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Suite (Scone and Crombie)
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite (Glamis)
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Room (Old Town View)
269 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Room (View)
269 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room
291 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Executive Room
269 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Classic Room
205 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite (Castle View)
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Junior Suite
323 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite (J.K. Rowling)
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite (Balmoral)
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (Castle View)
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Grand Suite
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Classic Suite
592 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Room (Castle View)
291 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)
291 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Edinburgh hotel in New Town, walk to Royal Mile

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at The Balmoral Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill. This 5-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from George Street.

Make yourself at home in one of the 187 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Grab a bite at Number One, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Renovations & Closures

The property will be renovating from January 6 2023 to April 29 2023 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Swimming pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a full-service spa, The Balmoral Hotel features an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

10 meeting rooms are available. This Edwardian hotel also offers a fitness center, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

The Balmoral Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Year Built - 1902
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of meeting rooms - 10
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Concierge services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 187
  • Garage
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Off-street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Smart TV
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

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.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Spa Services

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.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Steam room in spa
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

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

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

Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 29 per person
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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.

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

Awards & Affiliations

Green / Sustainable 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.

  • Green Tourism Program

National Rating

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

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