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Southside Guest House vs The Balmoral Hotel
Both Southside Guest House and The Balmoral Hotel are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Balmoral Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Southside Guest House. The Balmoral Hotel comes in at 95 with approval from 16 publications including Frommer's, Gayot and DK Eyewitness.
Southside Guest House
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
8 Newington Road, Edinburgh EH9 1QS, Scotland
From $83 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Breakfast included
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Though set in a typical Victorian terrace, the Southside transcends the traditional guest-house category and feels more like a modern boutique hotel."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Staying at this agreeable eight-bedroom guest house is a bit like visiting ever so slightly bohemian but entirely clued-up friends, intent on making you as comfortable as possible."
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The Balmoral Hotel
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Insight Guides
Jetsetter
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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."
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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."
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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.
