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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Suite (Glamis) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
Junior Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $922
$768 nightly
$922 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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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)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room (Old Town View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Castle View)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Balmoral) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (J.K. Rowling) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Glamis) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Glamis)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

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 luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • George Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grassmarket - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Haute Dolci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

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.
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 served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM 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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
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 transportation

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 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

  • Elevator

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 45.00 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.

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
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

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Balmoral Hotel

Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

Hotel Balmoral

Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

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The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 888 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a wonderful stay, clean, staff very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Javorka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Top notch service and rooms were majestic. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and hotel facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super attentive & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, amenities, and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From arrival, through reception experience the room including upgrade Spa facilities and quality of the Treatment, breakfast and afternoon tea it was all wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, fab facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and th staff service. The best was also comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was exceptional. Brilliant for a festive family trip and the staff couldn’t do enough to make my daughters feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is beautiful, dinner was delicious and the staff is incredible! Couldn’t recommend this hotel more!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A classic hotel in every way
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything! Especially how thoughtful the staff were towards my little girl. Outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love our stay at the Balmoral!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cada

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was quite simply outstanding - staff, accommodation, food and services. This was a special birthday celebration and we were delighted to be given an upgrade to the room we had booked as well as some lovely treats. Staff could not have been more helpful and the room was just perfect. The second daily service is a delightful touch and we appreciated it so much. Thank you for making our whole stay a dream come true!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff. Nicely decorated hotel. Clean and tidy room.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great short stay in Edinbruh. Super clean and very helpful staff. Particularly enjoyed the pool, gym and spa area. Holiday decorations was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service. Numerous added touches that made the stay especially memorable — Christmas morning “stocking” filled with fruit, nuts and tea canister’” traditional Scottish food menu items along with many other choices, excellent housekeeping service (phone charger cords neatly tied up with a hotel tie), lovely afternoon tea and Christmas dinner. Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at The Balmoral Hotel, very authentic with a lot of charm. the staff are super friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUAN CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Excellent services and location wow Wow
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025