Standing at the East End of Princes Street is the imposing building known today as The Balmoral…read moreHotel. Owned by Sir Rocco Forte since 1997, the building has been completely refurbished and now enjoys a worldwide reputation as a luxury hotel. The hotel is a well-loved landmark which has graced Edinburgh's skyline since 1902 when it began its life as a grand railway hotel. Of course the building has undergone many changes since then but even to this day it still holds a certain magic that has luckily been harnessed and maintained. The famous Balmoral hotel is an iconic feature in the Edinburgh city skyline. With its impressive architecture, famous clocktower, and Scottish flag flying patriotically - it's like a siren that makes you want to see what's inside its walls.

Check in was swift and courteous. Room is amazing with a great view. The spa is nice but a loud…read moreboy was running around unattended in the locker rooms, screaming in the pool and quiet areas. Limited gym but nicely decorated.

This hotel is located in the Grassmarket area of Edinburg. It's just steps away from Old Town and…read morethe Royal Mile. Edinburg Castle is about a 15 minute walk. There is a restaurant in the hotel but there are a LOT of restaurants within walking distance. We had asked for a room with two beds thinking they would be single beds. (Our last experience with hotels in Europe was not a great one. We had a tiny room and a tiny bed,) When we got our room it was bigger than we expected. It had two beds-one was a king and the other a queen. What a nice surprise! There is no air conditioning in most hotels in Europe. With the windows open and a fan I was quite comfortable because the temp was around 60° the three nights we were there. The hubby who likes it much colder said it was bearable. The staff was friendly. The hotel was clean. I don't remember if breakfast is included in the price. There is a buffet breakfast or you can order off the menu. The last morning I ordered the smoked salmon, poached eggs, and sourdough toast off the hot menu. It was delicious. Had to have smoked salmon before I left Scotland...wish I would have ordered it sooner. Yummy. Would have given it 4 stars but with the lack of ac and having to climb several sets of stairs before you get to the elevator I'm giving it 3 stars. In all fairness, on occasion I did use the hotel ramp to get into or leave the hotel but that entailed walking through the rain. It did, however, lead you directly to the elevator.

This was the perfect hotel for a two night stay in Edinburgh. It's super centrally located and well…read morepriced. We were able to drop off our bags at 7 am and the room was ready by 12:30 pm. One of the major benefits for me is that they let you borrow a straightener from the front desk. My hair was so grateful!! The rooms are tiny but that's to be expected in Europe! The WiFi wasn't fantastic either but we really didn't need it much.

Friendly staff, comfy beds, BEST fish and triple fried chips (even Bobby Flay only cooks his…read moretwice)! Better than Landry's across the street. US & Canadian travelers...what to expect: twin beds for double occupancy, stiffer sheets, no top sheet, soft mattress. I especially enjoyed a variety of pillows. You are open to the air while sleeping or covered by a warm stuffed duvet, there's no in-between. Room, bathroom, bedding and towels are all clean. Ultimate location in the middle of the Royal Mile. I'd recommend this place

Fantastic location, room was spacious, and the concierge was extremely helpful…read moreLoved it

Breakfast was great, staff were great, cafe was great but a bit expensive. If you ordered in room…read moreservice, they charged £5 per plate. The hotel had no discounts for anything, nor did they have an ice machine on the floors. When eating dinner at the Cafe, they allowed us to order off the lunch menu so burgers and fish and chips vs their $$$$$ dinner menu. The only odd thing was the cleaning crew would come through and each day, leave something like an empty yogurt bowl we had earlier in the day.

Beautiful hotel to stay in. Rich and old fashioned looking. Located right next to the Royal Mile…read more They offer daily breakfast and there is a nice restaurant located downstairs. The reception desk folks are friendly and helpful. When I sent emails about my upcoming reservation, they answered within a day which was great considering the time difference. The rooms are comfy and the bathroom shower is the best I've ever had. A wonderful place to stay while visiting Edinburgh. Oh and it's across the street from the train station.

High tea at The Court, Edinburgh -- such a lovely experience overall…read more The ambiance is beautiful and really sets the tone. It's $65 per person, so definitely more of a treat, but it felt worth it. We started with sandwiches -- about six per person. They were fresh and decent (we skipped the ham options), nothing extraordinary but a good start. Then came the pastries... oh my god. Absolutely the highlight. Delicate flavors, beautifully presented -- they genuinely felt like little works of art. Tea and coffee were unlimited, which I really enjoyed, and the serving staff were incredibly sweet and attentive throughout. A really charming experience, especially for the ambiance and desserts.

I chose to stay at what I expected would be the best accommodation in Edinburgh -- the Waldorf…read moreAstoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. Rather than just highlight the positives, let's start with what needs improvement. As a major destination for travelers from around the world, the hotel should better accommodate long-distance guests who've been traveling 13-15 hours. After such a journey, no one wants to hear that their room isn't ready and be left to wait in an uncomfortable lobby. We noticed several other guests in the same situation. On the positive side, the rooms were very comfortable, some offering nice views. Breakfast and the breakfast service were both fantastic -- a real highlight of our stay. That said, after spending several weeks in Italy following this stay -- across five different cities -- I can honestly say that each offered a higher level of service and guest satisfaction. The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian could take a few lessons from Italian hospitality. Saluti

I love this hotel, and I say that after just the first night of a 3 night stay here! Well, there's…read morealways their famous warm and delectable chocolate cookie presented upon check-in, but that's just the tip of the iceberg for this particular location. This hotel has the major advantage of a supreme location as it's only a 10 minute walk from a host of famous Edinburgh attractions and highlights. Just some of those very nearby attractions are the Edinburgh Castle, the National Museum of Scotland, the Greyfriars Kirkyard cemetery, the Royal Mile, and the Grassmarket Market commercial district. Besides that and more, there are a ton of pubs and other eateries of all sorts of cuisines close by. Then there are their normal hotel amenities. It's a spacious hotel housed in a historic building built in 1892. The room we have is cozy and comfortable and we even have a nice 2nd floor view of Edinburgh Castle. Their breakfast buffet is a delicious and large spread of classic British goodies. All of the staffers we have met are helpful and wonderful. The Hilton chain staffers are also always able to look up my Hilton Honors member number for points even though I never remember it. I can't give this Doubletree a bigger thumbs up. Thank you!

After a 4 hour bus trip through Scotland, this was a welcoming hotel. Warm chocolate chip cookies…read moreupon check in. We ate several meals here and the food was better than almost every other hotel. Great variety, made to order. Huge selection of foods.

Clean and quiet hotel. Location is near great shops and…read morerestaurants. Friendly and accommodating staff. The mattress is VERY stiff. Ilaria is especially sweet, and was very helpful in retrieving some softer pillows for me. Highly recommend paying a little extra for breakfast. Although it isn't always hot and the bacon can be a bit tough, you cannot beat the price and convenience. My biggest complaint is the lack of reliable wifi for not just this location, but all Premier Inn locations. The free wifi is worse than the signal I get on my phone. I suspect that perhaps they purposefully make the wifi awful in an attempt to convince you to upgrade and pay for better quality.

This is a really good hotel i a. Really good location. The premier inn plus room was well worth the…read moremore money, they views were great from the window. The staff were so accommodating, helpful and friendly, and nothing was to much. The restaurant next door is great too. The room was so clean. The price was well worth it for what i paid. Would stay again here.

I would recommend this hotel solely for the location, the breakfast, and kind staff. However, I…read morewould not recommend due to the layout and how many hurdles we needed to get through to get to our room: two separate elevators, and three sets of doors. We had to do that every time we came into the hotel. If you don't have much of any luggage, you will be fine. The rooms, and overall hotel was very clean. They have a bar on the third floor, in between the rooms so there are rooms immediately next to the bar, which gets loud. The breakfast was wonderful too.

Such a beautiful hotel and wonderful staff. Monday greeted us when we arrived and gave us a tour of…read morethe hotel while giving us a brief run down of the surrounding area. The room, the Glennkinchie suite, was spacious with multiple amenities, including a heated bathroom floor. They offer passes to the gym next door. Breakfast was always delicious and included tastes from the local cuisine. The staff at breakfast was always friendly and gave great tips. Henry (or Harry, I can't remember) was one of the servers that gave us good recommendations for sights. This hotel is central to a lot of major sights. I will miss this place and hope to return one day.

During our stay in December, we liked the location of the hotel to the main attractions and…read moreproximity to various points in the city within walking distance. Once you check in, the staff does not really interact much with you. We barely got any insights to the city and the hotel, making it feel less welcoming. We were told to look at a paper for the restaurant hours and there was some remodeling going on that made it a bit inconvenient with only 2 elevators. The rooms were spacious and clean, but a bit outdated and stuffy. It was comfortable but you could definitely feel the old room. Edinburgh was welcoming and everything around it made worthwhile the stay.

It was sadly under renovation while we were here and I would have chose to stay elsewhere if I…read moreknew. The room itself was recently updated and was clean and large. The view was of scaffolding unfortunately. Restaurant area is in a windowless underground location along with a bar that was stocked on rolling racks. Staff was friendly but I was expecting more for the price.

We enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton Grand in Kraków so much that we decided to stick with this…read morebrand when staying in Edinburgh. I'm happy to say that it was a great decision. First of all, the location was perfect for us. It's right on Festival Square. Just look at the view that we had from our window on the 7th floor. The castle view is amazing! If you're a fan of concerts, then you'll also be happy that Usher Hall is right across the street from the hotel. The Edinburgh Farmers Market (every Saturday) is just behind the auditorium on Castle Terrace. There are many great restaurants all along Lothian, Fountainbridge, and everywhere in between as you walk up to Grassmarket. The great service started immediately with Ryan. He checked us in and made sure we had everything we needed. He was a great resource throughout our stay. The lobby was always neat as a pin. There's infused water available. The club is also accessed from this 1st floor area. We chose the Castle Suite which was very comfortable and spacious. The lighting and AC controls are modern and easy to figure out. There were plenty of electrical outlets (adaptable), and all were where we needed them to be. The bed was comfy, and house cleaning was great in getting the room ready in a timely matter on each day. I enjoyed the chocolate that was left for us each day at turn down. It was always a different flavor. The shower pressure and bath amenities were also great. We were also happy that our room included club access. It was great to be able to use their coffee machines throughout the day. I especially loved the fresh orange juice machine. Just insert a couple of whole oranges at the top and it produces a full glass of juice. Loved it! You'll also get access to the breakfast buffet at One Square on the 2nd floor. We did try it out on our last full day there. It had a larger variety of buffet items with table service. I especially liked the stuffed croissants. I think the one I had was filled with rhubarb. All the pastries were fresh daily. You can order an egg any way you like it, but you need to ask for it. It doesn't have the same open kitchen concept like the one in Kraków. I thought the breakfast buffet in Kraków was better. Although, I did get to try some unique Scottish items such as haggis and tattie scones. It was still well-done. I would most definitely stay here again. It made quite an impression on us for its comfortable amenities, good value, and location. Marriott Bonvoy members should be very happy here.

Rooms. Beds cozy. I sank into them and slept soundly. 5…read moreStars. Very clean room, classy upscale I love the shower control and the hot water Red nightlight around the beds is a nice touch Their breakfast buffet was pretty good by most standards, but I couldn't find some things like fat-free or low sugar yogurt Their omelette and eggs Benedict were nothing to write home about.