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About the Hotel

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

The Balmoral Hotel - A landmark 5-star EDI hotel with a castle-view restaurant, whisky bar, and urban spa

Standing at 1 Princes Street where Old Town meets New, The Balmoral Hotel features a signature clock tower overlooking Edinburgh Castle. This 5-star EDI hotel houses 500 whisky varieties at SCOTCH bar and a 4 AA Rosette fine-dining restaurant, Number One, adorned with red lacquered walls and Adam Ellis artwork. The Palm Court serves award-winning afternoon tea, while Brasserie Prince offers French-Scottish cuisine amid soft blues and green decor. A dedicated Tartan Butler assists guests in tracking down family tartans and arranging kiltmaker appointments. The urban spa provides therapeutic treatments, and 10 event spaces accommodate up to 400 guests. Located in Old Town, amid centuries-old buildings and narrow alleys, The Balmoral sits 0.5 miles from Calton Hill and St Giles' Cathedral.

Pros

The hotel employs dedicated Whisky Ambassadors who guide guests through personalized whisky tastings

Dogs receive a welcome pack with bed, water bowl, treats, and list of pet-friendly establishments

The largest suite offers panoramic views of Edinburgh Castle and Sir Walter Scott's Monument

Rooms feature House of Hackney wallpaper and stained oak paneled walls

Cons

3-kilometer distance to Arthur's Seat hiking trails

Limited views from courtyard-facing rooms

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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals
Executive View Room
Max:
2 persons
25 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Double Room
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2 persons
25 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
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2 persons
19 m² 
Bed options:
1 King-size bed
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Getting around

Easily find local transportation options to help you explore

City Centre
Edinburgh400 m
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI) 14.2 km
Dundee (DND) 96.9 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station200 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • 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

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
Nearby
High Street 2 Warriston's Close
The Real Mary King's Close
550 m
St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
Calton Hill
500 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
430 m
Monument
Scott Monument
250 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
510 m
Store
Edinburgh Old Town
430 m
Museum
Museum of Childhood
520 m
2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
Brass Rubbing Centre
410 m
Museum
John Knox House
590 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
310 m
Church
Mercat Cross
470 m
Restaurants
Palm Court at The Balmoral
0 m
1 Princes Street The Balmoral Hotel
The Cafe Royal
100 m
19 West Register Street
The Guildford Arms
70 m
1-5 West Register Street
Martone
100 m
1 Waterloo Place
Hongfu Noodle Bar
100 m
3-7 Waterloo Place
The Newsroom
130 m
5-11 Leith Street
Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
130 m
19 West Register Street
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