The Balmoral

As part of my retirement last year, I received a lovely gift, an overnight stay for two with a Seven Course Tasting Menu in Number One, and full Scottish Breakfast the following morning. Unfortunately we couldn't attend until a year later, and the hotel were more than helpful in arranging a stay just over a year later. And from the moment of arrival yesterday, we recieved nothing but excellent, friendly service from every member of staff that we came into contact with. Nothing was too much trouble, and the professionalism came through from everyone without exception. Our Executive Room with the Old Town View was really nice, and had been upgraded before we'd arrived. Number One for our Tasting Menu was a great experience and each and every course was delivered with a lovely explanation of what was being offered. And to cap it off, our Breakfast in the morning was another great experience. We can't recommend this experience enough, and we'll definitely be back.

We visited The Palm at The Balmoral to enjoy afternoon tea for our 50th birthdays. Warmly welcomed and taken to our table. Staff were lovely and took us through each course of the afternoon tea. Lovely ambience in the room and a harpist was playing from the balcony. At one point the harpist played happy birthday and we were each presented with a cake with a birthday candle. Staff were attentive and topped up our teapots. Was lovely to see the tea pouring process at our table. Staff were happy to box the items we didn’t eat.

This is my second time writing a review because the first time there was a glitch in the system and vanished. I had an amazing time with Mikey. I had a whole list of things that I wanted to see, but on top of it, he was able to add items that I didn’t even know of. Which were great because I am a movie buff and I got to see scenes that were from both Bollywood and Hollywood movies. I had the opportunity to explore multiple castles and towns. I only spent a day with Mikey, but I was able to see so much of Scotland even in that one day. He did a phenomenal job. If I am to come back to Scotland with family, I will definitely reach out to Mikey to show us around.

It was such a pleasure meeting Anthony in the restaurant in Balmoral hotel in the evening time ! He's an absolutely amazing person with a deep knowledge of all the dishes! And he has wonderful wine recommendations! It was my birthday on June 10th, so I was so impressed meeting him. It was my best restaurant experience, he was such a polite and positive person. Anthony truly made my birthday special!

The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh was perfection! From the kilted staff at the desk to all the little bells and whistles we experiences throughout our stay we were continuously impressed by the quiet, understated luxury and class in every detail. Our deluxe room was spotless, spacious and very comfortable with box of specialty macaroons upon arrival. The shower was magnificent too. Each day there was another little taste of Edinburgh - special fudge, shortbread biscuits and the most amazing chocolate truffles. A bottle of champaign was left one afternoon (my husband mentioned we were celebrating our 30th to one of the men at the front desk). Such personal and special touches left us feeling very special. All in all this was a truly memorable stay - one we hope to repeat on another holiday in Edinburgh.