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9.4

1,844 reviews

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

Princes Street, 1, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom

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Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Turkish/Steam Bath

The Balmoral Hotel

Welcome to The Balmoral Hotel, a luxurious 5-star retreat located in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. With its prime address at 1 Princes Street, this hotel offers a truly convenient stay, located just 0.3mi from the city center. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by the stunning interior and impeccable service that has earned The Balmoral Hotel excellent reviews from its 1844 happy guests.

The Balmoral Hotel boasts an impressive range of amenities to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay. Take advantage of the spa and wellness packages available to unwind and rejuvenate. The indoor swimming pool, sauna, and Turkish/Steam bath offer relaxation and pampering. If you're a pet owner, rest assured that this hotel is pet-friendly, although extra charges may apply. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, restaurant, bar, fitness center, and room service.

The rooms at The Balmoral Hotel are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring air conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Other amenities include non-smoking rooms, family rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. Impeccable housekeeping services, concierge assistance, and baggage storage are also provided. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, The Balmoral Hotel provides the perfect combination of luxury and convenience for an unforgettable stay in Edinburgh.

The minimum price for a room at The Balmoral Hotel starts from $358, making it an upscale choice for discerning travelers. Book your stay now and indulge in the opulence and elegance that awaits at The Balmoral Hotel.

At The Balmoral Hotel, we understand that your furry friends are part of the family, which is why we are a pet-friendly establishment. Whether you're traveling with your cuddly cat or energetic dog, you can bring them along on your Edinburgh adventure. Just let us know in advance, and we will make the necessary arrangements. Please note that charges may apply for your four-legged companion's stay.

When it comes to dining options, The Balmoral Hotel has you covered with two exquisite restaurants. For a family-friendly and authentic experience, Brasserie Prince is the perfect choice. Indulge in a delicious fusion of British and French cuisine while enjoying the warm and inviting atmosphere. If you're in the mood for something more modern, head to Number One. This restaurant offers a contemporary ambiance and serves up mouthwatering Russian specialties that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

At The Balmoral Hotel, we believe in providing our guests with a seamless and convenient experience. That's why we accept various payment methods, including cash. So whether you prefer to pay with a credit card or with cash, you can rest assured that we have you covered. We accept Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Visa, and Maestro, making it easy for you to settle the bill in whichever way is most convenient for you. So go ahead and book your stay at The Balmoral Hotel, where luxury and convenience go hand in hand.

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

7.1mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

35.1mi

Glasgow Airport

48.5mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Turkish/Steam Bath

Steam room

Spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Personal trainer

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Rooms

Deluxe King Room in The Balmoral Hotel

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Deluxe, King

1 King Size Bed

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

Tea/Coffee maker

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Indulge in comfort and luxury in our Deluxe King Room, perfect for a small family of two adults and one child. With a spacious 344 sqft room size, private bathroom, and amenities such as WiFi, minibar, and tea/coffee maker, your stay will be truly exceptional.

Classic Double Room in The Balmoral Hotel

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Classic, Queen

1 Queen Size Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

Tea/Coffee maker

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Discover relaxation and comfort in our Classic Double Room, featuring a spacious 205 sqft area, a cozy Queen size bed, a private bathroom, and convenient amenities such as WiFi, a minibar, and a tea/coffee maker. Perfect for 2 adults and 1 child, this room ensures a peaceful stay with its non-smoking policy and additional amenities including a telephone, safe, pay-per-view channels, slippers, and a hairdryer.

Deluxe Castle View in The Balmoral Hotel

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Deluxe, King, Castle View

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

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Enjoy a luxurious escape with your family in our Deluxe Castle View room, featuring a spacious 301 sqft, a king size bed, and a private bathroom. Stay connected with our wifi, indulge in refreshments from the minibar, and relax in the sitting area. The perfect room for creating cherished memories with your loved ones.

Junior Suite in The Balmoral Hotel

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Junior Suite, King

1 King Size Bed

410 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

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Indulge in comfort and relaxation in our spacious 409 sqft Junior Suite, perfect for families. This non-smoking suite accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, offering a king size bed, private bathroom, and a selection of amenities including complimentary Wifi, minibar, and tea/coffee maker.

Executive Double Room in The Balmoral Hotel

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Executive, King

1 King Size Bed

25 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

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Welcome to our Executive Double Room, a spacious 269 sqft triple room designed for comfort and relaxation. With a King size bed and a range of amenities including a private bathroom, WiFi, minibar, and tea/coffee maker, your stay will be both convenient and enjoyable. Rest assured, as a non-smoking room, you can breathe freely and bring along 2 adults and 1 child.

Executive Old Town view bedroom in The Balmoral Hotel

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Executive, Double, Old Town View

1 Double Bed

25 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Minibar

Air conditioning

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Indulge in the comfort of our spacious Executive Old Town view bedroom, complete with a private bathroom and a cozy sitting area. Unwind with the convenience of WiFi, air conditioning, and a minibar, while enjoying the stunning views of the city. Perfect for two adults and one child, this room offers all the necessary amenities, including a double bed, a tea/coffee maker, and slippers. Leave your worries behind and relax in our modern yet charming accommodation.

Executive View Room  in The Balmoral Hotel

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Executive, View

1 Queen Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Coffee machine

Air conditioning

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Experience pure luxury in our spacious Triple Executive View Room, boasting 269 sqft of elegantly designed space with stunning city views. Perfect for families, this room accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, providing ultimate comfort with a Queen size bed, private bathroom, minibar, coffee machine, air conditioning, and a range of additional amenities to make your stay unforgettable.

Classic Suite in The Balmoral Hotel

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Classic Suite

1 King Size Bed

590 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

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Classic Suite, King

1 King Size Bed

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Welcome to our Classic Suite, a spacious and elegant retreat perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. Enjoy the comfort of a King size bed, a private bathroom, and convenient amenities such as a minibar and tea/coffee maker. Unwind in the cozy sitting area or indulge in a relaxing bath or shower. With 592 sqft of space, you'll have all the room you need to feel right at home. Smoking is not allowed in this suite, ensuring a clean and fresh environment.

Suite, Castle View

1 King Size Bed

Wifi

Garden

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Grand Suite

1 King Size Bed

Wifi

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Junior Suite, Castle View

1 King Size Bed

Wifi

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Guest reviews

9.4

1,844 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

Facilities

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Diane

10

September 2022

The location was fine but was not valve for money, was shocked to the price!! (Breakfast)

Ordered food on the Friday night and it was cold and they forgot the veg so that was a bit disappointing. Also was a bit disappointed when I arrived that the room we were allocated was not suitable for a 85year old which I had requested a wheelchair on my arrival, also said on my email we were there for a 85th birthday celebration for my mum. For the money I paid I thought she would’ve got a small cake.

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Richard

10

July 2023

The location is 10/10. It is one of Edinburgh’s landmark. It has a great pool and allows family swimming at all times. But the most important thing is the attention to detail. We had booked as a family as in so many other “family friendly” hotels before. But at the Balmoral they had equipped the room with kids dressing gowns, a secure step in the bathroom so the kids can brush their teeth, kids shampoo and lots of little welcome presents. Clearly they won our kids over with the biscuits With the Number One Restaurant on Site, we were able to enjoy a grown up birthday dinner with kids enjoying room service and a movie. It was very memorable.

If you push me hard I would perhaps say the wallpaper in bedroom would not be my first pick. But if you need a family treat, the Balmoral is your

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Rach

8.2

January 2022

Great location, friendly staff, lovely decorations for Christmas. We were upgraded to a better view room which was very comfortable and the the underfloor heating in the bathroom was a lovely touch. The Nespresso machine in the room was great and the complimentary water. As we stayed over Christmas day we also received a Christmas stocking and some mince pies. They had arranged macarons and balloons in the room for my birthday when we arrived. Nice attention to detail all around. We ate in the No1 restaurant and it did not disappoint, excellent menu and paired wines. I great experience.

The spa seemed like a separately run entity and didn't have the same level of customer service, my treatment appointment was changed twice and then ultimately cancelled which I found out about when I called their desk. We had drinks in Brassiere Prince and the stay were not overly welcoming despite the fact we were staying there. I think what is hard about this hotel is it has the potential to still be the traditional grand hotel it once was, however now it does feel like all the endless chain hotels you get and some of the staff really didn't seem interested.

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Omar

10

December 2022

Every now and then you come across a hotel that really leaves you admiring every detail in and every interaction, and the Balmoral is one of those hotels, it is exactly what you would imagine an iconic 5 star hotel in the Scottish capital to feel like from the moment you enter to the moment you leave everything is immaculate and it's really earned it's reputation the room, the service, the food options were all spot on. it was our first holiday with our 5 month old first born and all his and our needs were catered for perfectly and we can't to come back.

It's not often that i don't find much to say in this section but from our 3 nights stay there wasn't anything wrong with the hotel, the one thing that maybe can be pointed out that the TV's can be bigger in the room and both TVs were not facing a direction that you can watch them comfortably from, but that's really being picky.

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Helen

8.2

December 2022

The opulence of the hotel. The beautiful Christmas tree and decorations in the foyer. We booked a taster meal at Number One, the in house restaurant which was absolutely superb! The waiting staff were excellent and very attentive. The sommelier was most knowledgeable when my son asked which wine he would suggest. The wine did not disappoint. We spent 4 relaxing hours at our table which added to the whole experience. We were even paid a visit by the chef. Would highly recommend a visit.

We booked breakfast at Brasserie Prince and would not recommend eating there. There was a choice of fruit juices. However this was not self service, instead a glass of your chosen juice was brought to the table filled with ice! I chose Eggs Benedict and both poached eggs were hard and the hollandaise was far too lemony. My son chose the Scottish breakfast and both his poached eggs were hard too. Not a big fan of loose leaf tea which is served in glass teapots. At check out when the bill was presented, gratuity had automatically been added. When I queried this I was told this is the norm. I object to the assumption I would be happy to pay this. However, there was no quibble when I requested the amount be removed.

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Beck

10

December 2022

Excellent location within walking distance to Holyrood House, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and more. We were upgraded to the Junior Suite, which was spacious with a dressing area and a lovely bathroom The hotel bar has a lovely ambience, pianist, and great choice of drinks. We had the 7 course taster meal at No One, which was lovely, but on the pricey side, especially with the accompanying wine. The doormen and staff were all very friendly and welcoming.

It is very expensive, however this is not unexpected for a 5 star Hotel in a central location in a beautiful city.

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Vaughan

9.1

April 2022

Impeccable service. Great attention to detail.

Cold in coridoors and lobby area. Nowhere to sit apart from the bar. Shower was over the bath and very difficult to get in and out because of deep bath.

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Moshe

10

October 2022

This hotel is the best we have ever stayed in. the staff was super nice and helpful, the rooms are beautiful and spacious, it is a magnificent building inside and out and the immaculate spaces make you feel like it’s a dream come true. we also had afternoon tea here which is a must! food was of the best quality one can imagine as well as the service and the live music played by a harp player on a small balcony above the sitting room. The friendliness and professionalism of each and every staff member was very helpful. The room was cleaned and serviced twice a day, bed was so comfy you never want to leave it . We were thankfully given a room with a marvelous view to the old town but make sure to ask for it in advance. Definitely stay at this hotel as it is truly an experience to remember!

Nothing!

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Virginia

10

November 2022

Stopped here a few times now beautiful place, staff are amazing always pleased to help and assist always smiling. we were celebrating our 16 years anniversary and we were generously upgraded free of charge to a Junior suite. Room was beautiful with a gift from the hotel and a card to welcome us.. Room was turned down along with rose petal heart on the bed. They went above in every way for us and I can’t thank them enough. Looking forward to our next stay. Was a very special unforgettable trip and again thank you to your whole team..

nothing everything was perfect

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Noel

9.1

February 2023

The Staff throughout the hotel were wonderful - pleasant & helpful- Breakfast was delicious with a great choice & again ALL the staff gave an exceptionally high level of personal service- we also tried room service which was fast & efficient & the food was very tasty - My wife & I will certainly stay here again

The bath/ shower in room 407 was quite high & difficult for an older person with even normal age related mobility issues to get in /out of - We both worried that we would slip

Points of Interest Around The Balmoral Hotel

Attractions

Scottish National Gallery

0.3mi

Royal Scottish Academy

0.3mi

The Canongate

0.3mi

Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith

2.1mi

Royal Observatory

2.1mi

Rosslyn Chapel

6.8mi

Aberdour Castle

8.2mi

Forth Bridge

8.7mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

13.3mi

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

20.8mi

Melrose Abbey

30.6mi

Swilcan Bridge (Swilken Bridge)

30.7mi

St. Andrews Golf Course

30.8mi

St. Andrews Cathedral

30.9mi

St. Andrews Castle

31mi

Restaurants

Brasserie Prince

Cuisines

  • British
  • French

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern

Number One

Cuisines

  • Russian

Ambiances

  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Balmoral Hotel

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Turkish/Steam Bath

Steam room

Spa

Sauna

Air conditioning

Bar

24-hour front desk

Personal trainer

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Stay rules - The Balmoral Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Balmoral Hotel

Does The Balmoral Hotel allow guests to stay with pets?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at The Balmoral Hotel. However, it is important to note that pets are only allowed on request and additional charges may apply.

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

Rooms at The Balmoral Hotel become available for check-in at 03:00 PM and guests are requested to check out by 12:00 PM.

Is there parking available at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at The Balmoral Hotel. The hotel offers private parking at a nearby location for a price of £40 per day. No parking reservation is required.

What's the nightly rate at The Balmoral Hotel?

Starting rates at The Balmoral Hotel begin from $358. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at The Balmoral Hotel?

The Balmoral Hotel offers various room types including suites, triples, doubles, and quadruples. The rooms range in size from 205 sqft to 592 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The bed sizes in the rooms vary from queen size to king size beds. The rooms can accommodate between 2 adults and 1 child up to 2 adults and 2 children.

What are the main attractions at The Balmoral Hotel?

Guests at The Balmoral Hotel can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. They can relax and rejuvenate at the spa, which offers wellness packages, a sauna, steam room, and Turkish bath. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool where guests can take a dip and unwind.

For dining options, guests can choose from two on-site restaurants. Brasserie Prince offers a family-friendly atmosphere with British and French cuisine, while Number One offers a modern ambiance and Russian cuisine.

In addition to the spa and restaurants, guests can also enjoy the fitness center, which includes walking tours and the option of a personal trainer. After a workout, guests can indulge in a full-body massage, hand massage, head massage, foot massage, neck massage, or back massage in the spa lounge/relaxation area. Body treatments, pedicures, manicures, and facial treatments are also available.

There is an indoor pool available at the hotel with age restrictions for adults only.

Is there a swimming pool at The Balmoral Hotel?

The Balmoral Hotel has one pool available. It is an indoor pool that is open for all seasons. However, it has an age restriction, allowing only adults to access it.

Does The Balmoral Hotel have on-site restaurants?

The Balmoral Hotel has two on-site restaurants: Brasserie Prince and Number One. Brasserie Prince offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of traditional and modern ambiances, serving British and French cuisines. Number One has a modern ambiance and specializes in Russian cuisine.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at The Balmoral Hotel.