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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 out of 5.0
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland 0508 283 858
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Suite (Scone and Crombie)
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Glamis)
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Room, View (View)
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room
27 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Executive Room
25 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Classic Room
19 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite (Castle View)
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite
30 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (J.K. Rowling)
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Balmoral)
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Castle View)
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Grand Suite
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Classic Suite
55 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room, View (Castle View)
27 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)
27 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with 3 restaurants

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

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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The Balmoral Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2EQ

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 187
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1902
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Number of meeting rooms - 10
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Garage
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • 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. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • 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)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Smart TV
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

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

Spa Services

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

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

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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.

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

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

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Fees

Optional extras

  • 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

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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

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

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