The Balmoral

We didn't stay at the hotel, but we booked Afternoon Tea there at Palm Court. It was a beautiful dining area & their presentation was perfect. The food was very good. My son & I had a wonderful time.

I apologize for the late post. Cannot say enough about this hotel. The location was great! Right beside the train station, on Princess Street, walking distance to many attractions including the Edinburgh Castle. Staff was great, Concierge, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Turn Down Service, Restaurant Staff. Courteous, professional, helpful. We only ate breakfast there but was very good with selections, fresh, cooked perfect. A special shout out to Shubham who took the time to help with us with some coffee and packed some breakfast items for us one morning as the restaurant was not quite open and we were leaving for a tour. My only regret was that we were there for only 3 days. I hope to make it back to your wonderful city and hotel.

What a huge hotel! Popped in for a glass of wine, beautiful gavi and a bar snack whilst waiting for the train! The barman was so knowledgeable and very attentive. I could imagine the atmosphere of an evening! Timeless luxury will definitely return.

Our family of 6 stayed here for 4 days in June and loved this hotel and it's amazing accessibility to the city of Edinburgh. Located right on Princes street, it is within an easy walking distance to all the sights, including Edinburgh Castle, The Princes Gardens, Holyrood Park and the Arthur's Seat hike, the Royal Mile, Victoria Street, Mary King's Close, Calton Hill and thousands of shops, restaurants and cafes. We stayed in the Glamis Suite, which conveniently connected to two other bedrooms and is absolutely stunning. The rooms are spacious and creatively decorated with a blend of antiques and contemporary design. I found myself admiring the wallpaper and perfectly paired artwork and furniture in each of our rooms. Our family loved the workout facilities and the large indoor pool in the lower level fitness center. We also enjoyed the large and delicious buffet breakfast!

This was my second stay at the Balmoral, and the first for my entire family, including 3 grandchildren. We arrived super-early after a night’s flight from the US. Our rooms were not ready — nor did we expect them to be. The front-desk staff, particularly Karen, was outstanding and escorted us to a lower-level lounge with sofas on which we could nap. Our rooms were lovely, the concierge staff was extremely helpful with dining recommendations (nod to Imad), and afternoon tea was a highlight. And, of course, the location is the best in Edinburgh.