nicely decorated hotel. Clean and tidy room.
Stuart, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Excellent services and location wow Wow
JUAN CARLOS, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful hotel in all respects
Andrew, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel itself is a bit run down. Our room was without the typical amenities that you find at similar priced - or even cheaper - hotels.
Kasper, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great short stay in Edinbruh. Super clean and very helpful staff. Particularly enjoyed the pool, gym and spa area. Holiday decorations was a bonus.
Vadim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tremendously clean and tidy. Well appointed room
Craig, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed my stay at The Balmoral Hotel, very authentic with a lot of charm. the staff are super friendly,
Mike, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was beautiful very clean and lots of space
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel

From check in to check out, our stay was lovely! The staff were friendly and very helpful, and the hotel itself is beautiful. If we are in the area again, we will be back!
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Prince dinner was superb
Michael, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and excellent service.
William, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay here. Gorgeous hotel right in the heart of the city with everything walkable. Highly recommend.
Emilio Mario, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extraordinary service.
Blomsterpigerne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Dimitri, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a beautiful hotel! I do wish they explained the key card and the lights but overall it was a great stay!
Rachel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, 1 minute walk from the train station
Nisrine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was super nice and helpful.
Alexandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Balmoral is an exquisite, elegant hotel. Every aspect is impeccable!
BECKY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely historic hotel with friendly staff, well appointed rooms, and good dining options.
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel. I loved everything about it.
Earnell, 2-night trip