Ten Hill Place HotelvsThe Balmoral Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, The Balmoral Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Ten Hill Place, BW Premier Collection. The Balmoral Hotel comes in at #2 in Edinburgh with positive reviews from 16 reviews like Jetsetter, Oyster and Gayot.
Ten Hill Place Hotel
10 Hill Place, Edinburgh EH8 9DS, Scotland
From $53/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"Situated behind the historic Surgeon's Hall, rooms here are spacious, luxurious and well-designed with deep colours and wood panelling; good value for the price."
Fodor's
"This stylish hotel on a quiet backstreet near the Festival Theatre is a dependable Old Town choice."
Rough Guide
"A contemporary hotel linked to the historic Royal College of Surgeons, with 78 sleek and smartly styled bedrooms, all run according to an environmentally conscious policy."
Time Out
"The rooms at Ten Hill Place are slick and modern, and the central location is a selling point - the premium fourth-floor Skyline rooms have brilliant views across the city." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 77-room Ten Hill Place Hotel is a modern upper-middle-range hotel owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh overlooking a quiet square." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Don’t overlook the Royal College of Surgeon’s really rather smart city centre hotel." Full review
Jetsetter
"A colourful and central, TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence-awarded hotel owned by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - dinner allowance included." Full review
The Guardian
"It become Edinburgh’s largest independent four-star hotel and it’s a comfortable choice for those looking to dip one toe into the city centre and another into climbing Arthur’s Seat."
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Lonely Planet
"This attractive modern hotel offers good-value accommodation close to the city centre" Full review
The Balmoral Hotel 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 Traveler
84.4
""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