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
Thanks
Very nice experience. Great staff !Special Thanks to Kassia at the Prince Brasserie for her amazing service and her natural Kindness and Shubham at the front desk for being so helpful.Two great human beings.👍👍👍
Carole C
Good but not great
We had high expectations for our stay, but unfortunately these were not quite met. We arrived by car, and it would have been nice to know we might have to double park. That said 2 of the team helped with the luggage and I was really pleased I'd paid for the valet parking. Check-in was a bit formal, and it was odd to be told we'd booked a third level of room (my wife commented did this mean we were third class) still £850 per night plus plus! The room itself was very nice, a good size, comfortable bed, and a reasonable bathroom - the shower over a very tall bath took some care for my wife. The internal view is a disappointing, some usable draw space would be nice and maybe some homemade shortbread. The luggage had not arrived 20 minutes after we got into the room so had to be chased - not 5*. Breakfast is busy, the tables close together, an odd one thing from the kitchen and toast that usually arrived after the cooked food was a little frustrating. As was the lack of muesli that wasn't in a pot mixed with something else. The fruit selection was outstanding though. After a day out we returned to find the room hadn't been cleaned, it appears that we should have been told that we needed to leave the "Yes" on the door. A first for us but we weren't told. We decamped to the bar for a drink to allow time - when we returned still not done - definitely not 5*. My wife used the spa and said it was lovely, but to reach it you have to wait for a small lift or take many flights of stairs. We paid 12.5% service charge as we went along and tipped additionally where appropriate so not sure why you need to add another discretionary 5% to the whole bill. The location is good and most of the staff wonderful. Communication could be better and a few too many niggles for us to return.
Sheffview - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Worth it!
Wonderful hotel - excellent service. We especially enjoyed having Svitlana greet us at breakfast everyday - and David at the concierge desk who helped us better enjoy the city and get reservations at great local restaurants
adventurecgn - Boulder, Colorado
Great service!
Everything was perfect for us!. Amazing experience!, people kind, excellent service!. Great taste! Anthony was the best in service!.
Cecilia P
Best location abd restaurant in Edinburgh
Best location and restaurant in town. Excellent service from Anthony in Princes Brasserie and the salmon really amaized us.
hjdooi338 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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