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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with 3 restaurants and full-service spa

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Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby
Near Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel offers a luxurious stay with 2 bars, a fireplace in the lobby, and an indoor pool. Unwind at the onsite spa or get energized at the gym - previous guests rave about both experiences.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is AU$1,342
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Sauna, steam room, body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages

Spa

The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers hot stone massages and pampering treatments such as body scrubs. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

Room options

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Suite (Glamis)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Scone and Crombie)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Balmoral)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Castle View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, a neighbourhood in Edinburgh, The Balmoral Hotel is near a train station. Princes Street and Royal Mile are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit George Street and Grassmarket. Don't miss out on a visit to Edinburgh Zoo.
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Mile - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Whittard of Chelsea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
Located close to Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, The Balmoral Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and 2 bars. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body treatment or a body wrap at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and a Michelin star rated meal. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a steam room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A ballroom, luggage storage and a water dispenser
  • A banquet hall, wedding services and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things the bar, helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 187 rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Balmoral Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Balmoral Hotel?

As of 1 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balmoral Hotel on 22 Sept 2025 start from AU$1,342.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Balmoral Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Balmoral Hotel?

Valet parking is available for GBP 40.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Balmoral Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Balmoral Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Princes Street, Calton Hill and George Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 879 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 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

Earnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. I loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, 1 minute walk from the train station
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and very centrally located. Great whiskey bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish i could live there! The service the ppl everything was above and beyond!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love love love!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and service. 5 percent service charge added / please just build in room rate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From beginning to end it was an absolut joy staying in this Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sajith

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

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

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

Annemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Balmoral. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Brilliant stay

Great stay. Everyone was very pleasant and welcoming,, Everyone was vert attentive,,we did not want for anything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is great. Friendly hotel team. Location is amazing. Great option when visiting Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This building and it’s history alone is amazing. Brasserie Prince is a must. I adore this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellenwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

Gail

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Best hotel in Edinburgh

The atmosphere and ambience is one no other can compete with. This hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh and the service goes beyond excellence. Thank you Balmoral I’ve left my heart in Scotland!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property is spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Birthday Treat!

Fantastic stay with a great dinner in the hotel restaurant in the evening. Also a lovely breakfast with friendly, extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

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