The Balmoral
5-star Hotel with Indoor pool
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ
+44 131 556 2414based on 1,760 reviews
per night
About The Balmoral, Edinburgh
The Balmoral photos
Rooms
Hotel Amenities & Facilities
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Currency exchange on-site
- Hammam (Turkish bath)
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Dining
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Coffee machine
General
- Family rooms
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Telephone
- Carpeted
- Storage available
Pool and spa
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
- Dustbins
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Lift
- No smoking
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Valet parking
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
Media and entertainment
- Cable or satellite TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Desk
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews
Pros +
- Michelin star restaurant was excellent (in 7 reviews)
- Perfect location very friendly staff. (in 156 reviews)
- Comfy room and great ambience. (in 172 reviews)
Cons -
- Not 5 star service. (in 7 reviews)
- Poor service in Brasserie restaurant. (in 4 reviews)
- There was nothing we didn't like. (in 38 reviews)
The Balmoral room booking info
Check in/Check out
Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00
Cancellation/pre-payment
Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.
Frequently asked questions
How far is The Balmoral from Edinburgh Turnhouse?
There are 11.4 km between Edinburgh Turnhouse and The Balmoral. The drive to and from the airport should be about 21min, depending on traffic. Take into account high traffic times, especially near more metropolitan areas.
What is the best way to get to The Balmoral from Edinburgh Turnhouse?
The Balmoral has parking available on site for customers of the hotel. With that in mind, the most efficient way not only to get from Edinburgh Turnhouse to the hotel, but also to get around Edinburgh during your stay may be to hire a car. Car hire in The Balmoral are on average $21/day. Another more common option is to just take a taxi or rideshare service from the airport to The Balmoral. The nearest airport to the hotel is Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Is The Balmoral pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs and pets are welcome at The Balmoral.
Are there food options at The Balmoral?
There is a restaurant at The Balmoral that can be used by visitors of the hotel. You can sit down or order food to take away. Call the front desk at +44 131 556 2414 for kitchen hours. One of the easiest dining options for Edinburgh guests staying in The Balmoral is to order room service, which is available to all hotel guests.
Does The Balmoral have a pool?
Yes. Many momondo users travelling to Edinburgh specifically look for hotels with a pool. The Balmoral may have rules and guidelines for using the pool, so be sure to ask the front desk about things like pool hours.
How close is The Balmoral to Edinburgh city centre?
The Balmoral is 0.4 km away from the city centre of Edinburgh, where you can find interesting sights such as Grassmarket.
What is the phone number for The Balmoral?
For assistance from an employee at The Balmoral please call +44 131 556 2414.
Does The Balmoral have Wi-Fi available?
Yes, The Balmoral has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.
Is there a gym or fitness centre available to guests at The Balmoral?
The Balmoral does have a gym on site that is available to hotel guests. Some hotel gyms may not have 24-hour access, so it is best to ask a front desk clerk for fitness centre hours.
What time is check-out for The Balmoral?
Standard check-out time at The Balmoral is 12:00. Guests can check in after 15:00.
How much is a room at The Balmoral?
Guests can currently expect to pay $998 on average for a night at The Balmoral, Edinburgh. Enter your desired travel dates in the form above to find deals starting at $550 per night.
Is there laundry service in The Balmoral?
Yes, there is. Reach out to The Balmoral, Edinburgh for more details on all available laundry services.
What is the distance from The Balmoral, Edinburgh to Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre?
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre is within walking distance (0.5 km) from The Balmoral, Edinburgh.
Is Greyfriar's Bobby, Edinburgh close to The Balmoral?
You can easily walk just 0.7 km from The Balmoral in Edinburgh to get to Greyfriar's Bobby.
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The Balmoral location: 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ