The Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh

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The Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh
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Overview

The 5-star The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, located merely a 7-minute walk from The Real Mary King's Close and only 1 km from Edinburgh Castle, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Offering a Turkish steam bath and a treatment room, along with 162 stylish rooms, the hotel is found in the Grengel district close to a train station.

Location

The elegant hotel puts you in the very heart of Edinburgh, a short way from Dynamic Earth Interactive Science Museum. The 200-foot spire "Scott Monument" is just 250 metres from the Balmoral, while the parish church "St Giles' Cathedral" is a 6-minute walk away. Nature lovers will enjoy the vicinity of Calton Hill, located km away.

Edinburgh bus station is not far from this accommodation.

Rooms

The rooms at the Balmoral Edinburgh have individual climate control and central heating. Some of them comprise a living room and a dining area, appointed with a writing table. Along with a minibar fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, they also have high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to keep you entertained. Some rooms open onto the old town. A kitchenette with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator are available in a house.

Eat & Drink

The à la carte Number One restaurant offers a menu of Scottish cuisine. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. It features an innovative design. There is a restaurant serving British food 50 metres away.

Leisure & Business

The Balmoral Hotel offers an exercise room as well as a full-service spa and a wellness area for guests to enjoy their stay.

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 GBP34 per person per day. 
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

GBP 40 per day

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

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Balmoral Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 999 C$
📏 Distance to centre 400 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.8
✈️ Distance to airport 14.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location
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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
  • Hotels nearby
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

9.3 /10
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Prime location near Waverley Station, elegant rooms, really good spa, and luxurious dining options enhance guest experience.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness7
Here's what guests said:
“Cozy rooms feature fine views, elegant decor, and high ceilings; some rooms were noted as small.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Adjacent to Waverley Station; close to Princes Street and major attractions, enhancing travel convenience.”
Dining8
Here's what guests said:
“Luxurious afternoon tea service, delicious dinner at Brasserie Prince, but breakfast options considered limited.”
Price and service7
Here's what guests said:
“High-quality service with attention to detail; however, check-in process noted as slightly inconsistent.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • N
    Nathaniel
    Australia
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 21 Jan
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    spa
    24-hour reception

    Great place with free wi-fi, 24-hour reception, and a beautiful spa. The staff even guided me to order delicious food during my first visit. I highly recommend a relaxing massage here. I'm coming back for a weekend!

    Classic Double Room
  • J
    John
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 08 Jan
    Great
    8.6

    It includes a safe, a mini bar and a coffee/tea maker.

  • J
    John
    United States
    Wrote a review on 08 Jan
    Great
    8.2

    We truly enjoyed the hotel, perfect and enjoyable breakfast.

    The room was en suite, and airy, with a well stocked mini bar, a dressing room, and a storage space. This was a great and fab location just off the cocktail bar as more choice and better atmopshere, the traffic / roadworks and shopping centre, restaurants and bars. The staff were all consistently courteous and absolutely kind, flawless service.

  • G
    George
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 04 Jan
    Great
    8.8

    I've had a pleasant stay for the last three nights. I enjoyed staying in this 5 star hotel. I had deluxe room for an extra £50. The location was stunning, not too far from Co-op Food. Was set in 5 minutes' walk to the downtown, and the workers were flexible. The restaurant was superb, I tried delicious dishes.

  • R
    Robert
    United States
    Wrote a review on 02 Jan
    Perfect
    9.0

    Truly enjoyed enjoyable breakfast, exceptionally clean room.

    This hotel is quiet, has accommodating employees in this manner. The location was marvellous as a castle and a palace were walking distance to the property. The hotel was walking distance to brasseries and pubs...

  • Wrote a review on 02 Jan
    Great
    8.0

    good bed, spacious room, got connected rooms as asked for

  • H
    Harper
    Canada
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 01 Jan
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    luxurious room
    friendly staff
    fine views

    My partner and I spent 3 wonderful nights here for his birthday celebrations. The room was large and luxurious, beautifully maintained with fine views of the castle. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Dining options were excellent, especially the good afternoon tea!

    Nothing negative to mention!

    Classic Double Room
  • Wrote a review on 28 Dec
    Needs improvement
    5.4

    The Spa is excellant

    The Hotel is tired and badly in need of redecoration, the bathrooms especially are old fashioned,with broken tiles and shower curtains. The service in the restaurants is slow and erratic and the menu choice was poor. Breakfast was not great either and very expensive for what you get. The Hotel falls very short of being a five star venue yet the prices definately are. All in all a very disappointing visit and we won't go back again.

  • Wrote a review on 21 Dec
    Great
    8.6

    i really enjoyed my stay at the Balmoral Hotel and I would definitely recommend this hotel to my friends

  • Wrote a review on 12 Dec
    Perfect
    9.2

    Beautiful rooms and brilliant location, right in the city centre.

    We ordered breakfast in the room but although the service was great (nicely set up table with white cloth and silverware), the selection of food was not impressive at all. We ordered baguette, but it only came with 3 small pots of jam, no butter even, no cheese, nothing else. Quite poor. Next time, we'll definitely try and go to the breakfast buffet in the restaurant.

  • Wrote a review on 04 Dec
    Great
    8.6

    Perfect setting for anniversary, thoughtful plate of chocolates etc with happy anniversary written in chocolate. Quiet room with beautiful view. Simple and elegant. Gorgeous bathroom with relaxing large bath and ceiling shower. Upgrade to king size bed.

  • Wrote a review on 02 Dec
    Perfect
    9.4

    The staff were very accommodating and v. helpful. The room was wonderfully appointed, however for a longer stay a few more drawers would have been useful.

    The price for breakfast was not flexible. To just have a bowl of porridge and a cup of tea was 16 Pounds. There should have been more items a la carte. I therefore did not have breakfast at the hotel

  • Wrote a review on 30 Nov
    Perfect
    9.2

    The staff at the door and in the reception are lovely. Very warm and welcoming, and very attentive. We really did feel like VIPs.

    No tea or coffee facilities in the room. Breakfast was not included. £5.00 charge for room service. Some staff in the tea rooms where not very nice.

  • Wrote a review on 29 Nov
    Perfect
    9.6

    Location.

    Room was mediocre overlooking an alley. I've stayed in this hotel before and the room was over the top. This room was a dump. For the value I got totally screwed!

  • Wrote a review on 27 Nov
    Great
    8.6

    The Hotel is ideally located in the best part of the City. The staff is efficient, friendly and very helpful. The rooms are excellent and the breakfast is great value. The bar and the restaurant ( a michelin star) is world class!

FAQ about The Balmoral Hotel

How far is the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel from the city centre?
Edinburgh city centre is reachable within a 5-minute walk from the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from The Balmoral Hotel hotel?
Guests of The Balmoral Hotel hotel can visit Brass Rubbing Centre (a short distance from the accommodation), or The Real Mary King's Close placed 7 minutes' walk away.
Is there a parking at the Edinburgh hotel?
Yes, the Edinburgh hotel offers public parking nearby.
What are our dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-restaurant Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant offering Indian cuisine.
Can I have breakfast at the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the elegant The Balmoral Hotel?
Guests of the elegant The Balmoral Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 01:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel?
The price for a room in the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel starts at £415.
What payment methods are available in the hotel?
At the hotel, you can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa.
What room types are available at the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel?
Classic Queen Room, Royal Suite, and Deluxe Queen Suite are among the room types available at the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the elegant The Balmoral Hotel?
Specific suites at the elegant The Balmoral Hotel boast views of the city and feature high-speed internet and a cable TV with on-demand films and a safe box for security reasons.
What spa facilities does the elegant The Balmoral Hotel offer?
Pampering amenities in the elegant The Balmoral Hotel include a Turkish steam bath, a treatment room, and an indoor pool.
Is there a swimming pool in the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel?
Yes, the elegant The Balmoral Hotel hotel features a swimming pool.

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