The Balmoral

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Superb
964 reviews
9.6

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at The Balmoral Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Royal Mile.

Amenities

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 187 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining

Grab a bite at Number One, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Princes Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St James Quarter - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Andrew Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Scott Monument - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Waterloo Place - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Calton Hill - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
City Art Centre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
George Street - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Omni Centre Edinburgh - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Real Mary King's Close - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Royal Mile - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Vaults - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi

The preferred airport for The Balmoral Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events.

National Ratings

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Facilities

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Garage
Banquet hall
Ballroom
Reception hall
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic soda bottles
Number of meeting rooms - 10
No single-use plastic stirrers
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Biodegradable/compostable straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 2
Spa treatment room(s)
Change of towels (on request)
Number of indoor pools - 1
Wedding services
Full-service spa
Fireplace in lobby
Off-street parking
Eco-friendly toiletries
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Wheelchair accessible – no
Water-efficient showers only
Luggage storage
Express check-out
Porter/bellhop
Water dispenser
24-hour front desk
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 3
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Sauna
Laundry facilities
Steam room
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Valet parking (surcharge)
Double-glazing on all windows
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 12:00 PM
Additional check-in information
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Check-in Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Optional Fees
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guest rating

9.6
Superb
964 reviews
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.6
Service
9.6
Amenities
9.6
Condition
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Neighborhood
9.8
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