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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly

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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

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Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

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

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Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

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

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Executive Room

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

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Deluxe Room

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

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Executive Room, View

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

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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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About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Edwardian hotel with 3 restaurants and 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 centre and a sauna. Change of towels is available on request
The Balmoral Hotel offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site 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 such as 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
  • On-site 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 on 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 centre, 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 a full breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Number One – This fine-dining restaurant only serves dinner. 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 only serves light fare. Open daily.
Bar Prince – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
SCOTCH – On-site bar. Open selected days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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

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

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.
  • Cots (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: from approximately GBP 32 for adults and from 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. 878 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 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

Julie Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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
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
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

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

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sajith

Travelled with family
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

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
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
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

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
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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff. I cannot rate this hotel high enough. The Best!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

meghan, manchester

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel with friendly staff, well appointed rooms, and good dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was top notch! The staff, the property, the food. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property in the city centre. Gorgeous room, with everything we needed, spotlessly clean, beautiful bed linen and towels. Great shower and bath. Expensive, even for Edinburgh but a great experience. Lovely breakfast, good coffee and beautiful public areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025