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The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel

Edinburgh Scotland
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The property will be renovating from October 12 2026 to May 31 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Enjoy a flexible stay at The Balmoral Hotel, welcoming travellers seeking comfort and convenience, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill. This luxury hotel is 10 minutes walk to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 20 minutes walk to George Street.

Relax in accommodations featuring daily housekeeping, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, premium bedding, room service, air conditioning and a fully-stocked minibar, easy-clean surfaces and versatile comforts. Conveniences include bathrobes, a desk, an in-room safe and a phone.

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Property Details

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Edwardian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Garage
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Number of meeting rooms - 10
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Off-street parking
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Water dispenser
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Laundry facilities
  • Steam room
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1902
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 187
  • Number of floors - 7

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Other details

Grab a bite at Number One, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Princes Street - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St James Quarter - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Andrew Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Scott Monument - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Waterloo Place - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Calton Hill - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
City Art Centre - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Multrees Walk - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
George Street - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Omni Centre Edinburgh - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Royal Mile - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Real Mary King's Close - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The preferred airport for The Balmoral Hotel is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Hotel policies

General

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 32 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 45.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
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