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About the Hotel

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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Next to Edinburgh Old Town
Perfect
9.3
9.6
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Situated within 5 minutes' drive of the Grassmarket, the elegant 5-star The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh is furnished with a clock tower, providing guests with essentials like Wi-Fi and public parking. The luxury hotel proudly offers a ballroom and a banquet hall, while the Thistle chapel "St Giles' Cathedral" is only 450 metres away.

Location

This Edinburgh hotel is 2.9 km from Arthur's Seat and steps away from the Victorian Gothic Scott Monument. Smoke-free The Balmoral Edinburgh in the Grengel district is located merely 10 minutes on foot from the City Art Centre.

Shops and department stores are close to the accommodation.

The hotel is near a train station and Waverley Steps bus stop is only 350 metres away.

Rooms

Some of the 161 smoke-free rooms at The Balmoral Edinburgh are furnished with a writing desk, and appointed with a mini fridge bar and coffee/tea making machines. Also, they feature tiled flooring. Additionally, most rooms look out onto Edinburgh Castle. Self-catering facilities in a house include a kitchenette with a microwave, an electric kettle, and refrigerators.

Eat & Drink

The à la carte Number One restaurant in the property offers dishes for dinner. The restaurant serves Scottish cuisine. There is also a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. You can try Asian cuisine in a restaurant which is located very close by.

Leisure & Business

The Balmoral Hotel includes an exercise room, a wellness area and a full-service spa to ensure guests maximum relaxation. A Turkish steam bath and a treatment room, along with body scrub, pedicure, and manicure, are provided to ensure a perfect stay.

Must-do experiences

  • Indulge in haggis at The Whiski Bar for a true Scottish flavor.
  • Visit the picturesque Dean Village for peaceful riverside walks.
  • Explore the Scottish National Gallery for impressive art collections.
  • Don't miss the vibrant Grassmarket for local shops and eateries.
  • Take a guided tour of the historic Mary King's Close beneath the city.
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The Balmoral Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Executive View Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Classic Double Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Deluxe Castle View
2 persons
305 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
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Facilities

The Balmoral Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift

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 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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The Balmoral Hotel Location

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
Nearby
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
1900 ft
St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
Calton Hill
1700 ft
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
1500 ft
Monument
Scott Monument
900 ft
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
1700 ft
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
1500 ft
Museum
Museum of Childhood
1800 ft
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
1400 ft
Museum
John Knox House
2000 ft
Gallery
City Art Centre
1100 ft
Church
Mercat Cross
1600 ft
Restaurants
Palm Court at The Balmoral
0 ft
1 Princes Street The Balmoral Hotel
The Cafe Royal
400 ft
19 West Register Street
The Guildford Arms
300 ft
1-5 West Register Street
Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux
1500 ft
1 Princes Street The Balmoral Hotel
Martone
400 ft
1 Waterloo Place
The Newsroom
500 ft
5-11 Leith Street
Saigon Saigon
600 ft
14 South St. Andrew Street
Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
500 ft
19 West Register Street
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)23 min  ·  9.1 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)134 min  ·  55.4 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station3 min  ·  700 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 01:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 40 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP34 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
6
Number of rooms:
162

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Balmoral Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 713 verified reviews
9.3/10
Perfect
94%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.7/10
Cleanliness
9.5/10
Comfort
9.5/10
Facilities
9.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Staff
9.6/10
Value for money
8.2/10
Guest reviews
based on 5138 reviews
4.5/5
based on 1050 reviews
9.3/10
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