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    The Balmoral Hotel

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    1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    4.5
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    1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland See on map
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    5 Star accommodation
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Birthday Treat

    The meal in Number One was exquisite! The tasting menu is amazing and the staff very attentive and friendly. Made a lovely birthday treat extra special. Beautiful rooms and lish chocolate and strawberries waiting for my birthday!More

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    Response from BalmoralEdinburgh, General Manager at The Balmoral HotelResponded today

    Dear A6700QHfionab, Thank you for your lovely message about your birthday visit to The Balmoral. I am so glad we were about to make your special occasion a memorable one and hope to welcome you back soon. Thanks again for taking the time to write....More

    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Great location, excellent service, annoying WiFi

    The hotel's location is superb - not only its address (No 1 Princess Street). Initially I was thinking about staying at The Caledonian. I still haven‘t been there but Balmoral‘s location is superior to The Caledonian‘s. The Hotel is next to the train station (was...More

    1  Thank Alexander N
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Afternoon Tea

    Visited for a Birthday celebration. The staff were very accommodating, six adults and a 10 month old, we kept them busy! The variety of sandwiches, savouries was excellent, also the sweet selection was superb. We were allowed to take the excess home in a posh...More

    Thank Judith G
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Balmoral stay

    Location excellent.. Room was fabulous and the bathroom area was spacious and beautifully designed . Food superb and waiters very attentive. We felt that all the staff we dealt with could not do enough for us.

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    1  Thank Julie G
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Afternoon tea at balmoral hotel

    In July I went with my parents to Edinburgh. The weather was perfect ! After we visited the Edinburgh castle we went to have afternoon tea at the balmoral hotel. I am a pastry chef and I can assure you that everything was delicious! It...More

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    Pool
    Room Service
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Restaurant
    Free Internet
    Spa
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    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Airport Transportation
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    Non-Smoking Hotel
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    US$269 - US$1,136 (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
    #9 Luxury Hotel in Edinburgh
    #10 Romantic Hotel in Edinburgh
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    US$269 - US$1,136 (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
    #9 Luxury Hotel in Edinburgh
    #10 Romantic Hotel in Edinburgh
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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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    Lynn M
    29 July 2018|
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    Response from BalmoralEdinburgh | Property representative |
    Dear Lynn M, We have valet parking available at the Balmoral for £35.00 per night. Kind regards, The Balmoral
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    Leah M
    15 June 2018|
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    Response from JockF | Reviewed this property |
    Hi, we don't really drink Vodka or Prosecco, but it averages out around £6.50. Cocktails are £16 Depending on what type. A pint of lager £6.50
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