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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property

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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Indoor pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, The Balmoral Hotel is adjacent to Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Calton Hill. This 5-star hotel has 187 guestrooms and offers conveniences like 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool.

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
  • Edinburgh Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Haute Dolci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

At The Balmoral Hotel, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Valet parking is offered for GBP 40.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and Smart TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and safes are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Balmoral Hotel?

The Balmoral Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Balmoral Hotel on Apr 7, 2026 start from $665, 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.

What's there to do close to The Balmoral Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Edinburgh City Centre, just steps from Princes Street, and within a 10-minute walk of George Street and Royal Mile. You'll also find Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for GBP 40.00 per night.

Is there a spa at The Balmoral Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and body wraps.

Does The Balmoral Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Balmoral Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is The Balmoral Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, 2 bars, and a Michelin-rated restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Balmoral Hotel?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does The Balmoral Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Balmoral Hotel has 3 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast on weekend mornings for a surcharge.

Does The Balmoral Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Balmoral Hotel for a fee of GBP 50 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Balmoral Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Balmoral Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Balmoral Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which is 8.3 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Balmoral Hotel?

No, at The Balmoral Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Balmoral Hotel offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Balmoral Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Balmoral Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 885 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Juan CARLOS

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil, Los Gatos

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tremendously clean and tidy. Well appointed room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remarkable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of The Balmoral Hotel is excellent. We used the valet service for parking and this worked very well for our short stay. Staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Housekeeping deserves a special mention as the room was spotless with a daily service and then a turn down service in the evening. We will definitely be returning to this amazing hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meeda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic room on the 5th floor . Spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paloma, Croton On Hudson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Kelvin Konrad, Tampa

Disliked: Staff & service
The front door men did not open the door for me when I arrived from the airport with my luggage. They watched me and stared as if an alien arrived. That tainted everything from that point on. Subsequent attempts to be “nice” were futile. The hotel bills itself as luxury high end and charges accordingly. At such price points, guests expect great treatment.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautiful very clean and lots of space
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Prince dinner was superb
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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