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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Sauna, steam room, body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages
Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive View Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Executive Room (Old Town View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Grand Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Castle View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Bowes-Lyon) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Balmoral) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (J.K. Rowling) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Glamis) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Scone and Crombie) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

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 manicures and pedicures, facials or Swedish massages 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 45.00 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.

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. 889 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1002 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything! Especially how thoughtful the staff were towards my little girl. Outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and hotel facilities!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful. The temperature inside the hotel is warm, considering the cold and rainy Edinburgh weather, the people cannot do enough for you, and it’s in a great location. The only problem is outside the hotel, it’s very busy because there’s the train stop right there and the bus stop but you’re centrally located so that is great. There are always cabs outside running to take you anywhere. The restaurant, the Number One, in the hotel, Michelin rated, is excellent. They have a great gym downstairs. My only negative experience is when my daughter and I went on Sunday, 2/15/26 for brunch at our hotel, there was a young girl with dark hair and blue eyes who has the hostess. She asked us if we had a reservation and we did not. She asked us if we were staying at the hotel and we said yes. Meanwhile, 90% of the hotel restaurant the Brasserie that we are referring to, was empty. She put us at the furthest table away, in the back corner, by the exit door where it was cold. I said and this is where you’re seating us? She said well it’s Sunday and every other table is reserved. After my daughter and I left 45 minutes later, we had to rush because we had a private tour, 85% of the restaurant was still empty. She never said goodbye to us and we walked past her. Very rude. When people are saying at a five star hotel, and we can afford to stay anywhere, service matters. I would suggest you give this hostess at the at the Brasserie on May 15 at 12 noon a lesson in service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super attentive & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From arrival, through reception experience the room including upgrade Spa facilities and quality of the Treatment, breakfast and afternoon tea it was all wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was a wonderful stay, clean, staff very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was quite simply outstanding - staff, accommodation, food and services. This was a special birthday celebration and we were delighted to be given an upgrade to the room we had booked as well as some lovely treats. Staff could not have been more helpful and the room was just perfect. The second daily service is a delightful touch and we appreciated it so much. Thank you for making our whole stay a dream come true!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and th staff service. The best was also comfortable and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, amenities, and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No, I needed to pay an extra £100 to upgrade. Also, Never received cash rewards
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maria, James

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service, fab facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Richard, Providence

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, East Haven

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fabulaous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing. The staff were very attentive, polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service. Numerous added touches that made the stay especially memorable — Christmas morning “stocking” filled with fruit, nuts and tea canister’” traditional Scottish food menu items along with many other choices, excellent housekeeping service (phone charger cords neatly tied up with a hotel tie), lovely afternoon tea and Christmas dinner. Fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled 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