The Balmoral A Rocco Forte Hotel


1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ

5 Star Hotel   Average Guest Rating

  • Hotel Description »

    The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel is a luxury hotel in the true sense of the word. It is a stylish five-star property in the very heart of Edinburgh. The Balmoral has been beautifully refurbished and individually designed by Olga Polizzi. The 188 opulent suites and stylish rooms have magnificent views of the city or the hotel's internal courtyard. For a memorable culinary experience, visit number one - the only Michelin-starred hotel restaurant in Edinburgh – or try the chic and stylish Hadrian’s Brasserie. In addition, Palm Court hosts Scotland’s only Bollinger Champagne Bar. For utter relaxation visit The Balmoral’s award-winning Spa, with its 15metre pool, ESPA treatment rooms and fully-equipped gym. The Balmoral’s ten conference and banqueting suites all enjoy natural daylight and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street or the historic Old Town. They can accommodate a wide range of events from intimate dinner parties to large receptions.

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  • Hotel Facilities »

    • Disabled Facilities
    • Air conditioning in rooms
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Babysitting services
    • Cots available
    • Wedding Licence
    • Wi-Fi Available
    • Meeting Facilities
    • Restaurant
    • Gymnasium
    • Indoor Pool
    • Aerobics Studio
    • Fitness Centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Beauty Salon/Manicure
    • TV
    • Satellite TV
    • Safety Deposit Box
    • Minibar in each room
    • Telephone In Each Room
    • 24 Hour Room Service
    • Concierge
    • Laundry/Valet Service
    • Wake Up Call Available
    • Currency Exchange
    • Interconnecting rooms available
    • Lift to all floors
    • Car Parking Available Offsite
    • Valet Parking
    • Disabled Access Public Areas
    • Disabled toilets on ground floor
    • Wheelchair Access
    • Wheelchair Access To Reception
    • Wheelchair Access To Restaurant
    • Wheelchair Access To Bar
    • Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms
    • In-room Broadband
    • Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas
    • Business Centre
    • Private dining services
    • Bar
    • [Channels] News
    • [Channels] Sky Sports
    • [Channels] Movies (Pay Per View)
    • [Channels] Foreign (European)
    • [Channels] Foreign (Other)
    • [Channels] Music
    • [Channels] Childrens

  • Travel Directions »

    The Balmoral is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, and is well serviced by all means of transport. Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles west from The Balmoral and will take approximately 30 minutes by car. When departing the airport follow signs for the A8, Edinburgh city centre. This will take you through the suburb of Corstorphine, passing Edinburgh Zoo on your left hand side and Murrayfield stadium on your right. You will then be approaching the Haymarket district of the city. Keep following city centre signs into the West End junction of Princes Street. You will then come into a one way system that takes you through Charlotte Square and onto Queen Street - follow Queen Street to its full length. This leads into York Place, passing the National Portrait gallery on your right and eventually coming to a roundabout. Take your second exit and keep in your right hand lane. This is Leith Street. At the end of Leith Street you will come to a set of major traffic lights - at this point you will see The Balmoral on your right. At this set of traffic lights take a right hand turn onto Princes Street. You will now be at The Balmoral were our Doorman will welcome you and look after your vehicle. The hotel is situated next to the Waverley Train Station, where we will meet you from your train, taking you to the hotel by taxi.

    For those of you using satellite navigation systems, our full address is;

    The Balmoral A Rocco Forte Hotel
    1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ