The Balmoral Hotel

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

9.3Excellent1,867 reviews

from $560.88 per night

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Hotel

1 Princes Street · Edinburgh

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Turkish bath
Room service
Daily housekeeping
Family rooms

About this place

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!

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19 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Classic Double Room 19 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Executive Double Room 25 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Junior Suite 38 m²King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Classic Suite 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Executive View Room 25 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Suite (Bowes-Lyon) 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Suite (J.K. Rowling) 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Deluxe Room (Old Town View) 27 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Grand Suite 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Suite (Balmoral) 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Junior Suite (Castle View) 30 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Suite (Scone and Crombie) 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Suite (Castle View) 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Suite (Glamis) 55 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Executive Room (Old Town View) 25 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe Room (Castle View) 27 m²King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Deluxe Castle View 28 m²King bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Deluxe King Room 32 m²King bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Double Room 25 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Pool & wellness

Indoor pool
Spa
Gym
Sauna
Turkish bath

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Room service

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Accessibility

Accessible
Elevator

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
0.4 km from the center of Edinburgh
Nearby landmarks
- St Giles' Cathedral0.4 km
- National Museum of Scotland0.7 km
- Edinburgh Castle0.9 km
- Arthur's Seat2 km
- Murrayfield Stadium3.4 km

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 12:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

9.31,867 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.

Cleanliness9.2

Service9.7

Location9.7

Room quality9.2

Amenities9.2

Value for money8.6

Food and drink9.2

Brady
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
9.0
“Very comfortable”
+Perfect location
−N /A
Helen
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
8.0
“Elegant stay in great location”
+Great location and spacious suite Spa treatment rooms excellent
−Not many lounging areas esp for families
Adam
Canada · Family · October 2026
1.0
+Staff
−Hasn't been updated in 30yrs and actually downgrade of soaps etc
Laura
Dominican Republic · Couple · October 2026
4.0
“Hotel and location where great. Staff suck especially hostess for breakfast and reception.”
+Property and location were great.
−Staff treated us poorly. I won’t ever go back.
james
Canada · Family · October 2026
9.0
+all was liked
Robert
South Africa · Solo · October 2026
10.0
“All the small things and how they remember your name”
+Attention to detail
−Na
Ghada
Saudi Arabia · Couple · September 2026
8.0
“Great Location”
+Location, comfort
−The bath tub was very highand no walk in shower
Jonquil
United Kingdom · Solo · September 2026
10.0
+We've stayed there several times, always excellent.
Heather
Canada · Family · September 2026
10.0
“Grand Hotel for Scottish Hospitality”
+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.
−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.
Hugh
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
5.0
“Overpriced.”
+Location. Concierge staff.
−Price at festival time. ‘Suggested’ pre-charge of 5% to cover service we hadn’t yet experienced. Put me right off the place, unfortunately!

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 12:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

19 room types

Classic Double Room

Executive Double Room

Junior Suite

Classic Suite

Executive View Room

Suite (Bowes-Lyon)

Suite (J.K. Rowling)

Deluxe Room (Old Town View)

Grand Suite

Suite (Balmoral)

Junior Suite (Castle View)

Suite (Scone and Crombie)

Suite (Castle View)

Suite (Glamis)

Executive Room (Old Town View)

Deluxe Room (Castle View)

Deluxe Castle View

Deluxe King Room

Double Room

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Family

Accessibility

General

Location

Address

Nearby landmarks

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews