Indulge in a world beyond ordinary at The Balmoral Hotel, where luxury is not just a promise but a lifestyle, 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 15 minutes walk to Royal Mile.

Experience ultimate opulence featuring a fully-stocked minibar, in-room coffee & tea facilities, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, daily housekeeping, premium bedding, room service and air conditioning, designer amenities and bespoke touches. Conveniences include bathrobes, a phone, a desk and an in-room safe.

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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
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
Real Mary King's Close - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Royal Mile - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edinburgh Vaults - 0.6 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

Professional property host/manager
No cribs (infant beds) available
Green Tourism Program

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 40.00 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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