The Balmoral Hotel - Edinburgh
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5-star historic city-centre hotel with a 4 AA Rosette restaurant and whisky bar
Number One Restaurant & Whisky Bar
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh houses Number One, a 4 AA Rosette fine-dining restaurant known for its tasting menus and wine pairings. The SCOTCH whisky bar on-site stocks over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky, with expert whisky ambassadors guiding tastings. Both venues serve as dedicated spaces for guests to experience high-level Scottish culinary and drinks culture.
Spa & Wellness
The Balmoral Spa offers 5 treatment rooms, providing body scrubs, facials, massages, and Hammam rituals. Guests have access to an indoor swimming pool, a Turkish steam room, and a sauna for relaxation. The spa also includes a fitness centre with personal trainers and a spa lounge area.
Afternoon Tea & Dining Beyond Number One
Palm Court serves award-winning afternoon tea under a glass dome, with live harp music accompanying the experience. Brasserie Prince offers a more relaxed dining setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bar Prince provides innovative cocktails in a separate lounge area.
Location & History
Opened in 1902, the Balmoral Hotel stands on Princes Street with its own clock tower, a well-known Edinburgh landmark. Many rooms overlook Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town, offering direct city views. Waverley Station and the main shopping area are within a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Rooms & Design
Rooms include bespoke Balmoral tartan design elements woven into the décor, reflecting Scottish landscapes. Each room has a spacious marble bathroom, an interactive TV, and views of Edinburgh Castle or the Old Town. The hotel offers turndown service and complimentary whisky fudge and shortbread upon arrival.
- Award-winning restaurant: 4 AA Rosette fine dining at Number One
- Whisky bar: Over 500 varieties of Scottish Whisky in SCOTCH
- Spa: 5 treatment rooms with sauna, steam room, and pool
- Afternoon tea: Palm Court with live harp music and glass dome
- Location: Steps from Waverley Station and Edinburgh Castle
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
25 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Coffee machine
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Heating
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Room size:
25 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Room size:
19 m²
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Valet parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
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
Essential information about The Balmoral Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 380 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 400 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 14.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Edinburgh, EDI |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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