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      The Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh

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      Overview

      The 5-star The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh enjoys a prime location in the very heart of Edinburgh, just a 6-minute walk from the Edinburgh Old Town. An indoor pool as well as a Turkish steam room and a sauna are available for you at this elegant hotel, located fairly close to the Calton Hill.

      Location

      The combined National Museum of Scotland is 950 metres away, while the 16th-century Palace of Holyroodhouse is only 1.2 km from the hotel. Historical sights here include Dugald Stewart Monument, which stands not far from the Balmoral Edinburgh. The property is also close to shops and department stores. This Edinburgh hotel is located within 20 minutes' walk of the Sunday Stockbridge Food Market.

      The Balmoral Hotel is 50 metres from Waverley Steps bus stop and a stone's throw from Edinburgh Waverley train station in Edinburgh.

      Rooms

      The comfortable rooms at the luxury property feature an air conditioner along with a mini-bar. They come with marble bathrooms. Separate bedrooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Marble bathrooms include nice touches such as hair dryers and dressing gowns. After a busy day, relax in a classic room with panoramic views of the castle.

      Eat & Drink

      There are Scottish dishes in the menu of Number One restaurant at the Balmoral. This hotel has an à la carte restaurant for on-site dining with city views. Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. It also features a lounge for guests' comfort. You can visit a restaurant situated close by and taste British cuisine.

      Leisure & Business

      There is a fully equipped gym and a fitness centre, as well as a wellness centre and a full-service spa available on site.

      Good to know
      Check-in/Check-out
      from 15:00-23:59
      from 01:00-12:00
      Amenities
      Public parking is possible at a location nearby at GBP 40 per day.
      Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
      Other information
      Breakfast
      You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 34.0 per person. 
      Children & extra beds
      Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
      Pets
      Pets are allowed on request.
      Building
      Year renovated:2012
      Number of floors:6
      Number of rooms:162
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      Rooms and availability

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      Executive View Room
      • Room size:

        25 m²

      • Bed options:
        1 King-size bed
      • Coffee machine
      • Heating
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      Double Room
      • Room size:

        25 m²

      • Bed options:
        1 Double bed
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      Classic Double Room
      • Room size:

        19 m²

      • Bed options:
        1 King-size bed
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      Facilities

      Main facilities

      Free Wi-Fi

      Free Wi-Fi in rooms

      Parking

      GBP 40 per day

      Luggage storage

      Luggage storage

      Locker room

      24-hour services

      24-hour reception

      Food/ Drinks

      Bar/ Lounge area

      Restaurant

      Welcome drink

      Fitness/ Gym

      Fitness centre

      Swimming pool

      Indoor swimming pool

      Spa and relaxation

      Pedicure

      Manicure

      Facial

      Body wraps

      Sports & Fitness

      • Fitness centre
      • Sports trainer

      Services

      • Valet parking
      • Room service
      • Housekeeping
      • Laundry
      • Tours/Ticket assistance
      • Welcome drink

      Dining

      • In-room breakfast
      • Restaurant
      • Bar/ Lounge area

      Business

      • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

      Children

      • Cots
      • Children's menu

      Spa & Leisure

      • Indoor swimming pool
      • Sun loungers
      • Spa & wellness centre
      • Sauna
      • Turkish bath
      • Steam room
      • Pedicure
      • Manicure
      • Body scrub
      • Facial
      • Treatment room
      • Body wraps
      • Back massage
      • Head massage
      • Full body massage
      • Foot massage

      Room view

      • City view
      • Courtyard view
      • Castle View
      • With view

      Room features

      • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
      • Air conditioning
      • Heating
      • Mini-bar
      • Sitting area
      • Tea and coffee facilities
      • Ironing facilities

      Bathroom

      • Separate tub and shower

      Room decor

      • Carpeted floor
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      Essential information about The Balmoral Hotel

      💵 Lowest room price 1048 AU$
      📏 Distance to centre 400 m
      ✈️ Distance to airport 14.7 km
      🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

      Location

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      1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
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      1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2EQ
      • City landmarks
      • Nearby
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      Museum
      Edinburgh Castle
      990 m
      Museum
      National Museum of Scotland
      910 m
      Landmark
      Arthur's Seat hike
      2.9 km
      Palace
      Palace of Holyroodhouse
      1.2 km
      Gallery
      Scottish National Gallery
      650 m
      Landmark
      Royal Mile
      760 m
      Park
      Princes Street Gardens
      960 m
      Museum
      Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
      830 m
      Museum
      The Writers' Museum
      680 m
      Museum
      Gladstone's Land
      690 m
      Botanical Garden
      Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
      1.9 km
      Landmark
      Surgeons' Hall Museums
      810 m
      Landmark
      Princes Street
      610 m
      Museum
      Dynamic Earth
      1.2 km
      Gallery
      Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One
      2.2 km
      Landmark
      The Scotch Whisky Experience
      840 m
      Museum
      The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
      1.2 km
      Square
      Grassmarket
      1.1 km
      Park
      Holyrood Park
      2.5 km
      High Street 2 Warriston's Close
      The Real Mary King's Close
      550 m
      St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
      Calton Hill
      500 m
      Church
      St Giles' Cathedral
      430 m
      Monument
      Scott Monument
      250 m
      32 Calton Hill
      Nelson Monument
      510 m
      Store
      Edinburgh Old Town
      430 m
      Museum
      Museum of Childhood
      520 m
      2 Chalmers Close High Street (opposite Museum of Childhood on Royal Mile)
      Brass Rubbing Centre
      410 m
      Museum
      John Knox House
      590 m
      Gallery
      City Art Centre
      310 m
      Church
      Mercat Cross
      470 m
      Restaurant
      Palm Court at The Balmoral
      0 m
      Restaurant
      The Cafe Royal
      100 m
      Restaurant
      The Guildford Arms
      70 m
      Restaurant
      Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux
      450 m
      Restaurant
      Martone
      100 m
      Restaurant
      The Newsroom
      130 m
      Restaurant
      Saigon Saigon
      170 m
      Restaurant
      Cafe Royal Oyster Bar
      130 m

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