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    The Balmoral Hotel

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    1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland
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    Overview
    4.5
    4,102 reviews
    • Excellent73%
    • Very good19%
    • Average5%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
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    1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland See on map
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    5 Star Hotel
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    Reviewed 14 December 2015 via mobile
    A gem

    Having lived in Edinburgh for 5 years and never stayed in the Balmoral, time was right to correct this. I don't think there are enough words to describe how good the hotel is. Beds and rooms were immaculate, the staff were exceedingly helpful at all...More

    Thank GavinR1
    Reviewed 14 December 2015
    Spectacular birthday afternoon tea

    We booked afternoon tea to celebrate our daughter's birthday and it was just lovely. The tea itself was very filling (could have done with sandwiches but it was lovely!) We started with champagne (a little pricey) but we wanted to use special birthday glasses and...More

    Thank Louloubrs
    Reviewed 14 December 2015
    Mi Casa...etc

    Made to feel very welcome and felt totally at home. The smiles and greetings made us both feel that we were valued guests and this made us feel very comfortable comfortable. directions to places of interest excellent!More

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    Response from BalmoralEdinburgh, General Manager at The Balmoral HotelResponded 16 December 2015

    Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback following your stay at The Balmoral. We are so pleased to learn that you felt very welcome and comfortable during your visit. It is always extremely gratifying to receive such positive comments...More

    Reviewed 14 December 2015
    Amazing stay!

    I would like to thank all staff at The Balmoral for a perfect weekend stay! From the moment we arrived to when we left, all of the staff were so welcoming and the whole stay was just incredible. Would highly recommend!!

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    Thank Hannah-j-wallis
    Reviewed 13 December 2015
    Perfect stay

    Longtime reader, first time poster, but after the amazing weekend we just experienced at The Balmoral, I had to write a review. I travel a lot for work and have stayed in wonderful hotels around the world but The Balmoral may have been the perfect...More

    Thank csk45220
    Response from BalmoralEdinburgh, General Manager at The Balmoral HotelResponded 16 December 2015

    Dear Guest It is always immensely gratifying to receive positive feedback from our guests and I would like to thank you for posting such a fantastic review following your recent stay. We are delighted to read that you had a flawless experience and that you...More

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    Pool
    Room Service
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Restaurant
    Free Internet
    Spa
    Bar/Lounge
    Hotel Amenities
    Room Service
    Business Centre with Internet Access
    Airport Transportation
    Dry Cleaning
    Meeting Rooms
    Laundry Service
    Concierge
    Banquet Room
    Multilingual Staff
    Conference Facilities
    Room amenities
    Air Conditioning
    Refrigerator in room
    Minibar
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    Pool
    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Restaurant
    Spa
    Bar/Lounge
    Heated pool
    Indoor pool
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    US$266 - US$1,000 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Spa Hotel in Edinburgh
    #3 Family Hotel in Edinburgh
    #5 Business Hotel in Edinburgh
    #8 Luxury Hotel in Edinburgh
    #10 Romantic Hotel in Edinburgh
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    Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    US$266 - US$1,000 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #1 Spa Hotel in Edinburgh
    #3 Family Hotel in Edinburgh
    #5 Business Hotel in Edinburgh
    #8 Luxury Hotel in Edinburgh
    #10 Romantic Hotel in Edinburgh
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    Princes Street and Gardens
    Glaswegians tease Edinburghers that their High Street
    is only half one, since buildings only line one side.
    But what they don’t say is how extraordinary the views
    are from Princes Street as a result. From here you
    look onto expansive and decorative public gardens
    beneath the mighty basalt cliffs on which Edinburgh’s
    Castle stands proud above the rest of the dramatic old
    town skyline. Yet many of those on Princes Street look
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    13 April 2018|
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    Response from Nick L | Reviewed this property |
    Yes, their concierge is extremely friendly and helpful ... not sure about the lounge but I am pretty sure they do have. They do have a lounge at the reception, and always busy.. I do recommend for a drink there:)
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    Response from keswickian | Reviewed this property |
    No idea what a concierge lounge is. You can leave your luggage there temporarily, ask advice, get bookings for places. There is a small lobby. Sorry, best I can do
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    13 February 2018|
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    Response from BalmoralEdinburgh | Property representative |
    Dear Ellen R Some of our rooms (mostly Deluxe rooms and Junior Suites) have a sofa bed, which is the option that we suggest for an adult. The supplement for the sofa bed is £35 per night. We very much hope we will have... More
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    "Request a room overlooking the castle, but make sure that it is one of the larger ones."
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    "Get the room with the Edinburgh Castle view. you will not be disappointed."
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    "ask for a king beds they are amazing. If you have kids you can have 2 singles pushed together and ask for..."
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    "Castle view rooms are wonderful!"
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