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HOTEL INFORMATION(back to top)
Balmoral
Balmoral
1 Princes St
Edinburgh EH2 2EQ Scotland

Distance from Hotel to Edinburgh International Airport, 25 minutes by car.

A luxury hotel in the true sense of the word, the Rocco Forte Collection's Balmoral, with its majestic clock tower, is in the heart of Edinburgh. Located on Princes Street in Edinburgh's main shopping area next to Waverley Station, the Balmoral is close to the leading luxury department stores and within striking distance of many Edinburgh attractions.

When it comes to fine dining, the choice of restaurants at the Balmoral matches the mood of the moment. With attentive but non-intrusive service, guests can choose from the hotel's acclaimed restaurant with outstanding cuisine, Hadrian's for chic and informal dining, Palm Court for cocktails or traditional afternoon tea and the stylish Balmoral Bar for a relaxing drink.

For the ultimate in relaxation, the Balmoral Spa is an exclusive retreat in the heart of the city that offers five treatment rooms, a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and exercise studio.

HOTEL AMENITIES (back to top)
Physically Challenged Facilities Internet Access (high-speed) ($) Spa Services ($) Barber Shop ($) Business Center Concierge Luggage Storage Doorman/Doorwoman Parking ($) Express Check-In/Out Laundry Service ($) Pool (indoor) Sauna Bars Car Rental Desk ($) Babysitting Services ($) Conference Rooms ($) Meeting Room ($) Dry Cleaning Service ($) Physically Challenged Accommodations Fitness Center Porters Shoe Shine Service ($) Beauty Salon ($) Children's Activities Lounges Copying Services ($) Multilingual Staff Elevators Restaurants

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS(back to top)
Arrival/Departure Time: Check-in-time: 2:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.

Children Policy: Tba

Maximum Occupancy: Executive - 3 adults.

Executive Room, Twin bedded rooms will have continental twin bed configurations. These large rooms are, on average, 32 square metres and have city or internal views. Bedding: 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed or 1 king bed.

All accommodations include: mini-bar: ($), windows (open), room service (24-hour): ($), coffee/tea maker, ironing board, telephone, trouser press, air conditioning, movies (in accommodation): ($), bathtub, safe (in accommodation): ($), hairdryer, maid service, television (satellite), voicemail, alarm clock, non-smoking accommodations (available on request), climate control, smoke detector, iron, toiletries and bathrobes.

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS(back to top)
Hadrian's(*), Hadrian's is the Balmoral's chic and stylish brasserie, which serves delicious cuisine in an informal ambience. The chef has created a cosmopolitan menu offering a mix of Scottish dishes and innovative European cuisine. Its stylish interior has a distinct 1930's Art Deco influence, with walnut floors and a palette of lime plush splash of African violet. The combination of colors was inspired by the natural landscapes of Edinburgh, taking the Salsbury Crags, sea and sky as influences.

Breakfast Hours: 7am-10:30am-Monday to Friday, 11am (Saturday), 7:30am-11:30am (Sunday) Lunch Hours: 12pm-2:30pm-Monday to Friday, 12:30pm on Saturday & 1pm on Sunday Dinner Hours: 6:30pm to 10:30pm Dinner Days of Opening: Monday to Sunday

(*) Denotes reservation is required.

The Balmoral Bar, The focus of the bar menu is on the classics, with a twist - cocktails shaken and stirred to perfection, luxury and vintage champagnes and malt whiskies exclusive to The Balmoral. The menu will also feature a collection of innovative "signature" cocktails which will change regularly, using fresh and seasonal ingredients such as the Citrus Cosmopolitan with Blueberry Juice and the Apple and Pear Mojito. The Balmoral seats 70 and is open for hotel guests and non-residents. To book a table call ahead.

General Opening Hours: 12:00pm to 12 midnight General Opening Days: Daily

The Bollinger Bar, The Bollinger Bar at the Palm Court--Scotland's only Bollinger Bar - is the ultimate Champagne Bar and a hot-spot for guests and Edinburgh locals alike. The Bollinger Bar is known for offering guests a sample of the finer things in life, from an extensive range of single malt whiskies and vintage champagne to innovative cocktails, including a range of non-alcoholic cocktails. Open 9:00am to 11:00am for tea, coffee, & pastries (alcoholic drinks service for residence only). Open 11:00am to 2:30pm for tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches & drinks. Open 2:30pm to 5:30pm for afternoon tea. Open 4:30pm to 1:00am for drinks service only (residence may order food from room service.)

General Opening Hours: 9:00am-1:00am General Opening Days: Monday to Sunday

The Drawing Room, The newly refurbished Drawing Room is an ideal spot for guests and visitors who wish to enjoy coffee over the morning paper in a chic corner of the hotel, or simply to drop off shopping bags and meet friends for a cozy chat over Afternoon Tea or a glass of Champagne. Whilst retaining The Balmoral's love for glamorous surroundings and stylish design, this room is, above all, very comfortable and relaxing with views of Edinburgh's most famous street Princes Street. Open 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for tea, coffee, & pastries (alcoholic drinks service for residence only). Open 11:00am to 2:30pm for tea, coffee, cakes, sandwiches & drinks. Open 2:30pm to 5:30pm for afternoon tea. Open 4:30pm to 1:00am for drinks service only (residence may order food from room service).

General Opening Hours: 9:00am to 1:00am General Opening Days: Monday to Sunday

MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIREMENTS(back to top)
No minimum stay information available.

Information contained within this web site is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice.