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Located on Princes Street, The Balmoral has a 4 AA Rosette restaurant, a pool and a gym. Waverley Station and Edinburgh's main shopping area are within 5 minutes' walk.

With its own splendid clock tower, The Balmoral offers 5-star accommodation in the heart of Edinburgh. The city’s airport is a 25-minute drive from the building. My son Max and I had a magical stay at The Balmoral. The staff were just wonderful. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay extra special for Max (age 9). Our trip to Edinburgh was a special treat because he's a huge Harry Potter fan. He absolutely loved Edinburgh and all it's Potter lore but the stay in the Balmoral was by far the highlight of his trip because of how kind everyone was to us (as well as it being a beautiful luxurious hotel of course).

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9.3
Superb
1,149 reviews
Price from
US$572
per night

Situated in Edinburgh's West End, The Bonham Hotel is a Victorian town house. Majority of the bedrooms have a city view. Shops and restaurants on Princess Street, Calton Hill, Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile and EICC are all within walking distance. I have loved absolutely everything about this hotel: Amazing staff, gorgeous room with comfy beds and bathroom with proper heating, absolutely perfect breakfast, beautiful decor - I could not find a single flaw and could not have asked for a better hotel.

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9.2
Superb
2,493 reviews
Price from
US$259
per night

Gleneagles Townhouse features a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. The property is close to National Museum of Scotland, Camera Obscura and World of Illusions and The Real Mary King's Close. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.

Gleneagles Townhouse offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna. Great location, Friendly staf, clean

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9.2
Superb
571 reviews
Price from
US$599
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, a restaurant as well as a bar, 21212 is located in the centre of Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is allergy-free and is set 300 metres from Edinburgh Playhouse. Well-styled interior, very friendly and helpful staff, and the room had everything we needed.

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9.4
Superb
419 reviews
Price from
US$193
per night

The Witchery’s seductive glamour has caught the attention of The Times, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller, and many celebrity fans have enjoyed its suites. The impressive restaurant also showcases fine Scottish dishes in similarly decadent surroundings. After glamping in a pod in the highlands, we booked The Witchery last minute--couple hours before we checked in--to pamper ourselves and rejuvenate before touring Edinburgh. The guardsman room was spacious with a large hall and three rooms and a bath. Great views outside the windows. The temperature was perfect--many places we stayed we had a hard time regulating this. Heated bathroom floors and a soaker tub perfect for relaxing after walking all day. The Dyson hair dryer came with many attachments including a diffuser for my curly hair! Hair straightener was also available--such a welcome touch! The breakfast had many choices and option to dine in restaurant or eat in sitting room. We chose sitting room and it was delightful. Spread out like royalty! Hotel was very close to shops, food, and the castle we were visiting. The staff held our bags, carried our bags, and helped us take them across the street when checking out. While it was very upscale, the staff were down to earth, professional and friendly. All of the furniture was comfortable and the chilled bottled water and chocolates were a nice touch. Turn down service was available as well.

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9.4
Superb
132 reviews
Price from
US$925
per night

This luxurious 5-star retreat has a fine-dining restaurant and romantic bedrooms about 3 km from the Royal Mile.

Each stylish room at Prestonfield House has antique furnishings, free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, a stocked minibar and views of the gardens and parkland. exceptional staff, brilliant breakfast.

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9.5
Exceptional
278 reviews
Price from
US$417
per night

Situated conveniently in the centre of Edinburgh, 100 Princes Street offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is set less than 1 km from Royal Mile. A magnificent location with the most beautiful view of the castle you'll ever have. The staff is very attentive, kind and friendly. We really enjoyed staying a few days in this perfect hotel.

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9.6
Exceptional
155 reviews
Price from
US$426
per night

Located in Edinburgh, less than 1 km from Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal Hotel provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is allergy-free and is set 3.9 km from Edinburgh Waverley station. So special to stay on this docked ship - great amenities and staff, and wonderful included breakfasts.

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9.7
Exceptional
24 reviews
Price from
US$399
per night

W Edinburgh has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edinburgh. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 200 metres from Royal Mile. Beautiful design. Spotlessly clean. Staff were very friendly during every interaction from check in and check out, bar staff in W bar and at breakfast. Cocktails were superb. Breakfast was excellent.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,117 reviews
Price from
US$358
per night

Well set in Edinburgh, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. Guests can have a drink at the bar. Lovely hotel rooms and location

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8.9
Fabulous
5,792 reviews
Price from
US$351
per night

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