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    The Balmoral Hotel

    3,669 Reviews
    #9 of 147 Hotels in Edinburgh
    1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland
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          US$1,463
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          Overview
          4.5
          3,669 reviews
          • Excellent72%
          • Very good19%
          • Average5%
          • Poor2%
          • Terrible1%
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          Free Wifi
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          Reviewed 2 days ago
          Quintessential Elegance

          We stayed at The Balmoral as part of a "Steam Dreams" trip - we arrived on the Flying Scotsman and stayed for 3 nights at The Balmoral, before returning to London on the Flying Scotsman. The whole experience was just delightful. The Balmoral breakfast is...More

          Thank Janie30
          Reviewed 2 days ago
          Great Location

          This hotel is spot on for location for all the sites castle , shopping etc.We got off the train at Waverely station and wandered in, approx 2 to 3 mins walk.The grand nature makes for a pleasant welcome.All the staff we came across were helpful...More

          Thank cavaniedson12
          Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
          Splendid - top end prices

          Landmark hotel in the best spot in the city, 1 min from the train station, fantastic service, great rooms and lovely food but it costs, high end prices all round so look for a deal. Great place for that special occasion best hotel in Edinburgh.

          Thank monkeyhan
          Reviewed 4 days ago
          Very noisy hotel but the food was amazing

          We only spent 1 night in this hotel.we stayed in a refurbished room and it looked really nice. Also the lobby with a beautiful flower arrangement as its centerpiece was very nice. We had cofffee and sandwiches in the palmcourt also quite beautiful. We had...More

          1  Thank lfld01
          Reviewed 5 days ago
          Everything you would expect!

          Very nice high end classic hotel in a perfect location to see Edinburgh. Attentive staff, very professional and friendly. We had a large king room that was state of the art with very up to date decor. Very much worth the price we paid. Appreciated...More

          Thank TheroadwarriorMN
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          About
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          • Pool
          • Room Service
          • Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
          • Restaurant
          • Spa
          • Bar/Lounge
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
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          • Room Service
          • Business Centre with Internet Access
          • Airport Transportation
          • Dry Cleaning
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          • Banquet Room
          • Multilingual Staff
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          • Minibar
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          • US$291 - US$1,102 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • #1 Spa Hotel in Edinburgh
          • #3 Family Hotel in Edinburgh
          • #5 Business Hotel in Edinburgh
          • #6 Luxury Hotel in Edinburgh
          • #10 Romantic Hotel in Edinburgh
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          • Number of rooms
          • 188
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          • Princes Street and Gardens
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          • Balmoral Edinburgh Hotel ,
          • The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
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          Princes Street and Gardens
          Glaswegians tease Edinburghers that their High Street
          is only half one, since buildings only line one side.
          But what they don’t say is how extraordinary the views
          are from Princes Street as a result. From here you
          look onto expansive and decorative public gardens
          beneath the mighty basalt cliffs on which Edinburgh’s
          Castle stands proud above the rest of the dramatic old
          town skyline. Yet many of those on Princes Street look
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          Are breakfast and parking included in the cost of your stay?
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          We didn't have breakfast as part of our stay.
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          What is the earliest time we could have breakfast on a Monday morning?
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          I believe it's 7.30 am.
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