The Balmoral Hotel

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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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

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
$708 nightly
The total price is $892
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

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.
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.
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

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite (Castle View)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window providing natural light and a view of the outside.

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with drinks, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Executive Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and floral curtains.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive View Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view of buildings.

Executive View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room (Old Town View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Executive Room (Old Town View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table with a vase, and a view of a building through a window.

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Castle View)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a view of a cityscape.

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite

A living room with a green sofa set, a coffee table, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

Classic Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite

A well-appointed living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table with fruit. There is a fireplace, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

Grand Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Castle View)

A room with a view of a castle, a sofa, a chair, a lamp, a dresser, and a coffee table with books.

Suite (Castle View)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Suite (Bowes-Lyon) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Balmoral)

A traditional room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with a lamp.

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (J.K. Rowling)

A well-lit living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a desk with a lamp.

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Glamis)

Suite (Glamis) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Glamis)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Scone and Crombie)

A spacious living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic bedroom

A modern bathroom with a marble vanity, a large mirror, a glass shower enclosure, and a wall-mounted toilet.

Classic bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE CLASSIC CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

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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
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 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
  • ‪Dishoom Edinburgh - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maki Ramen - ‬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 45.00 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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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. Open select days.
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

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by these third-party sustainability certification schemes: Ecostars and Green Tourism Program. For more information on what these certifications require and verify, please visit their websites.

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 45.00 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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

Property class

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 45.00 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 6 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered excellent food, a wide selection, and outstanding service, with many guests praising the quality of their dining experience. (36 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic, phenomenal, and first class with a wide selection and excellent service. (23 reviews)
  • The spa area was wonderfully relaxing with excellent facilities and staff. (15 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The best service at a hotel I have EVER experienced. I can’t imagine going back to Edinburgh and staying anywhere else. Location was amazing and the staff and service was next level. We had our 6 month old with us and they included so many amenities (baby bath, baby toiletries, bottle warmer and sterilizer, and more), truly made me feel at ease. Worth the splurge.
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Was a wonderful stay, clean, staff very attentive
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Beautiful, exceptional service, tremendous location, relaxing and well equipped gym/spa area, and the the best breakfast/in hotel bar.
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely perfect! Location is amazing and the staff are incredible and made our stay extra special.
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10/10 Exceptional

Pure 5’star luxury hotel with all the amenities you would expect except chocolate at turn down.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff and perfect location.Very clean ,excellent service
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff and service at this magnificent property are wonderful. You feel at home the moment the door man greets you and you enter the hotel. Our room was spacious and nicely furnished. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a special experience when visiting Edinburgh!
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a dream to stay at the balmoral. The service and staff were beyond exceptional, the location was unbeatable, and the hotel was just luxurious in every way.
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10/10 Exceptional

Top notch service and rooms were majestic. Highly recommend!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel, beautiful room with an air of luxury. Breakfast was high quality.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful suite and a very high level of service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Except for the room not having a view everything was great.
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Super attentive & friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Everything was great except our room’s view
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was elegant in every aspect, great location for sightseeing and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, fab facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

From arrival, through reception experience the room including upgrade Spa facilities and quality of the Treatment, breakfast and afternoon tea it was all wonderful.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is beautiful, dinner was delicious and the staff is incredible! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more!!
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was amazing. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful.
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Lovely historic hotel with friendly staff, well appointed rooms, and good dining options.
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Great short stay in Edinbruh. Super clean and very helpful staff. Particularly enjoyed the pool, gym and spa area. Holiday decorations was a bonus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and excellent service.