The hotel is very luxurious and in very good condition, ideal for any client. The history surrounding the building and the hotels reputation ensure that standards are kept extremely high. (KB 05/2008)
This is a traditional hotel with an outstanding blend of historic elegance. A very large building in a sandstone colour and is impressive in appearance.
The lobby is very large and luxurious with marbled floors, large white pillars, seating areas and large rugs on the floor. An Edwardian interior.
This elegant and comfortable hotel is situated in an exclusive location and offers a beautiful view over Edinburgh castle. The hotel is the beauty of the 'Sir Rocco Forte Collection' and the leading hotel of the city.
The hotel was built in 1902 and renovated in 2004. It consists of a total of 188 rooms over 6 floors, of which 20 are suites and 168 are doubles. The amenities include a bar, an air-conditioned restaurant with a non-smoking area and an Internet terminal. The hotel also offers a laundry and room service.
Check in: 14h. Check out: 12h.
A luxury hotel in the true sense of the word, Rocco Forte Hotels' Balmoral, with its majestic clock tower, is a stylish five-star property in the very heart of Edinburgh. While many Edinburgh hotels claim to have Edinburgh's landmarks on their doorstep, few can say their doorstep is a landmark. Located on Princes Street, in Edinburgh's main shopping area and next to Waverley Station, The Balmoral is close to the leading luxury department stores and within striking distance of many Edinburgh attractions.Edinburgh International Airport is just 25 minutes by car from the hotel, and its convenient location makes The Balmoral the ideal hotel accommodation in Edinburgh from which to enjoy the many events held in the city, including the Edinburgh Festival.
Rooms with trouser press, phone and voice mail, 24-hour room service, 21 suites and some with 4-poster bed. Conference room capacity: 350 persons. Business center, roman-style health club, weight room, solarium, hair and beauty salons, laundry and valet services, valet parking (charge).
Opened 1991, Renovations 1998/9