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
Lovely hotel bar, beautiful building
Popped in for late night drinks. Lovely hotel and bar, beautifully decorated. Great drinks menu and very friendly and attentive staff. Well worth a visit
alex d - Prestwick, United Kingdom
The only place to go for a Christmas break in Edinburgh
We’ve stayed here a few times now & it’s our first choice for a Christmas Break. We are always made to feel welcome & that we are the most important guests in the hotel. I’d like to have a wider choice of rooms with step-in showers, but the whole experience compensates for a minor inconvenience.
D2266ICwilliamh - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Luxurious stay
The most wonderful and luxurious hotel. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff, from the reception, to the bar, to the brasserie and the breakfast. So magical at this time of year, with stunning decorations and beautiful carol singing. The room we had was gorgeous and had a view of the castle. I did’t want to leave the room! The bathroom was lovely and the marble bath was a lovely touch. The breakfast is fabulous and the staff are so helpful, they really make you feel at home. Overall, a really magical stay that I feel lucky to have experienced.
Sherpa10782353804 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Dated hotel living from past glories
Check in felt purely transactional and lacked warmth. Rooms were well maintained but felt dated for a £500 per night rate. One lift didn’t work which was very disappointing. Nobody checked on us during our stay. Breakfast was good and service from Javi was excellent. This hotel lives from the brand name and past glories nothing to do with Brown’s in London, what a shame.
travelgeek1982 - Long Island, New York
Outstanding facilities, customer service, food, drinks, and accommodations.
This was the most outstanding hotel experience I have ever had in my life. My wife and I were treated like family the entire time, and they made special accommodations for my wife's wheelchair as she was recently in a car accident. Words cannot express how amazing the staff were from top to bottom. If you are willing to spend a pretty penny, this is by far the best hotel experience you'll ever have.
Jacob W
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