The Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Is The Balmoral Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Balmoral's landmark standard”
The Balmoral Hotel is a spotless Edinburgh landmark beside the station — perfect food, service and location for most, with textbook five-star departments, a festive Chinese New Year lobby, and bellman Josh escorting luggage onto the train itself. One severe dissent is notable though: a guest alleged a photo-mismatched tiny room, refused water delivery, poor hygiene, an attempted extra service charge spotted and removed at checkout, and an indifferent manager — while peak-season rates run steep.
- Rooms
- Lovely rooms; a mismatch claimed once.
- Service
- Textbook mostly; a rude manager once.
- Location
- Beside the station for the guests.
- Food
- Perfect food and a rich breakfast.
- Cleanliness
- Spotless mostly; a poor claim once.
- Value
- Top marks mostly; a severe dissent though.
- Location
- Kind staff
- Great food
- Clean
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- One severe dissent
- Steep peaks
- Older building (opened 1902)
Best forLuxury staysCity breaksCouples
How it compares
The Balmoral Hotel ranks #16 of 114 hotels Staylist lists in Edinburgh and #6 of 15 5-star hotels there. The closest listed alternative is Motel One Edinburgh-Princes, under 50 m away (score 8.4).
About the hotel
- Address
- 1 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 1902
- Renovated
- 2015
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.5 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Edinburgh Airport (13.49 km) · Train Station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (0.14 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Motel One Edinburgh-Princesunder 50 m · 8.4 · $316
- Princes Street Suites100 m · 8.4 · $530
- Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street by IHG100 m · 7.3 · $453
- The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh100 m · 8.9 · $724
- Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place100 m · 6.6 · $322
Amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Public parking
- Airport pick-up
- Bar
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Valet parking
- Brasserie Prince
- Palm Court at The Balmoral
- Number One at The Balmoral
- Wedding service
- Express check-in and check-out
- Concierge service
- Safe at front desk
- Room service
- Wine cellar
- No smoking in public areas
- Water purifier
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Balmoral Hotel?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The Balmoral Hotel have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at The Balmoral Hotel?
- Yes: public parking, valet parking.
- Does The Balmoral Hotel offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up.
- What wellness facilities does The Balmoral Hotel have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Balmoral Hotel from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, about 13.49 km away.
- How far is The Balmoral Hotel from the centre of Edinburgh?
- About 0.5 km.
- Is The Balmoral Hotel suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.