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The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

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  • 1 Princes Street, EH2 2EQ Edinburgh, United Kingdom - View on map
9.3 /10
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Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Hotel
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The Balmoral offers five-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. Rooms feature spacious marble bathrooms. What amenities are available in the rooms? Each room includes an interactive TV. We are delighted to offer views of Edinburgh Castle. The spa boasts a sauna and Turkish steam room. What treatments are available? There are five treatment rooms and an exercise studio. Number One Restaurant provides fine dining. What other dining options are available? Brasserie Prince offers a casual atmosphere. Palm Court invites guests for afternoon tea. Bar Prince serves innovative cocktails. SCOTCH features over five hundred varieties of Scottish Whisky. Our business facilities include meeting and banquet rooms. What internet services are available? We provide free WiFi for all guests. Rooms include a minibar and coffee maker. What amenities can be found in the bathrooms? Slippers and hairdryers await you. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath or shower. Guests can enjoy a telephone and pay-per-view channels. We are pleased to provide a safe and desk. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and heating. We take care of every detail to meet our guests' expectations. We wish you a pleasant stay!

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Rooms at The Balmoral Hotel

Executive Double Room

Room standards
  • baby cot/crib
Sanitary facilities
  • private bathroom

The spacious executive rooms feature a queen-size bed. Guests can enjoy views of the city or the hotel's internal courtyard from their room. The en-suite facilities contain Italian marble bathrooms with a bath and shower, as well as bathrobes and slippers, and complimentary toiletries from Forte Organics. Guests will find a TV with interactive entertainment, an in-room bar, a safe and tea/coffee making facilities.

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Amenities at The Balmoral Hotel

General property information General property information

parking available, pets are welcome

On-site activities & leisure On-site activities & leisure

guided walking tours

Hotel services offered Hotel services offered

comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access

Dining & bars Dining & bars

on-site restaurant, in-room dining service, hotel bar, breakfast served in room, children's meals, selection of wine/champagne

Pools, spa & wellness Pools, spa & wellness

sauna access, gym/fitness studio, spa & wellness sanctuary, massage therapies, turkish bath / hammam, heated indoor pool, year-round indoor pool, sunbeds and beach chairs, salon & beauty treatments, rejuvenating facial treatments, manicure services, pedicure services, revitalising body treatments, exfoliating body scrub, detoxifying body wrap, full spa amenities, relaxing steam room, spa relaxation lounge, curated spa/wellness packages, therapeutic back massage, relaxing neck massage, rejuvenating foot massage, invigorating head massage, soothing hand massage, comprehensive full body massage, fitness activities, certified personal trainer, changing rooms for fitness/spa, main swimming pool, general swimming pool access

Transport & getting around Transport & getting around

secure parking garage

Reception & guest support Reception & guest support

24/7 front desk, quick check-in/check-out, valet parking service, baggage hold, guest concierge services

Cleanliness & housekeeping Cleanliness & housekeeping

guest laundry service, efficient ironing service, regular daily housekeeping

Business & conference facilities Business & conference facilities

conference and banquet facilities

Other property amenities Other property amenities

smoke-free rooms, accessible guest facilities, spacious family rooms, elevator access, in-room heating, entirely non-smoking property, individually controlled air conditioning

Property safety & security Property safety & security

in-room safety deposit box

Security systems Security systems

staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, complimentary face masks available for guests

Social distancing guidelines Social distancing guidelines

secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines

Disinfection & cleaning procedures Disinfection & cleaning procedures

use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety, professional cleaning services utilised for property hygiene, option to decline room cleaning services during stay

Food & drink safety Food & drink safety

in-room food delivery option available, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised

Internet access

Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.

Guest parking

A parking garage is available.

Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 15:00 Until 00:00 hours

Check-out

From 01:00 Until 12:00 hours

Children and extra beds

Children from 4 to 12 years old pay 50.00 GBP per night using extra bed. Children from 0 to 3 years old stay free of charge using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

Languages spoken
 
Contact methods
☎ telephone
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Important information
Reservations of 7 nights or more will require full prepayment.

Spa Update
We will be undertaking an improvement project in our spa from 20th September 2024, therefore our treatment rooms will be temporarily relocated. We ask guests to arrive at the spa reception on the lower ground floor 10 minutes prior to the appointment to be escorted to the treatment rooms.

Use of Spa Facilities
Use of our spa facilities is complimentary for hotel residents during their stay. As of the 23rd September 2024 our changing rooms and bathrooms will be closed due to our improvement project, therefore we ask guests to arrive dressed in their bathrobes/slippers to use the facilities.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At The Balmoral Hotel, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
At The Balmoral Hotel, guests must present a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Kindly note that at The Balmoral Hotel, all special requests are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
At The Balmoral Hotel, guests under 18 may only check in if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, there is parking for guests, ensuring convenience and safety.
Social distancing and disinfection are enforced. Details on our website.
No, The Balmoral Hotel does not offer airport transportation.
Yes, The Balmoral Hotel has a pool.
The property is not fully adapted for children, but is welcoming to all.
Yes, express check-in and check-out is available for your convenience.
Yes, our property offers a variety of massage treatments.
Yes, our spa offers a range of facial treatments.
Yes, we offer professional foot massages.
Yes, to ensure everyone's safety, we have a procedure for monitoring the health of our guests.

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