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The Salisbury Hotel vs The Balmoral Hotel

Both The Salisbury Hotel and The Balmoral Hotel are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, The Balmoral Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Salisbury Hotel. The Balmoral Hotel is ranked #1 in Edinburgh with praise from 15 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.

The Salisbury Hotel
The Salisbury Hotel
7 / 10
43-45 Salisbury Road, Newington, Edinburgh EH16 5AA, Scotland
From $60 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast buffet
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Boutique-style guest house in a quiet, comfortable Georgian villa with large garden." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"On a side road in Newington, the Salisbury merits praise for the standard of accommodation...the friendly approach from its staff, the breakfasts, the food in its Gabbro bistro and even the...spa." 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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