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Ardmor HousevsThe Balmoral Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, The Balmoral Hotel ranks significantly higher than Ardmor House. The Balmoral Hotel comes in at #1 in Edinburgh with positive reviews from 16 reviewers like Oyster, Gayot and Andrew Harper.
Ardmor House
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Fodor's
The Telegraph
74 Pilrig St., Edinburgh EH6 5AS, Scotland
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Flatscreen TV
Michelin Guide "Comfortable, laid-back guesthouse on a quiet residential street."
Lonely Planet "The 'gay-owned, straight-friendly' Ardmor is a stylishly renovated Victorian house with five en suite bedrooms, and all those little touches that make a place special." Full review
Rough Guide "Victorian townhouse with some lovely original features combined with smart contemporary decor."
Fodor's "This excellent guesthouse combines the original features of a Victorian home with stylish contemporary furnishings." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A carefully styled b&b, as boutique as they come, offering an unexpected helping of urban chic in a modest Victorian villa." Full review
The Balmoral Hotel Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Jetsetter Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland
From $227/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Classically styled bedrooms with rich fabrics and a subtle contemporary edge... Highly detailed service."
Frommer's "Almost directly above Waverley railway station, The Balmoral's soaring clock tower is a city landmark, famously set a few minutes fast for the benefit of those on the way to the train." Full review
Concierge "It could not be more central or more subtly beautiful... on the other hand, its rates could hardly be higher."
Insight Guides "Edinburgh's classic five-star hotel located at the east end of Princes Street in a large and imposing building. Excellent service, sublime restaurants and a luxurious atmosphere."
Jetsetter "Impressive historic hotel that combines Edwardian finery with up-to-date luxury in the heart of Edinburgh." Full review
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Choose from the chic Art Deco brasserie Hadrian’s — designed by Olga Polizzi — or the refined Michelin-starred Number One. Book ahead for a corner banquette and a tasting menu experience amid reimagined Edwardian sophistication.
Lonely Planet "The sumptuous Balmoral – a prominent landmark at the eastern end of Princes St – offers some of the best accommodation in Edinburgh." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Boasting the best known address in Edinburgh, The Balmoral is favoured by those who are accustomed to the very best in life."
Star Service "This establishment is one of the few grand railway hotels remaining in the U.K, and a prime address for demanding commercial and leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot "The hotel location couldn't be better... top notch dining can be found downstairs at Number One, the stylish hotel-restaurant featuring Chef Jeff Bland."
Condé Nast Traveler84.4
""You can easily walk into the Old Town" from this "spectacular historic hotel in a fabulous location" on Princes Street, the city’s main shopping drag." Full review
