The Balmoral Hotel

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The Balmoral Hotel
Located just 7 minutes' walk from shopping venues such as Princes Mall Shopping Centre, the 5-star Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh includes a restaurant and a storage room. This Edinburgh hotel boasts a setting not very far from The Real Mary King's Close and features a swimming pool, a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and an indoor pool.
Holyrood Park is within a 10-minute drive of the property, which also stands a mere 6 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Old Town. The Balmoral Edinburgh offers proximity to such natural sights as Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (2.1 km) and the green Flag park "Princes Street Gardens" (1 km). The accommodation is situated just a short drive from Dynamic Earth, and Edinburgh bus station lies nearly a 10-minute walk away.
Some of the 188 air-conditioned rooms at The Balmoral Hotel are furnished with a writing desk, and appointed with a mini-fridge-bar and coffee/tea making machines. Also, they feature tiled flooring. The private bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers. Guests can also enjoy views of the courtyard. Self-catering facilities in a house include a kitchenette with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a fridge.
The Balmoral goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit. A wellness area and a spa lounge will surely add to a perfect stay.
Breakfast is served in the restaurant. Gurkha Cafe & Restaurant with Asian cuisine is located approximately a 5-minute walk from this Edinburgh hotel.
Amenities
Main Features
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour services
- Express check-in/ -out
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness/Gym
- Spa and relaxation
- On-site Dining
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Separate tub and shower
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Carpeted floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- The Real Mary King's Close (400 m)
- ScotlandsPeople Centre (100 m)
- City Art Centre (250 m)
- Melville's Monument (250 m)
- Lago Lomond (100 m)
- Scott Monument (250 m)
- Holyrood House (450 m)
- Edinburgh Old Town (350 m)
- Duke of Wellington (300 m)
Airports
- Edinburgh (15 km)
Train stations
- Edinburgh Waverley station (200 m)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Roger
2024-05-19
The service was excellant and the food was perfect.
Martin
2024-05-15
The staff were very courteous and amazingly kind, their services were impeccable. The location was marvellous, if you need to be walking distance to a castle and a palace. It also had private parking and was walking distance to brasseries and pubs.
Paul
2024-04-10
Legendary place with consistently courteous and amazingly kind staff. Exceptionally comfortable bed, airy room with a glorious view over the castle and Princes st Room. A well-stocked mini bar, a dressing area, and a storage space were convenient. Perfect and enjoyable breakfast, impeccable services.
Cold bathroom.
Billy
2024-04-08
Absolutely perfect location, relaxing area, right by a mere 10 minutes walk away from the vast historical Edinburgh Castle, boutiques in New Town, and central Edinburgh, next to the train station. Warm breakfast with a wide array of choices.
Daniel
2024-03-29
The room was stocked, top quality with a view into the airshaft and the overall experience was really nice. The service was admirable, the food was fine.
Patrick
2024-02-20
Got to the bus stop within 5 minutes walk, as it has stunning location. The staff was motivated and enthusiastic.
Pat
2024-02-17
Traditional hotel with patient and particularly helpful stuff and wonderful views of castle and Princes Street. Unbeatable and incredible location for our christmas. A really lovely stay for one night.
Douglas
2024-02-06
First-rate traditional hotel with splendid castle views. Modern interior and brand-new rooms. Easy check-in and good service. Free Wi-Fi provided. All in all unbeatable location, just next door to tram as well as close to Waverly station.
Beatrice
2024-01-17
Top quality, brand-new rooms with comfortable beds. Unbelievable view over the castle.
Matt
2024-01-16
The hotel was spectacular and clean with gorgeous views of Edinburgh castle. I was there for 2 nights and ate at attached restaurant with include breakfast.
Ronald
2024-01-01
An exceptional hotel in a magnificent setting with variety of little extras.
Sydney
2023-12-31
The hotel was 1st class and first-rate, we would recommend. The venue was reasonably clean and reasonably spacious. It was in the central location to the Prince brasserie where you will be presented with a variety of healthy breakfast menu options. Our room was brand-new and upgraded which was an excellent touch.
Fred
2023-12-23
Brand-new room with a comfortable bed and a complimentary internet. Unbelievable castle view and nice hot breakfast.
Susan
2023-12-18
The hotel was in the best possible location not far from a superb Michelin restaurant, most attractions/ shops and Edinburgh for what we wanted it for. The breakfast was nice hot and delicious and there was a wide array of food to choose from.
Jonathan
2023-12-05
The breakfast was hot and complete with fruits and black pudding and the smoked salmon. The location in a good area was best possible and top.
David
2023-11-21
Perfectly clean property with highly professional and incredibly professional staff who delivered incredible service. Good hot and delicious breakfast, a lot of food and beverages. Unbelievable views of the castle from well-equipped rooms. Best possible location right by the cocktail bar as more choice and better atmopshere, a taxi and the train station over the road in a particularly good area. Only a short distance to City Art Centre and other tourist attractions.
Harry
2023-11-16
It is in a great and stunning location with motivated staff who delivered incredible service.
Bill
2023-11-11
Fabulous hotel with best facilities and amazingly kind employees who delivered incredible service. Location: great and fab, not far from Edinburgh Playhouse and Omni Centre, and the very centre.
David
2023-10-24
The staff were patient and caring, and the services were superb.
Paul
2023-10-14
We ate at a romantic restaurant which has a Michelin Star. The location was ideal for trip in Edinburgh.
Jeffrey
2023-10-11
This hotel was beautiful and fabulous with courteous staff especially the managers behind both bars. The location was marvellous and stunning, we were not too far from the heart of Edinburgh.
Murray
2023-10-09
Well-appointed and brand-new units with a spectacular view over the castle. Lovely bedroom, extremely comfortable separate bathroom, nice pool.
Martin
2023-09-15
The room was quiet and bright with great views, the check-in was quick. Our breakfast was exquisite and enjoyable and for the smoked salmon, the staff was motivated.
Bruce
2023-09-13
Thanks to the staff for being courteous and compassionate and providing us with an excellent service. The rooms are fairly quiet and bright and have gorgeous view of the old town. Food options are perfect.
Julia
2023-09-08
Delightfully helpful people working here, 1st class place. Warm and delicious breakfast with fruits of the food is served by friendly and many options to choose from, as for instance - well worth the money. They provided good service.
Joe
2023-08-11
Its location a short walk from the heart of Edinburgh is magnificent and beautiful.
Michael
2023-08-04
Wonderful old and truly exceptional hotel in a magnificent position on the railway station.
Douglas
2023-07-25
The deluxe room I stayed in was brand-new with a view. The breakfast was good hot for vegetarians, and the food was good!
Edward
2023-07-24
The restaurant was beautiful which has a Michelin Star, I tried delicious dishes. The view of the castle it had was unbelievable. The best possible location was just a walking distance from Omni Centre.
Peter
2023-07-20
We would recommend this hotel, it was overall clean and first-rate. We had a really good christmas with good hot breakfast.
Tom
2023-07-20
The classic double room is high standard with windows out to the front, good decoration, for example.
Thomas
2023-07-19
Immaculately clean room, marble bathroom with bathtub.
George
2023-07-18
Impressive hotel with everything fairly clean throughout and a marvellous and fab location to sights that we wanted to visit. Impeccable service, public parking available nearby.
Dick
2023-07-03
Everything is first-class here, had a very positive stay for our first visit. The staff are consistently courteous and amazingly kind, managed the parking nearby. The breakfast is wonderful for vegetarians and the location is stunning.
Paul
2023-06-25
This was my very good stay for 3 nights. I went on a christmas and everything here was second to none. The location was perfect and excellent as for me, not far from the Number One restaurant and the center of the Royal Mile. Plus, it was great to be steps away from a spirelike Victorian memorial. I truly enjoyed the elegant-style building and my brand-new room with a view. The staff were friendly efficient and very efficient and the design was modern.
Richard
2023-06-21
We had a GOOD stay, the hotel was truly exceptional, impeccably clean, with magnificent location to a train station giving for convenient travel. Greatly enjoyed the classic double room we had.
Dan
2023-06-14
It was based in very classy building in a perfect location, in the Princes restaurant. Had brunch in the Bar Prince, located nearby.
Samuel
2023-06-11
Legendary hotel with very courteous and absolutely kind staff, walking distance to brasseries and pubs. Impeccable service with a nice restaurant available. Not to mention public parking nearby.
R.
2023-06-07
Immaculately clean place with splendid view of the castle and the Scotsman building. Warm breakfasts and outstanding food available.
William
2023-05-11
Highly professional staff in this manner, brand-new deluxe room. Delicious and perfect breakfasts for vegetarians.
Matthew
2023-04-27
The very central location, motivated staff - beautiful and absolutely fabulous hotel. Perfect and exquisite breakfast selection for all tastes with many options to choose from and cheeses.
Frank
2023-04-15
Enjoyable breakfast, clean and lively hotel. Spotless and luxurious rooms with an excellent bathroom, a view of the castle and really comfy bed, courteous staff. Marvellous and easy location right next to Waverley Mall. Near to the Old Town, the train station and Edinburgh. Warm food in the attached restaurant. Cold drinks at cocktail bar, fantastic service.
John
2023-03-21
Clean, gorgeous hotel with lovely decor; the location is brilliant right by the train station. Make sure you stay in the classic queen room with an amazing view, lovely bottles of scotch plus tea or lunch.
Martyn
2023-03-05
The rooms are airy and en suite, and are complete with a view of the castle and large windows plus the internet.
Pamela
2023-02-17
Brand-new, high-class room with a separate bathroom and shower facilities, a hair dryer and slippers.
Robert
2023-02-13
Newly remodelled and high quality rooms, great-sized bathroom. The pool area is great too. Very good facilities, parking nearby. Incredible setting, short walk to Number One.
Walter
2023-02-13
Huge room and a safe, a minibar and coffee/tea making equipment inside. Exceptional service and a lovely pool onsite.
Noel
2023-01-09
The breakfast we ordered was delicious and perfect. It was in a marvellous and brilliant location minutes from The Scotsman Steps. The train station was 300 metres away.
Rex
2023-01-02
By and large, it was right place for sightseeing in Edinburgh, had much fun and met pleasant and courteous staff in this manner. I had spotless and bright room complete with large windows, excellent views of castle, mobile phone. The location was fab and awesome, close to Museum of Childhood. This hotel was located in a great area. The restaurant was great which has a Michelin Star and for every budget. I liked 2 nights there.
Anna
2022-12-18
Luxurious and huge room with a luxury bathroom. Excellent service overall and parking nearby.
David
2022-12-06
The location is central, very close to Princes Street and the Royal Mile as well as Edinburgh. Old Town district is absolutely worth visiting. The deluxe king room is luxurious and has a safe, a mini bar and a coffee/tea maker.
Laurence
2022-11-26
unbeatable location, 15 minutes' walk to royal mile. thoroughly enjoyable stay in great area. units for an extra £50.
Jennifer
2022-11-15
Incredible location for our visit to Royal Mile within walking distance of the hotel.
Paul
2022-11-14
The breakfasts were delicious and perfect with cheeses and fresh fruits, as for instance.
William
2022-11-12
Legendary and clean place. En suite and stunning rooms, gorgeous views of the old town. Exceptionally comfortable beds and perfect service. Easy check-out. Stunning location, close to Edinburgh City Chambers.
Amanda
2022-11-06
Liked the way our deluxe room was arranged. The folks working here were attentive and flexible. This accommodation was in the central location in Prince brasserie.
Anna
2022-10-17
They upgraded us to a huge room with a fantastic view. The service offered was exceptional.
Nigel
2022-10-14
The hotel staff were respectful, the breakfast was exquisite. The rooms were spotless and airy and had a luxury bathroom. The bed was comfortable as expected. The view was incredible, the service was very good.
Jack
2022-10-14
First-rate hotel with great and prime location near the train station, the centre and the gardens. Lovely design of interiors in classic double room. The breakfasts for the smoked salmon.
John
2022-10-07
We stayed in a fabulous and delightful room with an extra £50, really comfy bed and a spacious bathroom.
Anna
2022-10-07
Brilliant location within walking distance of a Leith street. Brilliant food. Lovely pool, parking nearby.
James
2022-10-05
Great parking and delicious breakfast for the smoked salmon. Deluxe room with an amazing view of the castle.
John
2022-10-03
Fairly clean hotel in a very comfortable building next to the Bistro as well as restaurant. Incredible and delightful rooms with a view of the castle. Knowledgeable staff, exceptional services, including lots of fabulous delicacies. Incredible location with parking nearby. Excellent scotches and cocktails in the cocktail bar: D
Ian
2022-09-23
Such great stay, we were there for 2 days. The location of the hotel was brilliant and top - not too far from Royal Mile. Furthermore, the area was great.
Vernon
2022-09-02
Spotless and delightful room and huge bathroom. Incredible view, exceptional service, exceptionally comfortable beds. Lovely pool to relax in too. In a very central location with bars and restaurants walking distance to the hotel. For tea or coffee visit The Cafe Royal nearby.
Not so friendly staff!
Jennifer
2022-08-30
Everything was amazing during 2 days, loved its incredible location just next door to shopping centre, Princes Street and the Royal Mile, and the railway station. A cool bonus was The Cafe Royal, located nearby, it offered tea and coffee. Could leave our car nearby. Was a good home base for christmas.
Tim
2022-07-18
The rooms are perfect and delightful for an extra £50, everything is great. The hotel's staff is welcoming.
Susan
2022-07-18
It was spotless, and employees were pleasant...
Willis
2020-04-10
right by royal mile. it was definitely 5 stars for us. located in 25 minutes' drive to the airport. we would recommend as we really enjoyed balmoral.
Robert
2020-01-11
The location was great, with The Newsroom nearby. Excellent services.