This was the second time we stayed at the Balmoral following an excellent first stay in March 2007. We were only staying for one night so we wanted to maximise our use of the hotel and its facilities. Checking in early, we were shown to our room overlooking Calton Hill which were pleased with. The only real problem with the... more

I was expecting something special for a £600 weekend stay. Booked superior deluxe king room and was very disappointed. Website implied room would be huge (picture on site shows a sofa in the room!) The room was small and decor very dated. Staff were very good but the room wasn't turned down one of the evenings and loud music from... more

Slightly gushing review coming up. We've just had our wedding at the Balmoral and couldn't be happier. As we live overseas we were entirely reliant on tripadvisor to come up with a decent venue. We hadn't seen the venue until the day before the wedding and based our decision on reviews and photos. I don't think we could have possibly... more

Car parking by valet which makes things easy given it's excellent central location. Michelin number one restaurant has excellent service and food. One moan - on Saturday despite putting a notice to make up our room this had still not been done at 4pm in the afternoon which was a pain as the hotel reception areas get reserved for tea... more

Excellent service. Every member of staff was friendly, polite and efficient. All asked the appropriate questions and seemed genuinely interested in our trip and in helping us. Bathrooms excellent - and I am normally very picky about bathrooms! Deep baths enough room for two. Excellent quality fixtures and fittings super shower. Lovely circular window feature. We had a standard room... more

I visit Edinburgh regularly and had always wanted to stay at The Balmoral. A combination of my partners birthday and an early train home the next day gave me the excuse I needed. We had such a great stay. It is a gorgeous hotel and the staff are so friendly and helpful. I managed to get a great rate from... more

One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Superb location, excellent staff, beautiful building, wonderful food. Quality throughout. Well done to all. more

We are just back from a two night stay at the Balmoral and must say it was wonderful. We booked a luxury double room from late rooms for £185 per night. The hotel is truly romantic. The decor is modern but has a cosy feel. The staff cant do enough for you but are not intrusive. When we checked in... more

Just back from a 2 noght stay in The Balmoral. Location...location...location but also excellent service. Booked it thorugh Laterooms for £135 for a double. I'm sure it wasn't the finest room in the hotel (inside view) but we didn't pay the top price. The service is the best we have ever experienced - when I asked in the bar if... more