The Balmoral Hotel (Hotel), Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

★★★★★

5-star hotel: Edinburgh, United Kingdom - current prices, available dates, guest reviews and photos

1 Princes Street, EH2 2EQ Edinburgh, United Kingdom

9.3 /10
Superb
Rating based on 1 123 reviews

The Balmoral Hotel lies 577 m from the centre. Guest reviews give the property 9.3/10 (1,123 reviews). Facilities include a restaurant, a bar and parking.

Featuring a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, the 5-star The Balmoral Hotel is located on Princes Street in Edinburgh and includes 161 rooms with many offering views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.

Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are both within a five-minute walk. The city airport lies approximately a 25-minute drive from the hotel, providing convenient access to air travel.

The accommodation ranges from classic rooms with queen-size beds overlooking the courtyard to spacious deluxe rooms with king-size beds offering panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. All en-suite bathrooms feature Italian marble finishes with baths or showers, complemented by bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics. In-room amenities include interactive TVs with pay-per-view channels, in-room bars, safes, tea and coffee making facilities, work desks, air conditioning, wardrobes or closets, as well as baby cots upon request.

Guests can enjoy extensive wellness facilities such as an indoor swimming pool open year-round, a sauna, steam room including a hammam experience, spa treatment rooms including massage services and wellness packages. Dining options include Number One Restaurant for fine dining fare alongside Brasserie Prince for informal meals. Palm Court offers afternoon tea while Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails, there is also SCOTCH featuring over 500 varieties of Scottish whisky. Additional services encompass free WiFi throughout the property, parking garage access, concierge service, luggage storage, laundry and ironing services, daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, a 24-hour front desk reception as well as elevators facilitating easy movement around this historic building.

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Average price per night: ~£877

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Executive Double Room

In short: private bathroom, 25 m2 of space and 1 bedroom.

The Balmoral Hotel - amenities

The Balmoral Hotel offers amenities that can make your stay more comfortable.

  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Car park
  • Temperature control
  • Pool for swimming
  • Accommodations for families
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dining establishment

House Rules

Check-in

  • From Until hours

Check-out

  • From Until hours

Pets

  • Pets are not permitted.
Contact methods
☎ telephone
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How do guests rate The Balmoral Hotel?

The average score from 1,123 Booking.com reviews is 9.3/10. See how other guests describe their stay at The Balmoral Hotel. Ratings and comments come from real bookings.

Michael 06 - 2026
10/10

We would probably return. The hotel had high ceilings and a traditional style, along with well-appointed bedrooms that included nice little comforts and shortbread. The warm towels were plentiful, and the staff were courteous and helpful.

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