balmoral hotel edinburgh

The balmoral hotel edinburgh is a 5 star hotel offering double rooms from £159 a night.

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More information on the balmoral hotel edinburgh

Frommer's guide describes this hotel as "the grandest hotel in the north of Britain". Guests at the 5 star Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh enjoy luxurious rooms with elegant and prestigious facilities (marble floors, fine artworks and crystal chandeliers) in the heart of Edinburgh.

Overlooking the castle, princes street gardens and the old town, the hotel opened in 1902 as the North British Hotel (or the 'NB'). It features a stunning 195 foot clock tower - always 2 minutes fast so you don't miss your train, except on hogmanay - and is an edinburgh landmark. It is affectionately known as 'the grand old lady'.

Historic and charming, chic and comfortable, a welcoming service with attention to detail, this hotel aims to combine the sophistication of an international hotel with the character of a Scottish baronial home. Now a Rocco Forte hotel, it offers a unique mix of modern technology, history, luxury and fine cuisine.

It is located at "the most prestigious address in Edinburgh" (No.1 Princess Street), in the heart of the city with great views of the castle. The balmoral's facilities include an excellent health club, an award winning restaurant, a brasserie restaurant, a lounge where you can enjoy a morning coffee, afternoon tea, or cocktails, and a pub style bar where you can enjoy a pint of real ale, eat local fayre and be entertained by live music.

All 188 bedrooms and 20 huge suites are of the highest standard. Rooms have a stunning marble bathroom, air conditioning, two line telephone with voice messaging and computer link, interactive satellite TV, mini bar and safe. Many rooms also have spectacular views of the castle and the surrounding hills.

The balmoral hotel edinburgh provides an luxurious base from which to explore Scotland's historic capital. It is situated in the heart of the city providing quick and easy access to the main shopping area in Princes Street, the historic Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, theatres, pubs, restaurants and many other attractions. The hotel is also only 30 minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport.

Address:
Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
1 Princes Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2EQ

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Star rating: 5

Family rooms?
Yes plus connecting rooms.

Location:
The balmoral hotel edinburgh is close to the city's main shops, bars, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. It is on princes street and close to the historic royal mile, holyrood palace and edinburgh's other attractions, the hotel is approximately 7 miles (or 30 minutes, traffic permitting) from edinburgh airport.

Facilities in the room:
En-suite, air conditioned and tastefully decorated with modern amenities including television / satellite channels, 2 telephone lines with voicemail and modem port, hairdryer, work desk with lamp, iron / ironing board, trouser press, mini bar plus complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Hotel facilities:
Two restaurants, a lounge bar, an authentic pub with cask conditioned real ales, leisure facilities, plus a business centre. The health club has Roman style, with the largest indoor swimming pool in Edinburgh's city center plus a sauna, stream room, gym and offers a wide range of beauty treatments.

Breakfast included:
Breakfast is usually included. Check package details when you book.

Earliest check in time:
15:00

Latest check out time:
12:00

Number of rooms / floors:
168 rooms and 20 suites rooms on 6 floors. Opened in 1902 next to the central railway station, the hotel underwent a £7 million renovation in 2002 and 2003.

Directions:
Follow the signs to the city centre; the Balmoral Hotel is on Princes Street, in Edinburgh's West End. Look out for the clock tower.

Edinburgh Castle: 1 mile
Edinburgh City Centre: 0.1 miles
The Royal Mile: 1 mile
Nearest Train Station: Edinburgh Waverley
Edinburgh Airport: 7 miles

Parking:
Parking available at the hotel but subject to a daily fee.