Edinburgh

The Balmoral Hotel

Name: The Balmoral Hotel
Address: 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, GB
Rating: 9.3

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ

The experience

Luxurious Accommodation:The Balmoral, first opened in 1902, offers elegantly designed rooms with marble bathrooms and interactive TVs. Many rooms boast stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town, providing a truly unforgettable stay.

Culinary Delights:Indulge in a gastronomic experience at The Balmoral's dining establishments. From the fine dining menu at Number One Restaurant to the informal Brasserie Prince and the innovative cocktails at Bar Prince, there's something to satisfy every palate. Don't forget to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea at Palm Court.

Relaxation and Wellness:Unwind and rejuvenate at The Balmoral Spa, featuring a pool, sauna, Turkish steam room, and 5 treatment rooms. With an exercise studio available, guests can stay active and pampered during their stay.

Experience luxury and sophistication at The Balmoral in the heart of Edinburgh. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

At the hotel

Popular amenities

60 listed

24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Bar
Beauty Services
Breakfast in the room
Cashless payment available
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Concierge service
Daily housekeeping
Express check-in/check-out

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Face masks for guests available
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
First aid kit available
Fitness center
Fitness facilities
Fitness/spa locker rooms
Food delivered to guest room
Free WiFi
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Hammam
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Heating
Indoor pool
Ironing service
Kid meals
Laundry
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Manicure
Massage services
Meeting/banquet facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Parking
Parking garage
Pedicure
Personal trainer
Pets allowed
Physical distancing rules followed
Process in place to check health of guests
Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
Restaurant
Room service
Safety deposit box
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Sauna
Spa/wellness center
Spa/wellness center services
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Steam room
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Swimming pool
Valet parking
Walking tours
WiFi available
Wine/champagne

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

9.3out of 10

Jonquil · solo traveller · 2026-09-01
10/10
“We've stayed there several times, always excellent.”
Grand Hotel for Scottish Hospitality
Heather · family with children · 2026-09-01
10/10
“The front desk staff warmly welcomed us and immediately checked into getting us booked for a meal - we were arriving on the late end for lunch on Sunday. The meal was excellent - we had the Sunday roast. You can order from the bar menu in the restaurant as well, which my sons did to get burgers. We chose the full breakfast in the morning - the wait staff was kind and very attentive, food was excellent - my husband is diabetic so needed low sugar/low carb options and there were many available for the meal. The amenities in the room are from the Irene Forte spa, which is present in most Rocco Forte hotels. The little details and attention to guests like slippers for turn down service, and immediately providing umbrellas for our evening walk when the rain started were very appreciated. Location is excellent, directly by Waverley station, and nearby the St. Andrews Square and Princes Street tram stations from the airport. Most old town activities are less than a 15 minute walk.”
Worth knowing: We had requested that rooms be located nearby, and that was not possible - however the arrangement worked with one floor apart. When booking, I had wanted a room with two separate beds for my sons - we could not find one on the site. The room they had with a king bed was two double beds pushed together with a king sheet set - this could have been converted to two beds. This was minor in the grand scheme, the hotel did a great job hosting us otherwise.
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Ene · couple · 2026-08-26
8/10
“Asukoht, puhtus”
Worth knowing: Interjöör ja etikett ei vastanud ootustele
Overpriced.
Hugh · couple · 2026-08-25
5/10
“Location. Concierge staff.”
Worth knowing: Price at festival time. ‘Suggested’ pre-charge of 5% to cover service we hadn’t yet experienced. Put me right off the place, unfortunately!

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