The Balmoral Hotel

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October 2025

November 2025

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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

Princes Street
‪1 min walk‬
Royal Mile
‪5 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪11 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Suite (Glamis)

55 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Exceptional

27 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Classic Suite

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Grand Suite

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (Castle View)

55 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

55 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Balmoral)

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

55 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Exceptional

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Castle View)

30 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Classic Room

Exceptional

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

Exceptional

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

Exceptional

27 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Executive Room, View

Exceptional

25 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (Old Town View)

Wonderful

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Edwardian 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 manicures and pedicures 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.

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.

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)
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

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

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

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Sarasota

Travelled with family

22 Jun 2025

Liked: Amenities

Superb in every way.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bruce

Travelled with family

20 Jun 2025

It was way overpriced and they added a discretionary 5% fee for the workers which I gladly paid. It is absolutely a 4 star hotel masquerading as a 5 star hotel. The room rates are insanely high for bad suites and regular rooms. Avoid this hotel please at all costs. The staff are very pleasant though. The hotel is a complete ripoff. If you like to throw your money away, please stay here!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family

19 Jun 2025

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

Excellent hotel

Wow!!! What a wonderful hotel! Their attention to detail is amazing! Such kind staff! Imad at the concierge was the nicest human being ever! Super helpful, accommodating, funny and always remembered us! He made our trip more fun! The hotel is lovely!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

19 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwan

19 Jun 2025

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

Quiet and very centrally located. Great whiskey bar.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

15 Jun 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family

14 Jun 2025

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

Tops

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Elizabeth

3 Jun 2025

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

1 Jun 2025

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

Beautiful 19th century building with excellent restaurants. Our room was immaculate, the entire staff was most helpful and the location in Edinburgh was perfect for sightseeing. We look forward to future stays at other Rocco Forte hotels! Chuck & Robin Bach

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Cypress

Travelled with partner

27 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Absolutely beautiful hotel! Staff is amazing. Walking distance to the historic mile and the train station. We stayed in a junior suite and it was awesome!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with group

22 May 2025

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

The jewel of Edinburgh!

Please do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on staying in the nicest place in town. If you want to be treated like royalty -with the best food and service anywhere in Scotland- stay here! I cannot rave enough about the spa either. I sincerely felt like I had died and gone to heaven after my massage. The food was so good. Best of all, we were assisted with our luggage getting into the hotel from our rental car and heading out to London via the train station next door.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

21 May 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

21 May 2025

I appreciate the historic heritage of this hotel, however the rooms are too old and feels like you’re overpaying for what it is

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

20 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sajith

Travelled with family

18 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic experience and most friendliest hotel staff I met recently. Breakfast is amazing as well. Located conveniently closer to the Edinburgh Railway Station and walkable distance to the Royal Mile and other attractions. Must stay if you are after a relaxing stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

17 May 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family

13 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful hotel- wonderful experience!

Wonderful experience! Absolutely beautiful property with top-not h service and amenities. Their “Teddy Turn- down” for our toddler was a lovely touch. Will be staying at the Balmoral every visit to Edinburgh from now on

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

8 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super nice staff. We wanted to enter the bar at night with the kids but due to licensing issue, no kids are allowed unless ordering full meals. We were full so didn’t need meals and the manager gladly found a table in another dining area of the hotel and provided services for us. Very convenient location right next to the train station. You can basically walk everywhere, to the castle or to the hill. Loved our stay and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

30 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The view from my room window was stunning , straight out onto the castle and princess street . Windows opened a bit as it was very warm so that’s a plus . It felt a bit cramped and I was glad I had travelled alone . Windows were double glazed and room Was quiet at night . Breakfast is phenomenal, if you are someone who can stock up and last all day then this is for you . Sadly I am a grazer !! I found the cleaning invasive , phone chargers coiled and wrapped , my dirty washing pile in the wardrobe was hung up on hangers !!! Then when I discovered they wanted to charge me for them putting those silly cushions back on the bed twice a day I felt narked . I felt I had already paid and wished I had said once a day was enough especially as things like biscuits and milk aren’t refreshed daily . Maybe I am nit picking ?!! Love the stair carpets and stained glass windows on stair well . Love Edinburgh but not sure I would the extra for here again .

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with family

25 Apr 2025

A very warm welcome from the doorman and lady on reception. Check in was quick and we were given a complimentary upgrade. Our room was ready on arrival 4 hours before check in. A welcome gift awaited us. Breakfast is fantastic

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

25 Apr 2025

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Travelled with family

20 Apr 2025

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

Amazing!

This hotel was wonderful. The staff was excellent, friendly, helpful, and so nice. The hotel and the room are beautiful and in a great central location. They are kid-friendly and have the room prepared for our daughter. She felt like the hotel was all about her with cookies, chocolate milk, a cute owl stuffy and her own bath accessories. Room service was also excellent. This is one of, if not the nicest, hotels we have experienced in all of our travels.