The Balmoral Hotel

On the first day of the ***** New Year, the lobby on the first floor was decorated with Chinese blue and white porcelain and New Year flowers, which was surprisingly touching. The hotel's location, breakfast, interior design, service... everything I saw was perfect.

Facilities: It seems there's no swimming pool. The hotel has a very Scottish style, not luxurious but full of character in its decor. Cleanliness: Good, no dust or anything. Environment: Quite satisfactory, doesn't feel cramped or oppressive. Service: Most of the staff were very polite, making you feel right at home.

The hotel's location is excellent; turn left 20 meters out of the hotel and you're at the train station entrance. The overall facilities are great, it's just that the room was a bit small. Also, there's a J.K. Rowling room on the 5th floor.

The service was great, but be careful as they try to charge extra tips during check-out.

An absolutely wonderful experience! The hotel's location and unbeatable views made our day in Edinburgh so enjoyable. It's just a five-minute walk from the hotel to Calton Hill, and getting to the Old Town, Victoria Street (Rainbow Street), and the Royal Mile was incredibly convenient. The hotel itself is a historic landmark; I even went to see room 552, with its beautifully painted purple door, where J.K. Rowling found a quiet retreat amidst the bustling city to complete her seventh book.

The Balmoral Hotel is absolutely superb! We arrived at 8 AM and a lovely Eastern European lady at reception warmly welcomed us and allowed us to check in immediately, saving us the hassle of storing luggage and having nowhere to go. A gentleman in a kilt even helped carry our bags to the room. Beyond the daily cleaning, the housekeeping staff thoughtfully organized all our small items, neatly tying up messy charging cables. The breakfast was lavish and incredibly delicious [strong][strong][strong]! It's worth noting that Room 522 is where J.K. Rowling stayed while writing Harry Potter. It features a unique pink-purple door, distinct from the other white and green ones, and an owl-shaped door knocker, adding a special charm to the entire hotel. Many Harry Potter fans even pay a hefty sum to stay in Room 522 [grin][grin][grin]!

The room window had absolutely no soundproofing, and the strong winds at night kept rattling it loudly.