Business Details
Luxury 3-Star Hotel in Edinburgh City Centre
Established in 1825, Ballantrae Hotel is a Grade 2 listed Georgian Townhouse offering luxury accommodation in Edinburgh's New Town. Our 3-star rated property combines historical elegance with modern comforts, featuring uniquely designed rooms, many with original fireplaces and ornate windows. We prioritise guest safety through rigorous adherence to government guidelines and enhanced protocols, ensuring a secure environment for both visitors and staff. Located steps from George Street and Princes Street, our central position provides easy access to Edinburgh's key attractions while maintaining a tranquil atmosphere.We cater to both business and leisure travellers, offering complimentary superfast WiFi, tea/coffee facilities, and luggage storage. Our team takes pride in delivering a warm, personal welcome that reflects our commitment to hospitality excellence. While our property spans three floors without a lift, we ensure accessibility considerations are clearly communicated to prospective guests. With over 195 years of heritage, we continue to evolve while preserving the character that makes our hotel distinctive.
Services
Single Room
Double Room
Twin Room
Superior Double Room
Family Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Quadruple Room
Triple Room
Highlights and features
- We offer uniquely designed rooms in a historic Grade 2 listed building
- Our central Edinburgh location provides easy access to major attractions
- All rooms feature modern comforts including complimentary WiFi
- We maintain enhanced safety protocols exceeding government requirements
- Our property combines 195+ years of heritage with contemporary hospitality
Services
Luxury Accommodation
Our Grade 2 listed Georgian Townhouse offers 3-star luxury accommodation with uniquely designed rooms. Each space combines historical features like original fireplaces and ornate windows with modern amenities including complimentary superfast WiFi and tea/coffee facilities. The property's central Edinburgh location provides convenient access to major attractions while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere for guests.
City Centre Location
Situated in Edinburgh's New Town, our hotel places guests within walking distance of George Street and Princes Street. The central location offers easy access to Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Zoo, and the Edinburgh Playhouse while maintaining a tranquil setting. Public transport connections including tram, bus, and train services are all within short walking distance of our property.
Historic Property
Dating from 1825, our Georgian Townhouse is a protected Grade 2 listed building showcasing Edinburgh's architectural heritage. The property's historical significance is preserved through careful refurbishments that maintain original features while incorporating modern comforts. Guests experience authentic period details including ornate windows and original fireplaces in select rooms.
Safety Protocols
We implement enhanced safety measures exceeding government requirements to protect guests and staff. Our protocols cover all aspects of hotel operations, from room preparation to public areas. While maintaining our high standards of hospitality, we ensure comprehensive health and safety coverage through regular staff training and facility upgrades that prioritise guest wellbeing.
Family Friendly Stay
We offer specially designed family rooms accommodating multiple guests with comfort. Our family-friendly amenities include luggage storage and accessible booking systems. While our three-floor property without a lift requires consideration for guests with mobility needs, we provide clear information to help families plan their stay effectively and enjoy Edinburgh's attractions.
Questions
What type of accommodation does Ballantrae Hotel offer?
We provide 3-star luxury accommodation in a Grade 2 listed Georgian Townhouse with uniquely designed rooms featuring period features and modern amenities.
Is the hotel centrally located in Edinburgh?
Yes, we're located in Edinburgh's New Town within walking distance of George Street and Princes Street, with easy access to major attractions.
Does the hotel have accessibility considerations?
Our historic property spans three floors without a lift, which may affect accessibility. We recommend contacting us directly to discuss specific requirements before booking.
What safety measures are in place?
We maintain enhanced safety protocols exceeding government requirements, including regular staff training and facility upgrades to ensure guest and staff wellbeing.
Can I book family rooms?
Yes, we offer family rooms accommodating multiple guests, with luggage storage and other amenities to support family stays.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards for bookings and payments, with secure online transactions through our official website.
Reviews (6)
Marc Haywood
Jun 13, 2021
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Stayed here once and left early because the room was dirty, carpets threadbare, wallpaper peeling off the wall.shocking misrepresentation of a 4 star rated hotel, we even wrote to tourism Scotland about this place it was that bad.
Debbie Laing
Feb 24, 2021
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Big beautiful rooms, long walk up stairs but lucky iam 1up, breakfast ideal considering the covid 19 situation I might update if things change as Iam staying there 4a while!
Luis Freitas
Sep 25, 2020
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The hotel was quite nice, the room was clean, spacious and comfy. The staff is nice and the breakfast is worth it, would for sure return in a next trip to Edinburgh which I hope to be not too long
Peter Drew
Sep 23, 2020
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Loved it, totally worn out and tired but the housekeeping was spot on, very clean and tidy. Leaky windows, so quite cold and lots of traffic noise. Heating very poor. Room, huge. We enjoyed our stay and location for us, perfect
R. G.
May 01, 2020
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Fantastic hotel and great value for money and an excellent location on the edge of the main shopping area. The staff were all very helpful and friendly, breakfast was generous and varied. The only downside was that our room was right at the top on the 3rd floor - with no lifts! - it was 100 steps from the entrance to our room, so bear that in mind if you are not in great health when making your booking. The room was a good size and the bathroom modern and clean. Would definitely stay here again.
Shelly Runciman
Apr 05, 2020
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Rooms are big and massive bath with own shower. The only let down is there no lift as I have COPD I was placed on top floor it was a struggle to walk up those two flights of stairs. But other than that its a nice room
