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The Balmoral Edinburgh

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The Balmoral Hotel is a luxury 5 star hotel and landmark located in the heart of the City of Edinburgh, Scotland.

This legendary hotel has a selection of suites, family rooms and forte suits to choose from. You’ll have an unforgettable stay in Edinburgh.

A welcome in bespoke Balmoral tartan; Hebridean blues, heather hues and classic Scottish art; whisky ambassadors with 500 malts – The Balmoral is a love letter to Scotland.

Looking up to Edinburgh Castle, savour 4 AA Rosette dining, French-Scottish bistro fare, award-winning afternoon tea and a serene urban spa at the city’s most majestic spot.

Our luxury Classic Rooms offer elegant Scottish charm and contemporary comfort in abundance. The sumptuous queen sized beds promise restful sleep, while the curated collection of pieces in the combined bedroom and living space, including a desk and stylish armchairs, are ideal for business and leisure travellers alike. The beautiful Italian marble bathrooms feature our pampering skincare products by Irene Forte.

Welcome to Number One, a 4 AA Rosette Restaurant where modern Scottish cuisine meets world-class service.

Our dishes are fashioned using seasonal ingredients carefully sourced from an exceptional list of trusted suppliers, fusing Scottish cuisine with modern flair.

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The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel

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Sanjay Gupta

a week ago

Standing at the East End of Princes Street is the imposing building known today as The Balmoral Hotel. Owned by Sir Rocco Forte since 1997, the building has been completely refurbished and now enjoys a worldwide reputation as a luxury hotel. The hotel is a well-loved landmark which has graced Edinburgh’s skyline since 1902 when it began its life as a grand railway hotel. Of course the building has undergone many changes since then but even to this day it still holds a certain magic that has luckily been harnessed and maintained. The famous Balmoral hotel is an iconic feature in the Edinburgh city skyline. With its impressive architecture, famous clocktower, and Scottish flag flying patriotically – it’s like a siren that makes you want to see what’s inside its walls.

Matt Teague

2 months ago

We had an amazing stay here for my partner's 30th birthday. The staff were incredible throughout the whole stay, always helpful and friendly. They arranged some additional amenities at the last minute (which was my own fault!). The food on offer was excellent, rooms tidy and the room preparation throughout the day made it even more special. A perfect location for a special occasion. Thank you to all of the staff at The Balmoral for making my partner's 30th so amazing.

Teresa

2 months ago

This hotel was fantastic from the moment I stepped out the car there was a loverly doorman in his kilt who greeted us to help with our luggage we then had s very pleasant greeting by Jack who checked us in and armed us with all the knowledge that we needed to know about the hotel he also took us to our room he was very professional polite friendly and made a very good impression. Our room was spotless with complimentary water and Tea and coffee facilities. The bed was comfortable and there were plug sockets next to the bed hooray! The marble bathroom was just as nice. We ordered some room service again the food was brilliant and the service and staff were 10/10. Theres a fire in reception which added that coziness to the cold outside. Breakfast was absolutely superb and so inviting again the service was outstanding. I loved the little jams on the table. There is also a beautiful afternoon tea room which was so delightful and pretty. We were always asked after we ate at breakfast if we would like new cutlery which was a nice touch. Checking out was easy I can’t recommend this hotel and its wonderful staff enough.

JJ J

a month ago

Had the best stay here. Beautiful building. The concierge team, especially Jose, truly looked out for me— even helping me with my bags to the train! The front desk and restaurant staff, like Kasia, went out of their way to make me feel welcome and remembered my breakfast orders. This is truly a 5-star experience— book now!

Eric Maddison

a week ago

My friend & I on the recommendation of a former guest at the hotel called in for coffee on the 15/02/26. We were directed to the bar. The maitre de we met obviously was not impressed when we asked for a table for 2 for coffee. He directed us to a table beside the door which was neither in the bar or restaurant & under the air conditioning unit we were cold & wet as it was a typical rainy february day. There were tables available in the bar & restaurant but we felt he had made a judgement that this was the best place to seat us. We were not impressed. We waited at least 20mins to be served. However our waitress was very attentive at service. Our lattes were extremely small considering the cost & where we were seated. Needless to say this will not be one of our recommendations.