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The Balmoral Hotel

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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.

Reviews

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

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • 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
The current price is ฿24,818
฿29,782 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun

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 centre complete this relaxation haven.
Luxury sleep experience
Premium bedding and dressing gowns envelope guests in comfort. The 24-hour room service and turndown service add to this hotel's luxurious charm.

Room options

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

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room (Old Town View)

Executive Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room (Old Town View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

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

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite (J.K. Rowling) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Glamis)

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

Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Haute Dolci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at The Balmoral Hotel, only a five-minute walk from George Street and Calton Hill. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures, 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 centre. The helpful staff and bar get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only 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

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Hotel size

    • 187 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site valet parking (GBP 45.00 per night)
    • On-site garage
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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

Travelling 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 reception
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soft drinks 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

  • Lift

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
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 on-site 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 only serves dinner. 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 only serves light fare. Open daily.
Bar Prince – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
SCOTCH – On-site bar. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – 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 45.00 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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 on-site 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. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, good, and phenomenal with a wide selection and high-quality food. (14 reviews)
  • The spa area was welcoming, relaxing, and well-equipped with great facilities including a pool, gym, and steam room. (10 reviews)
  • The pool was a highlight, with many guests praising its quality, temperature, and amenities. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Was a wonderful stay, clean, staff very attentive
Janet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel, beautiful room with an air of luxury. Breakfast was high quality.
Sally, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super attentive & friendly staff
Joanne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Amin, 3-night trip
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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.
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, fab facilities
CLAIRE, 2-night trip
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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.
Stuart, 3-night trip
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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!!
Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was amazing. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful.
tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff
Nikhil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was elegant in every aspect, great location for sightseeing and restaurants.
Tracy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was quite simply outstanding - staff, accommodation, food and services. This was a special birthday celebration and we were delighted to be given an upgrade to the room we had booked as well as some lovely treats. Staff could not have been more helpful and the room was just perfect. The second daily service is a delightful touch and we appreciated it so much. Thank you for making our whole stay a dream come true!
Sheena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff. Nicely decorated hotel. Clean and tidy room.
Stuart, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding service. Numerous added touches that made the stay especially memorable — Christmas morning “stocking” filled with fruit, nuts and tea canister’” traditional Scottish food menu items along with many other choices, excellent housekeeping service (phone charger cords neatly tied up with a hotel tie), lovely afternoon tea and Christmas dinner. Fantastic stay!
carolyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place. Excellent services and location wow Wow
JUAN CARLOS, 2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Tremendously clean and tidy. Well appointed room
Craig, 2-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and excellent service.
William, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location of The Balmoral Hotel is excellent. We used the valet service for parking and this worked very well for our short stay. Staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Housekeeping deserves a special mention as the room was spotless with a daily service and then a turn down service in the evening. We will definitely be returning to this amazing hotel.
LYNN, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely historic hotel with friendly staff, well appointed rooms, and good dining options.
Timothy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Extraordinary service.
Blomsterpigerne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was super nice and helpful.
Alexandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and very centrally located. Great whiskey bar.
Marwan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gem in the heart of Edinburgh

Beautiful hotel within easy walking distance of both Old Town and New Town. It is right at the exit of the Waverley Train station with many choices for shopping and restaurants nearby. The hotel itself is extremely comfortable with a great staff available to help with any request.
Teresa, 3-night trip