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Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh vs The Balmoral Hotel

Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh scores marginally better than The Balmoral Hotel. Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh scores 95 with accolades from 16 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.

Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh
Radisson Collection Hotel Royal Mile Edinburgh
9 / 10
1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD, Scotland
From $149 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Striking, modern hotel."
Concierge Concierge
"If you want to bed down somewhere cool and contemporary in this ancient city, the Missoni hotel is your place."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The location couldn't be better for this brand new centre of excellence in Italian style."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The colorful Rosita Missoni brings a wild palette (fuchsia and turquoise walls; patterned bed throws) to the Royal Mile." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The zigzag fabrics, wacky lighting and mosaic-like tiling are enticing, if a little headache-inducing."
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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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