5-Star Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, - United Kingdom
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$644
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5-Star Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, - United Kingdom
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Free Internet AccessHealth ServicesSwimming PoolRestaurantFitness CenterSpaSpaPets AllowedHandicapped Rooms/FacilitiesNo Smoking Rooms/FacilitiesFamily Friendly
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Guest Rating

9.3

Exceptional

Based on 1277 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.8

Hotel Cleanliness

9.6

Hotel Staff

9.7

Overall Quality

9.3

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Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, Telephone, Air conditioning and Desk, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whiskey. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodations in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

Check-in:

After 15:00

Check-out:

Before 12:00

Pets:

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Important Info:

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Please inform The Balmoral Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Reservations of 7 nights or more will require full prepayment. Spa Update We will be undertaking an improvement project in our spa from 20th September 2024, therefore our treatment rooms will be temporarily relocated. We ask guests to arrive at the spa reception on the lower ground floor 10 minutes prior to the appointment to be escorted to the treatment rooms. Use of Spa Facilities Use of our spa facilities is complimentary for hotel residents during their stay. As of the 23rd September 2024 our changing rooms and bathrooms will be closed due to our improvement project, therefore we ask guests to arrive dressed in their bathrobes/slippers to use the facilities.

Highlighted Amenities:

Free Internet Access
Health Services
Swimming Pool
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Spa
Spa
Pets Allowed
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Family Friendly

Amenities & Services:

Daily disinfection
Facilities for disabled guests available
Family rooms
Fitness center
Free Wi-Fi
Indoor pool
Non-smoking property
Non-smoking rooms available
Personal trainer
Pets allowed
Professional cleaning services
Restaurant(s)
Spa services
Spa/sauna
Swimming pool

Guest Rating

9.3

Exceptional

Based on 1277 reviews

Location Of Hotel

9.8

Hotel Cleanliness

9.6

Hotel Staff

9.7

Overall Quality

9.3

Pros +

  • The staff is amazing and very accommodating. They will try and find out information for you even if they don?t know off hand.
  • Despite being near the train station and right on Princes Street, our room was amazingly quiet

Cons -

  • Nope! I love this hotel!
  • Restaurants are too expensive

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Solo Traveler (100)

Traveling as Couple (1214)

Family with Young Children (445)

Family with Teens (1)

Senior Traveler (40)

Group Traveler (125)

10
3/24/2025
The staff is amazing and very accommodating. They will try and find out information for you even if they don?t know off hand.
Nope! I love this hotel!
7
5/19/2018
Despite being near the train station and right on Princes Street, our room was amazingly quiet
Restaurants are too expensive

Room Options

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Deluxe Castle View

302 sqft • 1 King

Crib(s)Private bathroom

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Executive View Room

270 sqft • 1 Queen

Air conditioningBath or ShowerCarpetingCloset

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Double Room

270 sqft • 1 Double

Private bathroom

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Location

The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh,