The Balmoral
Edinburgh, Scotland
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About the Hotel
For over a century, The Balmoral has found a home at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street. A landmark Rocco Forte hotel set in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, The Balmoral combines stunning views and warm hospitality with world-class facilities to create the perfect urban retreat. The perfect marriage of tradition and modernity, each of the 167 rooms has been individually designed by Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Design Olga Polizzi. Elegant and stylish with unmistakably Scottish accents, each of our 20 Edinburgh suites are generous with magnificent views. Enjoy Michelin-starred dining at the famous Number One restaurant, sample modern Scottish Afternoon Tea under the glass dome of Palm Court or relax in the serene sanctuary of The Balmoral Spa. Brasserie Prince, launched in 2018, celebrates a 'new alliance': matching the very best of Scottish produce with classic French cooking, while The Balmoral’s signature whisky bar, SCOTCH, pays homage to Scotland’s national drink and is home to one of Edinburgh’s largest collections. Take a seat on one of the tweed sofas and let a kilted Whisky Ambassadors help you choose from over 500 varieties. The Balmoral is the perfect home-from-home to discover Edinburgh and Scotland’s finest attractions. Whatever the season, the hotel’s dedicated Concierge team can open doors to some of the most unique experiences in Scotland. From tickets to the world-famous Edinburgh Festival events, access to the city’s royal establishments - Holyrood Palace and the Royal Yacht Britannia – to the hotel’s Tartan Butler Clan Tour, you’ll find the best of Scotland at your finger tips.
Location
The Balmoral
1 Princes St
Edinburgh, Scotland
EH2 2EQ
Nearest Airport: EDI
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Bar
- Afternoon Tea
- Wine Bar
- Restaurants
- Michelin-Starred Formal Restaurant
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Pool
- Spa on Property
- Spa Services
- Fitness Room
- Sauna
- Complimentary WiFi
- In-Room Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safes
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Complimentary WiFi
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Interests
- City
- Food & Wine
- Michelin-Starred Restaurant Onsite
- Signature Perks
Reviews for The Balmoral
Just a perfect hotel!
The hotel & staff provide understated luxury where you have everything you could need & without even knowing you needed it. It felt like we could relax the moment we arrived: beautiful room, warm & friendly staff, gorgeous food & drink & the best location in the city. My son & me had such a wonderful stay.
Lottie_RushM
Perfect
Exceptional. Another wonderful stay at the Balmoral. Truly one of the finest hotels there is. Phenomenal level of cleanliness, customer service was absolutely top notch. Room was well appointed. Fantastic bed, breakfast was by far the best hotel breakfast I’ve had. Can’t wait to return.
Ewan H - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Perfection!
Hotel was outstanding in everyway! My wife and I recently stayed there, and would have to say this was absolutely great! The location was perfect, room was great, and staff was terrific! Would absolutely recommend the Balmoral hotel; we will definitely return!
K7882BJdavidj
What a wonderful experience!
We stayed at the Balmoral for NYE 2024 and attended the Gala Ball. What a wonderful experience from start to finish! The staff are polite, friendly and cannot do enough for their guests. The level of customer service starts at the top and is shown by all staff members. We could not have been treated with any better! The food for breakfast and in the main menu was delicious! We had the club sandwich as a bar "snack" - it was huge and could easily be shared...had it not been so good, we might have done that! The tasting in the whisky room was again, a great experience and I don't even drink whisky! I now have to find the whisky that my husband enjoyed! It was a very special experience and one that we will remember for a long time. Thank you!
763Alison - Hadleigh, United Kingdom
Thank you
“The hotel is beautiful and well-organized. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and their service was excellent. I stayed in a suite and an adjoining room, but the connecting door was a bit unusual. It could only be opened by the staff, which caused some delays. In other hotels, the connecting doors are usually double-sided and can be opened easily from either room, which is more convenient. The concierge team was very kind and supportive, and the hotel went the extra mile by providing items for my baby, which I truly appreciated. Thank you so much for your efforts, and I wish you all the best!”
Abdullaqat - Doha, Qatar
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