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The Balmoral Hotel

    The Balmoral Hotel is a prestigious landmark in the heart of Edinburgh. With its historical grand clock dominating the skyline and its enviable location, a stay here is one you will never forget. Ease into comfort with luxurious rooms and suites hosting beautifully appointed furnishings and views of Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.   Work up a sweat in the fitness centre before taking a leisurely swim in the indoor pool or treating yourself at the spa. The dining options are exceptional here with classic French cuisine, an award-winning afternoon tea and an opulent whisky bar.
      The Balmoral Hotel is a prestigious landmark in the heart of Edinburgh. With its historical grand clock dominating the skyline and its enviable location, a stay here is one you will never forget. Ease into comfort with luxurious rooms and suites hosting beautifully appointed furnishings and views of Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.   Work up a sweat in the fitness centre before taking a leisurely swim in the indoor pool or treating yourself at the spa. The dining options are exceptional here with classic French cuisine, an award-winning afternoon tea and an opulent whisky bar.
        The Balmoral Hotel is a prestigious landmark in the heart of Edinburgh. With its historical grand clock dominating the skyline and its enviable location, a stay here is one you will never forget. Ease into comfort with luxurious rooms and suites hosting beautifully appointed furnishings and views of Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Castle and Old Town.   Work up a sweat in the fitness centre before taking a leisurely swim in the indoor pool or treating yourself at the spa. The dining options are exceptional here with classic French cuisine, an award-winning afternoon tea and an opulent whisky bar.
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        Prime
        Location

        You'll know it as soon as you see this iconic hotel. The Balmoral has a striking clock tower and sits on Princes Street, where Edinburgh Old Town meets New Town.

        Prime Location

        You'll know it as soon as you see this iconic hotel. The Balmoral has a striking clock tower and sits on Princes Street, where Edinburgh Old Town meets New Town.

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        Rooms

        Enjoy luxury rooms and suites fit for royalty, each decorated with Scottish textiles, including the bespoke Balmoral tartan found throughout the hotel. The city views are unmatched too.

        heritage Rooms

        Enjoy luxury rooms and suites fit for royalty, each decorated with Scottish textiles, including the bespoke Balmoral tartan found throughout the hotel. The city views are unmatched too.

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        Award-winning
        Dining

        Whether it's contemporary French cuisine or Scottish classics, the dining options spoil you here. Don't miss the award-winning afternoon tea held in the jaw-dropping Palm Court.

        Award-winning Dining

        Whether it's contemporary French cuisine or Scottish classics, the dining options spoil you here. Don't miss the award-winning afternoon tea held in the jaw-dropping Palm Court.

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        Exceptional accommodation

        A blend of tradition and modernity is what you can expect from Balmoral’s fabulous rooms and suites. Each accommodation boasts individual touches infused with five-star amenities and luxurious furnishings. Beautiful wooden features and extravagant Italian marble bathrooms are found throughout.

        Exceptional accommodation

        A blend of tradition and modernity is what you can expect from Balmoral’s fabulous rooms and suites. Each accommodation boasts individual touches infused with five-star amenities and luxurious furnishings. Beautiful wooden features and extravagant Italian marble bathrooms are found throughout.

        Delicious dining

        Head to Palm Court to enjoy a spectacular award-winning afternoon tea. Number One serves sophisticated Scottish fare while Brasserie Prince is your go-to for gourmet French cuisine. The Bar Prince serves expertly blended cocktails while SCOTCH is an enticing whisky bar.

        Delicious dining

        Head to Palm Court to enjoy a spectacular award-winning afternoon tea. Number One serves sophisticated Scottish fare while Brasserie Prince is your go-to for gourmet French cuisine. The Bar Prince serves expertly blended cocktails while SCOTCH is an enticing whisky bar.

        A world of experiences

        The Balmoral has exceptional spa facilities, a gym and a swimming pool to indulge in during downtime. If you're keen to explore the city, make the most of the hotel's experiences, including a Macallan whisky experience and scent butler.

        A world of experiences

        The Balmoral has exceptional spa facilities, a gym and a swimming pool to indulge in during downtime. If you're keen to explore the city, make the most of the hotel's experiences, including a Macallan whisky experience and scent butler.

        The Balmoral hotel is just a 35-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport and boasts the city’s most prestigious address, No.1 Princes Street. Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, in the corner of the Old and New Town, the hotel is in a prime location for those wanting to explore the city and see many of the historical and cultural sites from Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Museum to the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. It's also next to Edinburgh Waverley train station.

        How To Get There

        35-minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport

        Flight Time

        1-hour and 30-minutes from London

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        frequently asked questions

        The Balmoral Hotel is part of Rocco Forte, an international luxury hotel group. The original building was built in 1902 for the North British Railway company as it’s right next door to the train station.
        The hotel has 167 rooms and 20 suites. Each one has been styled to capture the essence of refined Scottish heritage.
        It’s recommended that you opt for a smart-casual style in the restaurants and bars across the hotel. Each venue is lavishly furnished so you will want to look the part anyway!
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