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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property

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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Indoor pool
Deluxe Room (Castle View)
Deluxe Room (Old Town View)
Deluxe Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

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

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Junior Suite (Castle View)

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive View Room

Executive View Room

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

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Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Executive Room (Old Town View)

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

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Castle View)

Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Glamis)

Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a sauna. Change of towels is available on request.
The Balmoral Hotel offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
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.
The Balmoral Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at one of the 3 restaurants, or stop for a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served weekends for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, facials, or body wraps at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the bar and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Princes Street and 4 minutes by foot from Calton Hill
  • Pets welcome for a fee
The Balmoral Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 10 meeting rooms available. The luxury The Balmoral Hotel also features a fitness center, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee.

This Edwardian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Prince
  • Brasserie Prince
  • Number One
  • Palm Court
  • SCOTCH

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1902
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is 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

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 883 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful hotel in all respects
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BECKY, Yorba Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Balmoral is an exquisite, elegant hotel. Every aspect is impeccable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Balmoral Hotel truly delivers a six-star experience. From the moment we walked into the grand lobby and enjoyed afternoon tea, we felt the highest level of hospitality. The afternoon tea here was the best we had in the UK — elegant, delicious, and unforgettable. Our room was beautiful and comfortable, with thoughtful details everywhere. The restaurant was also outstanding. Every dish was well prepared and full of flavor, making dining here a highlight of our stay. Combined with impeccable service and a perfect location in Edinburgh, The Balmoral is simply exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here. Gorgeous hotel right in the heart of the city with everything walkable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was elegant in every aspect, great location for sightseeing and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Oklahoma City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection!

Thank you so much for having us. They were very attentive and helpful in every way. I will return and this time I will try the afternoon tea option!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Retains its position as the 5 star hotel (just).

Stayed at the Balmoral several times over the years. It continues to provide a timeless sense of security in a busy world. Concierge were just brilliant nothing is too much or too difficult. Brasserie Prince is described as chic and relaxed according to the website, nothing could be further from the truth. Breakfast is chaotic and shambolic, nothing like a 5 star hotel experience, more premier inn!! Dinner was shocking, noisy, poor service and average food. So bad we wouldn't stay at the Balmoral again until the hotel and Rocco forte get a grip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel! I do wish they explained the key card and the lights but overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earnell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. I loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Balmoral

Great location Beautiful hotel fantastic staff amazing hotel you just need a comfortable lounge area - not the Scotch lounge a separate area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love love!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish i could live there! The service the ppl everything was above and beyond!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and service. 5 percent service charge added / please just build in room rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

nabil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing and the service is great; Unfortunately the gym dos not open till 7 am which was disappointing for a person like me who likes to exercise early
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful old world charm with modern amenities in a perfect location The service was friendly and impeccable. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisrine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, 1 minute walk from the train station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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