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The Balmoral Hotelvsibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile and The Balmoral Hotel are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Balmoral Hotel ranks significantly higher than Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile. The Balmoral Hotel is ranked #1 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 15 sources like The Telegraph, Frommer's and concierge.com.
The Balmoral Hotel
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Insight Guides
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
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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
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Time Out
Oyster
6 Hunter Square, Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QW, Scotland
From $44/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Lonely Planet "The Ibis is a spruce, modern, chain hotel, with a superb location." Full review
Rough Guide "Probably the best-located chain hotel cheapie in the Old Town, within sight of the Royal Mile."
Time Out "Efficient, reasonable value, mere seconds from the Royal Mile and with few defining characteristics." Full review
Oyster Budget
"The 99-room Ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile is a casual, modern chain hotel offering good value in one of the most coveted addresses in town." Full review
