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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Princes Street

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Indoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly

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
The price is $320
includes taxes & fees
$267 per night
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2025

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Suite (Glamis)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

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Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
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Designer toiletries
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  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Highlights

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

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Classic Suite

Highlights

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

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Grand Suite

Highlights

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

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Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

Highlights

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

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room

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

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Executive Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Room, View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (Old Town View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 187 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from January 13 2025 to January 16 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from September 20 2024 to March 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Is The Balmoral Hotel currently open?
This property is closed from January 13 2025 to January 16 2025 (dates subject to change).
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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel
Beautiful hotel, staffed by amazing people. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Everything was perfect, except the breakfast waiter forgot to put my order in, but the omelette was worth the wait
RICHARD, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Niamh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Birthday Treat!
Fantastic stay with a great dinner in the hotel restaurant in the evening. Also a lovely breakfast with friendly, extremely helpful staff.
Mark, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Katherine, 3-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

melanie, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

One word
QUALITY.
SUSAN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bhushan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely
Laura, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Steve, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The balmoral did not disappoint. Everything was top notch. If I had to make a complaint it would be that tea in the palm court missed an opportunity to educate guests on the many teas available and perhaps aid in the decision making. Also the little sandwiches at the tea were not to our taste, but everything else was perfect. I would highly recommend this hotel as an expensive, but well worth it experience.
Laurie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

High quality hotel with generally excellent service. Only flaw was when I tried to get them to do some laundry. Despite multiple calls, they never showed up to collect it.
Gilad, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Expensive, but worth it. Perfect location for train (walk to platforms). Outstanding service / great personnel.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Derek, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location, easy access from station, vlose to everything, fab cocktail bar
Karen, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The concierge service was excellent, they met us at the train station and escorted to the hotel, they also escorted us back to the train station when we left. The negative I have about our stay was trying to figure out how to turn the water on and off in the bath/shower. Otherwise we had a great stay.
John, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great property
tarek, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! We loved it!
Kelly, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Matthew, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

The service and the room were good. The location is excellent. The price is high and then they charged a £75 service charge to my card without asking!
Peter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Andrew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very central location, the concierge staff were incredibly helpful. We felt pampered the whole trip! We also received massages, facials and hand/foot treatments from the spa on premises. All were very relaxing and the staff professional. I felt there could be more preparation of tools in the room that the staff needed but it did not hinder the benefits of the treatment.
Julie, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is an old, elegant hotel that has been modernized to a high level of comfort. It is well located on Princes Street near Waverley train station. The service was outstanding, from Kelly at check in to Andrew and the entire concierge team. The spa was also excellent. I was dealing with multiple unexpected complications and wanted a hotel where I could confidently get some help while relaxing a bit. The Balmoral was perfect.
Sharon, 2-night trip
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General property information

Travelers Say
"Beautiful building, spotlessly clean and fantastic staff, facilities and restaurants"
Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Indoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM