The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel
Ratings
Awards
2024- For the fourth year in succession, The Balmoral has retained the prestigious 5 Forbes Stars accolade. Sept 2020 - The Balmoral named as the first hotel in Scotland to receive a Five-Star award from the world-renowned Forbes Travel Guide's 2021 Star Awards. Feb 2020 - The Balmoral awarded AA 5 Red Star Award: Inspector's Choice Feb 2020 - Number One awarded AA 4-Rosette restaurant Oct 2019- Michelin Guide 2020 - Number One awarded one Michelin star for 2020. Oct 2019- Condé Nast Traveler US 2019 Readers’ Choice Award - #1 in Top 35 Hotels in Europe/UK Dec 2019 - Icons Of Whisky - Hotel Bar of The Year 2019 - SCOTCH Highly Commended Jun 2019 - World Travel Awards - Scotland's Leading Hotel 2019 - The Balmoral Jun 2019 - World Travel Awards - Scotland's Leading Hotel Suite 2019 - Scone & Crombie Suite Mar 2019 - HIT Industry Awards - Chef at Restaurant Number One and the Executive Chef at The Balmoral Hotel - Jeff Bland wins HIT Industry Award 2019 Feb 2019 - U.S. News & World Report Awards - N.o. 1 Best Hotel in Scotland - The Balmoral Feb 2019 - U.S. News & World Report Awards - N.o. 1 Best Hotel in Edinburgh - The Balmoral Apr 2018 - Scottish Hotel Awards - The Luxury Hotel of the Year Regional Winners Apr 2018 - Scottish Hotel Awards - Chef Jeff Bland - Fellowship for Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Apr 2018 - Scottish Hotel Awards - Banqueting Team or Individual - Michael Barton - Highly Commended Apr 2018 - Food & Travel Magazine Reader Awards - City Hotel of the Year Jan 2018 - TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards - Number One - Top 10 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the UK Jun 2017 - World Travel Awards - Scotland’s Leading Hotel 2017 - The Balmoral - Winners Jun 2017 - World Travel Awards - Scotland’s Leading Suite - Scone & Crombie Suite
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
Venue accessibility
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Staging area
Distance from airport
8 mi. from venue
Parking
- Paid parking
- Valet parking£40.00 / day
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel Meeting Space
Guest Rooms
Local Attractions
Walk The Royal Mile and Grassmarket
Climb Arthur's Seat
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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. For the fourth year in succession, The Balmoral has retained the prestigious 5 Forbes Stars accolade. Standing proud since 1902, the historic building’s majestic clock tower still dominates the Edinburgh skyline. Its clock is set precisely three minutes fast, to ensure residents never miss their train. In fact, the only day the clock is set correctly is Hogmanay for the city’s New Year celebrations. The Balmoral has welcomed many incentive groups from around the world who have immersed themselves in Scottish culture and explored our beautiful country from the heart of its capital. There are many unique venues in and around the city where you can organise private dinners such as The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Castle and Mansfield Traquair. Immerse your group in Highland Games at Gosford House, Winton Castle or Hopetoun house and enjoy local season produce or even our national dish Haggis! As the Home of Golf, there are many beautiful golf courses within a short distance from the city centre and distilleries to visit to try our national drink Whisky. ROOMS & SUITES The perfect marriage of tradition and modernity, each of the 167 rooms and 20 suites has been individually designed by Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Design Olga Polizzi. Elegant and stylish with unmistakably Scottish accents, the suites at The Balmoral are generous with magnificent views.
Seasonality
Cancellation Policy
Deposits 25% on signing the contract 50% three months prior to arrival 25% 1 month prior to arrival Cancellation up to 3 months in advance - 25% 3 to 1 month in advance - 75% Less than 1 month in advance - 100%
Additional Information
MEETINGS & EVENTS If you are looking for private dining and meeting rooms with the best views in the city, The Balmoral has the answer. Excellent cuisine is guaranteed with our bespoke private dining menus. From weddings and gala balls to business meeting or private events, The Balmoral presents 10 well-equipped event spaces suitable for 15 to 450 guests. All suites are filled with natural daylight and many have views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town, offering a mesmerising backdrop for your event. The Forte family’s impeccable style of service, meanwhile, draws guests back time and time again. DINING AT THE BALMORAL Excellent cuisine is guaranteed at The Balmoral. Overseen by Executive Chef, Paul Hart, Brasserie Prince celebrates the very best of Scottish produce with classic French cooking. Serving seasonally inspired, classic bistro dishes that harmonise quintessentially French flavours with local ingredients. At Bar Prince the ambience is relaxed yet convivial. Guests can enjoy a pre-dinner aperitif, sit in the cosy library by the fire for an after dinner drink or sample cocktails at the long, marble bar counter for a fun night out. The hotel’s 4AA Rosette restaurant, Number One, offers modern Scottish dining with the finest service. Head Chef Matthew Sherry and his team have developed a menu fusing modern Scottish cuisine with international flair. Palm Court, set in the heart of the hotel, is an Edinburgh institution that’s as glittering as its glass dome and Venetian chandelier. The place to sample modern Afternoon Tea and a wide selection of loose leaf teas, coffee and pastries. 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 our kilted Whisky Ambassadors help you choose from over 500 varieties. RELAXATION AT THE BALMORAL For relaxation, The Balmoral Spa is a serene sanctuary in the heart of the city - the perfect place to escape the pace of city life. The spa boasts 5 treatment rooms, a 15m swimming pool, Finnish sauna, Turkish steam room, Spa Bar and a state-of-the-art quad layout Technogym-equipped gym. Exclusive to Rocco Forte Hotels, the newly launched Irene Forte Skincare line offers a range of treatments harnessing the power of handpicked active ingredients from Italy.