The Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh

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The Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh
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Overview

5-star historic city-center hotel with award-winning dining and whisky expertise

Dining

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh houses 2 restaurants, including Number One, a fine-dining venue that holds 4 AA Rosettes. Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere, while Palm Court serves an award-winning afternoon tea with live harp music. The bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, and SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky.

Rooms & Views

Many rooms at The Balmoral offer views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town, with some rooms featuring a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. The design incorporates bespoke Balmoral tartan elements throughout, combining historic architecture with modern influences. Executive and Deluxe room categories include suites such as the Glamis Suite, which connects to a second bedroom for family groups.

Whisky & Experiences

The Balmoral employs expert whisky ambassadors who provide personalized whisky experiences in SCOTCH, the hotel's dedicated whisky bar. Guests can sample from a collection of over 500 whisky varieties, with staff guiding novices and connoisseurs alike. The hotel also offers a Harry Potter suite tour where J.K. Rowling completed the final book.

Spa & Wellness

The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms, a sauna, a Turkish steam room, and an indoor swimming pool measuring 15 metres. Guests can book back massages, body scrubs, facials, manicures, and pedicures, alongside access to a fitness centre with a personal trainer. The spa also includes a steam room, hammam, and spa lounge with relaxation area and pool towels provided.

Location & Services

Situated on Princes Street, The Balmoral is within a 5-minute walk of Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area. The hotel offers valet parking, a concierge service that handles luggage to train platforms, and express check-in/check-out. Walking tours, family rooms, facilities for disabled guests, and pets are accommodated, with a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping.

  • Dining: 4 AA Rosette restaurant Number One & Brasserie Prince
  • Whisky: Over 500 varieties with expert whisky ambassadors
  • Spa: 5 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, indoor pool
  • Rooms: Castle views, bespoke Balmoral tartan, suites available
  • Location: Princes Street, 5 min from Waverley Station
  • Services: Valet parking, concierge, Harry Potter suite tour
  • Family: Family rooms, children's treats, connecting suites
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 GBP 34.0 per person. 
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
  • With view

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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Essential information about The Balmoral Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 64094 INR
📏 Distance to centre 400 m
✈️ 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
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

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