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The Balmoral Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Princes Street

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The Balmoral Hotel

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Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
2 bars/lounges
Lobby
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns

Overview of The Balmoral Hotel

9,6

Exceptional

Property highlights

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
Map
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 2EQ
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

Suite (Glamis)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, View (Old Town View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Castle View)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Balmoral)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Castle View)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room (View)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room (Old Town View)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Edinburgh City Centre
  • Princes Street - 1 min walk
  • George Street - 5 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 43 min walk
  • National Museum of Scotland - 2 min drive
  • Grassmarket - 3 min drive
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 30 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 24 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 26 min walk

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • The Beer House - 3 min walk
  • The Newsroom - 1 min walk
  • Costa Coffee - 2 min walk

About this property

The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. You can visit the spa to be pampered with hot stone massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, and Number One, one of 3 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 3 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 187 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM - 11 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite valet parking (GBP 40.00 per night)
  • Onsite garage

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 10 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1902
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Number One - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. 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 serves light fare only. Open daily.
Bar Prince - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
SCOTCH - Onsite bar. Open select days.