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The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral Hotel Review: Everything You Need to Know

The Balmoral Hotel Is This the Best Place to Stay in Edinburgh (GB)?

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Located in Edinburgh and just 200 meters from Edinburgh Waverley station, The Balmoral Hotel provides concierge services, non-smoking accommodations, a fitness center, complimentary WiFi, and a bar. This luxurious 5-star hotel features a 24-hour front desk. Guests can enjoy an indoor pool, sauna, and room service.

Within the hotel, each room is equipped with a desk. The accommodations include a private bathroom complete with a bath or shower, hairdryer, and slippers. Every guest room is also fitted with a safety deposit box.

At The Balmoral Hotel, you will discover a restaurant that offers British, French, and Scottish dishes. Vegetarian, kosher, and vegan options are available upon request.

Nearby attractions include the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Playhouse, and the National Museum of Scotland. The closest airport is Edinburgh Airport, situated 11 km from The Balmoral Hotel.

Couples are especially fond of the location, giving it a rating of 9.8 for trips meant for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed

Facilities of The Balmoral Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Parking

  • Free WiFi

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Family rooms

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Fitness centre

  • 2 restaurants

  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower

  • Slippers

  • Private bathroom

  • Hairdryer

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities

  • Walking tours

    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Telephone

  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

    Additional charge

  • Breakfast in the room

  • Bar

  • Minibar

  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £40 per day.

  • Valet parking

  • Parking garage

Services

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Concierge service

  • Luggage storage

  • Express check-in/check-out

  • Ironing service

    Additional charge

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Heating

  • Lift

  • Family rooms

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool

Free!

  • Open all year

  • All ages welcome

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms

  • Personal trainer

  • Fitness

  • Full body massage

  • Hand massage

  • Head massage

  • Foot massage

  • Neck massage

  • Back massage

  • Spa/wellness packages

  • Spa lounge/relaxation area

  • Steam room

  • Spa facilities

  • Body wrap

  • Body scrub

  • Body treatments

  • Pedicure

  • Manicure

  • Facial treatments

  • Beauty Services

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Hammam

  • Massage

    Additional charge

  • Spa and wellness centre

  • Fitness centre

  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
The Balmoral Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
From 01:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 3 years
Cot upon request

Free

4 – 12 years
Extra bed upon request

£50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash

Essential Information
Important details for guests staying at this property

For reservations of 7 nights or more, full prepayment will be required.

Guests must present a photo ID and credit card during check-in. Please be aware that all Special Requests are dependent on availability and may incur additional fees.

Kindly notify The Balmoral Hotel ahead of your anticipated arrival time. You can utilize the Special Requests section while booking or get in touch with the property directly using the contact information provided in your confirmation email.

Guests who are under 18 must check in with a parent or legal guardian.

In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), enhanced safety and sanitation protocols are currently in place at this property.

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