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ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square vs The Balmoral Hotel

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.

ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
7 / 10
6 Hunter Square, Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QW, Scotland
From $44 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
  • Meeting Rooms
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Ibis is a spruce, modern, chain hotel, with a superb location." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Probably the best-located chain hotel cheapie in the Old Town, within sight of the Royal Mile."
Time Out Time Out
"Efficient, reasonable value, mere seconds from the Royal Mile and with few defining characteristics." Full review
Oyster 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
The Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
8 / 10
1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland
From $227 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Classically styled bedrooms with rich fabrics and a subtle contemporary edge... Highly detailed service."
Frommer's 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 Concierge
"It could not be more central or more subtly beautiful... on the other hand, its rates could hardly be higher."
Insight Guides 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 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.
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