The Balmoral Hotel

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.8
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Executive Double Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
US$556 per night
Price US$1,668
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk. First opened in 1902, The Balmoral now offers rooms with a spacious marble bathroom and an interactive TV. Many rooms have views towards Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. Number One Restaurant provides a fine dining menu, Telephone, Air conditioning and Desk, while Brasserie Prince offers an informal dining atmosphere. Palm Court features afternoon tea and the Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails in a relaxed setting, while the SCOTCH offers over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky. With a sauna and a Turkish steam room, The Balmoral Spa features 5 treatment rooms and an exercise studio. With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Rocco Forte Hotels
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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Executive Double Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
US$556 per night
Price US$1,668
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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+ Classic Suite
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  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Buffet breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$3,270 for 3 nights
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Executive Double Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request

The spacious executive rooms feature a queen-size bed.

Room
269 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$556 per night
Price US$1,668
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$522 per night
Price US$1,565
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Executive View Room
We have 3 left
  • 1 large double bed

The triple room features air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as a carpeted floor. The unit has 1 bed.

Room
269 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$624 per night
Price US$1,872
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$590 per night
Price US$1,769
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Deluxe Castle View
We have 5 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request

Rooms offering panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street with a seating area and king bed.

Room
301 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$828 per night
Price US$2,483
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$794 per night
Price US$2,381
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Junior Suite
We have 2 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request

The junior suites feature a lounge area in the room and views of Edinburgh or the hotel's internal courtyard.

Room
409 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$918 per night
Price US$2,755
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$884 per night
Price US$2,653
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Classic Suite
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request

The classic suites feature a separate bedroom and seating area for guests.

Private suite
592 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$1,090 per night
Price US$3,270
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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  • Free stay for your child
Double Room
  • 1 double bed

The unit has 1 bed.

Room
269 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$665 per night
Price US$1,994
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$631 per night
Price US$1,892
Excluded: 20 % VAT, 5 % Tourism fee
  • Superb breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Outstanding service as would be expected from this classic hotel”
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything! Staff so courteous and attentive to little details and so kind. Rooms immaculate; Spa area and pool is wonderful; food delicious.. A perfect day and night celebrating my daughter's 40th Birthday. We love the Balmoral - Scotland's...”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything, we had the most amazing time, the hotel is as beautiful as ever.”
  • Diana
    Australia Australia
    “First class location in a stunning building. The amazing staff friendly yet professional always ready to help. Excellent restaurant and bar with great cocktails of all styles. Fabulous spa, had the most amazing facial.”
  • Mitchell
    Canada Canada
    “Everything about our stay was incredible. The location, the room, the friendliness of the staff, and the restaurant and bar were sublime. We stayed here for the last night of our honeymoon, and the staff brought us a bottle of champagne and huge...”
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I love the balmoral. I always feel welcome and the staff are amazing always going the extra mile to make sure everything is perfect.”
  • Radu
    Romania Romania
    “The Balmoral is the perfect location to experience Edinburgh. It is simply a must. Situated perfectly, the best staff I encountered on my 6 Days Trip in Scotland. The restaurant is simply fabulous, you have to eat there.”
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very central to where we wanted to go , a lovely old building too”
  • Veronica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything from arrival to departure. Exceptional service and staff were amazing, too.”
  • Annie
    Ireland Ireland
    “My son Max and I had a magical stay at The Balmoral. The staff were just wonderful. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay extra special for Max (age 9). Our trip to Edinburgh was a special treat because he's a huge Harry Potter fan. He...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Brasserie Prince
    • Cuisine
      British • French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
  • Number One
    • Cuisine
      Scottish
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Balmoral Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Reservations of 7 nights or more will require full prepayment.

Spa Update

We will be undertaking an improvement project in our spa from 20th September 2024, therefore our treatment rooms will be temporarily relocated. We ask guests to arrive at the spa reception on the lower ground floor 10 minutes prior to the appointment to be escorted to the treatment rooms.

Use of Spa Facilities

Use of our spa facilities is complimentary for hotel residents during their stay. As of the 23rd September 2024 our changing rooms and bathrooms will be closed due to our improvement project, therefore we ask guests to arrive dressed in their bathrobes/slippers to use the facilities.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Balmoral Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.