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Stay Edinburgh City Apartments - Royal Mile vs The Balmoral Hotel

Stay Edinburgh City Apartments - Royal Mile and The Balmoral Hotel are both rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Balmoral Hotel ranks significantly higher than Stay Edinburgh City Apartments - Royal Mile. The Balmoral Hotel is ranked #2 in Edinburgh with praise from 16 reviews such as Frommer's, Star Service and The Telegraph.

Stay Edinburgh City Apartments - Royal Mile
Stay Edinburgh City Apartments - Royal Mile
7 / 10
Central Reception, 217 High street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1PE, Scotland
From $65 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Baggage storage
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"This 15-unit upscale hotel is an exceptionally located property right on the cobblestone Royal Mile, lined with shops, pubs, and restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"You have to defeat a fair amount of tartan tat to find the reception for these self-catering flats (it’s in a souvenir shop), but don’t be downhearted." 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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