The Balmoral

Edinburgh, Scotland

9.5 Superior Luxury
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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

AMAZING EXPERIENCE. THANK YOU The Balmoral

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 4 days ago

Having a job that takes you to so many places and hotels across the globe one becomes a bit of an expert when it comes to the quality of service, location, and attention to the little details which takes your stay from good to GREAT.... This is the definitely the case when in comes to The Balmoral. I just wrapped up a 6 day business stay at this incredible and historical place. The location, Scotch Bar, Dining experiences, and the accommodations are ONE OF THE BEST I have experienced.... What was interesting about my stay is that from the moment I arrived a traveler's worst nightmare came through and that is that my luggage did not arrived as I made my way from MIA to Heathrow and then onto EDI... It was a VERY frustrating experience but the Concierge Team at The Balmoral took care of EVERY NEED and went WELL above and beyond to help / assist me AND did so with incredible pride and care for the client experience. I would like to recognize an amazing team starting with "wee" ANDY who was the literal "wind beneath my wings " during this experience along with a GREAT supporting cast made up of Blair, Matt, Imad, Robbie, Jose, Guy, and Taylor. IF I missed anyone please make sure they are given a thank you on my behalf... Yes my bag finally arrived on the 3rd day BUT this team and the entire service staff made my stay and experience one for the books and a testament of what the excellence in hospitality is all about... THANK YOU Andy and team. You are the very best... and YES Edinburgh is as beautiful as what people say and is a must destination for anyone looking for an unforgettable time... Cheers and look forward to visiting again soon.

394ljc - Parkland, Florida


Pure Luxury

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 4 days ago

Fantastic attention to detail and service of the highest level. Is it good value though? That 's hard to quantify. All I can say is we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had a smile on our faces for a long time after. We plan to go back again, so for us, yes, it is good value.

InigoQuesta - Glasgow


A bit dissapointimg after a lovely lunch

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 6 days ago

My husband and I went for a late lunch today. We cant fault that at all. Lunch superb as was the staff. We decided to go to the lounge bar afterwards so asked staff if they could get us seats there abd they said sure no problem. We walked to bar and asked about seats to be told we could only sit at the bar on stools. We said we would rather sit in the lounge we are in our seventies and bar stools are not for us. So again waiter moved around bar but offered us more bar stools. So we asked for our coats when an older member of staff came over to us (sorry no name )asked what the matter was and we explained and said we were just leaving and he promptly found us seats. That was so lovely of him. So we stayed for cocktails. We felt why couldn't the younger waiters find us the seats plus waiters who served us in the restaurant obviously had not asked bar staff to get us seats. Dissapointing as we come every Christmas as a treat. We had a lovely afternoon but felt as we didn't matter after we left restaurant. Please thank the staff member on our behalf he was so kind to do that. Sorry no name he was older than the waiters in the lounge he had glasses too.

Sandra M - Edinburgh, United Kingdom


no better place to stay and experience

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 week ago

my husband and i went to Edinburgh for a few nights away. we chose the balmoral which was the best decision. i really cant sing their praises enough, the staff make you feel like royalty, always addressing you by name, would drop everything to attend to every need. our room was just divine, really clean, warm and homely. they leave little notes for you and turn own your bed every night, so cute!! the hotel is situated right where you want to be, central to all the sights. the balmoral sits in my top three, with it being in first place. dont hesitate staying here, i wouldn't stay anywhere else in this beautiful, vibrant friendly city.

Kayleigh P


Golden wedding anniversary

TripAdvisor Traveler Review Rating Reviewed 1 week ago

From beginning to end our visit was fabulous. The room was beautiful. The staff were wonderful, nothing was any bother. Our afternoon tea was amazing. Finally the breakfast was superb. I had a treatment at the Spa which was lovely. My therapist was friendly and respectful and couldn't have been nicer. So to you all thank you. Hope to be back sometime soon.

Lynn D


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