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The Balmoral HotelvsKildonan Lodge Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel and Kildonan Lodge Hotel are both praised by professionals. On balance, The Balmoral Hotel scores significantly higher than Kildonan Lodge Hotel. The Balmoral Hotel scores 95 with praise from 15 reviews like Afar Magazine, Time Out and The Telegraph.
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
Kildonan Lodge Hotel Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Oyster
27 Craigmillar Park, Newington, Edinburgh EH16 5PE, Scotland
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "Spacious and traditionally furnished, with cosy fire-lit drawing room and comfy bedrooms; some with four-posters and jacuzzis."
Lonely Planet "An elegant small hotel with a country-house atmosphere, in a residential suburb 3.5km (2.2mi) south of the city centre." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 15-room Kildonan Lodge Hotel is a family-owned upper-middle-range property located just outside of Edinburgh's city center and about a seven-minute bus ride to the Royal Mile." Full review
