The Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh

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The Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect · 1136 reviews
9.1Perfect
Location9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Staff9.4
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples54%
Families29%
Groups8%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect · 1136 reviews
9.1Perfect
Location9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Staff9.4
Facilities9.2
Who stays here
Couples54%
Families29%
Groups8%
Solo7%

Located 2.9 km from Arthur's Seat hike, nearly 5 minutes' walk from Calton Craigs, the smoke-free The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh offers a Turkish steam room and a sauna for guests' added relaxation. Boasting a location in the vicinity of the commemorative tower "Nelson Monument", the 5-star hotel offers 162 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Location

You'll be within a 1-km distance of the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" and about 800 metres from Royal Mile. Princes Street, lined with restaurants and bars, where The Balmoral Edinburgh sits, grants access to cultural attractions like the combined National Museum of Scotland, which is just 11 minutes' walk away. Guests will also enjoy proximity to Castle Rock, which is a mere 1.1 km away. The hotel is located right near Edinburgh Old Town in Edinburgh.

The Balmoral Hotel is within 10 minutes' walk of Edinburgh Waverley railway station.

Rooms

The classic rooms comprise a seating area featuring a smart TV along with air conditioning. The contemporary rooms have a wardrobe, along with king-size beds. The rooms at the property also offer panoramic views of the castle.

Eat & Drink

Food options for dinner are available at the à la carte Number One restaurant. The restaurant serves Scottish cuisine for lunch and dinner. You can try British cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.

Leisure & Business

The Balmoral has a heated pool and an exercise room.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 01:00-12:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 40 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 34.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:6
Number of rooms:162
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Rooms and availability

Executive View Room
  • Room size:

    25 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Room size:

    25 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Classic Double Room
  • Room size:

    19 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Valet parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Body wraps

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • Castle View
  • With view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Balmoral Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 472 €
📏 Distance to centre 400 m
✈️ Distance to airport 14.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
550 m
St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
Calton Hill
500 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
430 m
Monument
Scott Monument
250 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
510 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
430 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
520 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
410 m
Museum
John Knox House
590 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
310 m
Church
Mercat Cross
470 m
Restaurant
Palm Court at The Balmoral
0 m
Restaurant
The Cafe Royal
100 m
Restaurant
The Guildford Arms
70 m
Restaurant
Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux
450 m
Restaurant
Martone
100 m
Restaurant
The Newsroom
130 m
Restaurant
Saigon Saigon
170 m
Restaurant
Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
130 m

Reviews of The Balmoral Hotel

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