Classic Double Room
Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Queen bed
- Private bathroom
The Balmoral Hotel
★★★★★ 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, GB
9.3 guest rating· 1859 reviews
Travelling with a dog
Dogs are welcome at The Balmoral Hotel; it lists pets-allowed in its own facility data.
About this hotel
Luxurious Accommodation :
The Balmoral, first opened in 1902, offers elegantly designed rooms with marble bathrooms and interactive TVs. Many rooms boast stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town, providing a truly unforgettable stay.
Culinary Delights :
Indulge in a gastronomic experience at The Balmoral's dining establishments. From the fine dining menu at Number One Restaurant to the informal Brasserie Prince and the innovative cocktails at Bar Prince, there's something to satisfy every palate. Don't forget to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea at Palm Court.
Relaxation and Wellness :
Unwind and rejuvenate at The Balmoral Spa, featuring a pool, sauna, Turkish steam room, and 5 treatment rooms. With an exercise studio available, guests can stay active and pampered during their stay.
Experience luxury and sophistication at The Balmoral in the heart of Edinburgh. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
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Rooms & rates
Executive Double Room
Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Private bathroom
- Cots
Junior Suite
Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Private bathroom
- Cots
Classic Suite
Sleeps 4 · 55 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Private bathroom
- Cots
Executive View Room
Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · Queen bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Minibar
Suite (Bowes-Lyon)
Sleeps 2 · 55 m² · King bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Coffee/tea maker
Suite (J.K. Rowling)
Sleeps 4 · 55 m² · King bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Room (Old Town View)
Sleeps 3 · 27 m² · King bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Coffee/tea maker
Grand Suite
Sleeps 4 · 55 m² · King bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Coffee/tea maker
Suite (Balmoral)
Sleeps 4 · 55 m² · King bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Coffee/tea maker
Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Indoor pool
- Swimming pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Spa/wellness center
- Spa/wellness center services
- Sauna
- Fitness facilities
- Parking garage
- Valet parking
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Air conditioning
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- Pets allowed
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- 24-hour front desk
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Beauty Services
- Cashless payment available
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Concierge service
- Daily housekeeping
- Express check-in/check-out
- Face masks for guests available
- Facilities for disabled guests
- First aid kit available
- Food delivered to guest room
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Hammam
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Heating
- Ironing service
- Kid meals
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Manicure
- Massage services
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Pedicure
- Personal trainer
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Safety deposit box
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Steam room
- Walking tours
- Wine/champagne
Location
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, GB
What guests say9.31859 reviews
+ Friendly staff+ Beautiful location+ Luxurious amenities+ Great dining options− Lift was out of order− Check-in felt transactional
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.7
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money8.6
fabulous hotel with amazing whisky collection
10.0The staff go above and beyond to meet your expectations. Very friendly and always on hand to try and assist. Ross in the whisky bar is a walking encyclopedia.
− Nothing, it was all fabulous
Schlechtestes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, das wir je erlebt haben.
4.0Alle Restaurants waren toll, wir haben sowohl das Nachtessen im Number One, wie das Frühstück sehr genossen.
− Das Zimmer war eine grosse Enttäuschung, für 1400 SFR war es das schlechteste Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, das wir je erlebt haben. Das Zimmer war recht klein mit Blick an eine Hausmauer. Das Zimmer hatte keinen Charme, nichts historisches, es sah aus, wie ein Businesshotel. Im Badezimmer schaute noch ein Kabel aus der Wand. Die Klimaanlage war sehr laut und stank nach Essen, die Fenster liessen sich nicht öffnen.
Beautiful, smart & comfortable hotel
10.0Beautiful,smart & comfortable hotel .
− Nothing to dislike.
A really pleasant stay
10.0Really nice hotel, great staff, tasty food, comfy bed, best icecream (Joelato), very pleasant scent in the lobby. Would definitely come back!
Best Hotel Experience In My Entire Life
10.0Spent 4 nights at The Balmoral Hotel recently on a trip to Scotland. It was hands-down the best hotel experience I’ve ever had in my life. I’ve stayed at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, Hilton’s Conrad properties all over, JW Marriott’s and Four Seasons. Never have I had the combination of Service, History, and Location that I had at the Balmoral. It blows them all away and is my new gold standard. On the service front, when housekeeping tidied up our room or did turn-down service they put our eyeglasses on lens wipes and put a bookmark in our books. I know that might sound silly, but the level of attention to detail like that was the type of thing that really stood out. Another thing: being a guest at the hotel entitles you to use of their spa facilities, namely the steam room and sauna. That is a benefit that is typically reserved for spa guests only. At the daily included breakfast they had an incredible spread and menu options. I got eggs benedict or avocado toast. So good. The staff were all wonderful, from bellmen at the door to front desk to the restaurant and whiskey room, and of course the aforementioned housekeeping team. Their whiskey room must have had a selection of over 500 bottles from across Scotland. We did a flight and had a great experience. Finally, location cannot be beat. Right in the heart of the city, next to the largest train station, walkable to everything, with unbostructed views from all sides. Incredible. 10/10, will stay again.
PawFriendly Stays · questions
- Does The Balmoral Hotel allow dogs?
- Yes, The Balmoral Hotel is flagged pet-friendly in its listing. Fees and size limits are set by the hotel; ask at booking if they aren't shown.
Good to know
Reservations of 7 nights or more will require full prepayment.
Please inform 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.