The Balmoral Hotel
Centrally located steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Edinburgh Castle, it’s a luxury property with 187 rooms, a full-service spa, indoor pool, sauna and steam room, three restaurants (including Number One), two bars, a lobby fireplace, free WiFi and notable eco-friendly practices like LED lighting and reusable/biodegradable dining items.
The Balmoral is an iconic hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. The staff is superb and the rooms are cozy. We could hear nothing from the bustling crowds celebrating the Fringe festival.
Check-In 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-Out 12:00 PM
Year of Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 6
Rooms: 188
Non Smoking Rooms: 188
Handicap Rooms: 3
Suites: 20
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 10
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Nightly Parking: £27
Total Taxes: 0.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
Cancellation: 12 noon two days before arrival, after that, one nights charge.
Check-In Instructions:
- 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
- 24-hour front desk
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
- Biodegradable/compostable straws
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Change of towels (on request)
- Check In: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Concierge services
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Ecostars
- Elevator
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Full-service spa
- Garage
- Green Tourism Program
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- No cribs (infant beds) available
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- Number of meeting rooms - 10
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Off-street parking
- Pets allowed
- Porter/bellhop
- Professional property host/manager
- Reception hall
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Sauna
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Smoke-free property
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Water dispenser
- Water-efficient showers only
- Wedding services
- Wheelchair accessible – no
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FAQs about The Balmoral Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Balmoral Hotel have?
There are 188 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Balmoral Hotel?
Yes, they have 10 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Is there a gym at The Balmoral Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Balmoral Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property.
Is The Balmoral Hotel pet friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed.
Is there shuttle service at The Balmoral Hotel?
Edinburgh Airport, 7 miles
- Edinburgh Waverley Station - 0.2 mi
- City Centre Edinburgh - 0.2 mi
- Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.2 mi
- City Art Centre - 0.2 mi
- Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.3 mi
- Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.3 mi
- Scott Monument - 0.3 mi
- City Chambers - 0.3 mi
- Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.4 mi
- Real Mary King's Close - 0.4 mi
- St. Giles' Cathedral - 0.4 mi
- St. Andrew Square - 0.4 mi
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival - 0.4 mi
- Waverley Court - 0.4 mi
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.4 mi
- Museum of Childhood - 0.4 mi
- John Knox House - 0.4 mi
- St Giles Cathederal - 0.4 mi
- Parliament House - 0.4 mi
- The Royal Mile - 0.4 mi
- Gladstone's Land - 0.4 mi
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.5 mi
- The Writers Museum - 0.5 mi
- Royal Scottish Academy - 0.5 mi
- National Gallery of Scotland - 0.5 mi
- Old Town - 0.5 mi
- New Town - 0.5 mi
- Princes Street Gardens - 0.5 mi
- Nelson Monument - 0.5 mi
- National Library Of Scotland - 0.5 mi
- Scottish Parliament Building - 0.5 mi
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 0.6 mi
- Scotch Whisky Heritage Center - 0.6 mi
- The Hub, Festival Centre - 0.6 mi
- Witchery Tours - 0.6 mi
- Talbot Rice Gallery - 0.6 mi
- Scotch Whiskey Heritage Centre - 0.6 mi
- Royal Museum - 0.7 mi
- Museum of Scotland - 0.7 mi
- Museum of Edinburgh (Huntly House Museum) - 0.7 mi
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The Balmoral is an iconic hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. The staff is superb and the rooms are cozy. We could hear nothing from the bustling crowds celebrating the Fringe festival.
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Centrally located steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of Calton Hill and Edinburgh Castle, it’s a luxury property with 187 rooms, a full-service spa, indoor pool, sauna and steam room, three restaurants (including Number One), two bars, a lobby fireplace, free WiFi and notable eco-friendly practices like LED lighting and reusable/biodegradable dining items.