About this property

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, Telephone, Air conditioning and Desk, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Rocco Forte Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
Ecostars
Ecostars
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Outstanding service as would be expected from this classic hotel
Phil
Australia Australia
Quality of service. Nothing is too difficult. All staff are very professional.
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Eveything apart from one girl at breakfast. She was very rude.
Emin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Location is right in the middle of historical place
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff very attentive. Building kept in excellent shape
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I enjoyed the impeccable service by the staff and also the location.
Sandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything! Staff so courteous and attentive to little details and so kind. Rooms immaculate; Spa area and pool is wonderful; food delicious.. A perfect day and night celebrating my daughter's 40th Birthday. We love the Balmoral - Scotland's...
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything, we had the most amazing time, the hotel is as beautiful as ever.
Diana
Australia Australia
First class location in a stunning building. The amazing staff friendly yet professional always ready to help. Excellent restaurant and bar with great cocktails of all styles. Fabulous spa, had the most amazing facial.
Lorence
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This hotel is an oasis of calm in Edinburgh city centre. The staff - all of them - are unfailingly courteous and competent and so very helpful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Brasserie Prince
  • Cuisine
    British • French
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Number One
  • Cuisine
    Scottish
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Balmoral Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Reservations of 7 nights or more will require full prepayment.

Spa Update

We will be undertaking an improvement project in our spa from 20th September 2024, therefore our treatment rooms will be temporarily relocated. We ask guests to arrive at the spa reception on the lower ground floor 10 minutes prior to the appointment to be escorted to the treatment rooms.

Use of Spa Facilities

Use of our spa facilities is complimentary for hotel residents during their stay. As of the 23rd September 2024 our changing rooms and bathrooms will be closed due to our improvement project, therefore we ask guests to arrive dressed in their bathrobes/slippers to use the facilities.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Balmoral Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.