Featured Hotel · 2026

The Balmoral

Recognised by the Hotelier's Choice editorial team — featured in 19 of our Edinburgh and themed hotel guides for 2026.

Each year our editors research thousands of properties across hundreds of destinations for our hotel guides. The Balmoral earned its place as a 2026 Featured Hotel by appearing in 19 independently researched Hotelier's Choice guides. Selection cannot be purchased — hotels are chosen on merit during guide research.

Where The Balmoral is featured

• Best Hotels in Edinburgh (2026) — Old Town to New Town
• Best Hotels in Edinburgh for Couples 2026
• Best Design Hotels in Edinburgh
• Best Eco-Friendly Hotels in Edinburgh
• Best Historic Hotels in Edinburgh
• Most Instagrammable Hotels in Edinburgh
• Best New Year's Eve Hotels in Edinburgh
• Best Hotels with Pools in Edinburgh

Display your 2026 badge

If you represent The Balmoral, you’re welcome to display the Hotelier's Choice Featured Hotel badge on your website. Copy the embed code below — it links to this award page so your guests can verify the recognition.

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