Balmoral Hotel

Location of The Balmoral Hotel

The Balmoral is located on Princes Street, the city's main shopping district and a major central road. Edinburgh Airport is around 9 miles from the Balmoral, and major significant and well-known streets like Market Street and the Royal Mile are less than 1 mile from the hotel.

What to Do Near The Balmoral

From The Balmoral, you have access to all of Edinburgh’s prime attractions and tourist spots, as well as its main shopping, dining and entertainment outlets. Explore Edinburgh Castle and learn more about the city’s rich history or hike up Arthur’s Seat and enjoy 360° views of the city. You can also stroll through the Royal Mile or Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns and marvel at the stunning medieval and Georgian architecture, or explore the small but vibrant neighbourhoods of Leith and Stockbridge– the choice is yours on how you spend your day in Edinburgh. No matter where you go you’ll be close to The Balmoral.

Facilities at The Balmoral

The Balmoral’s main facilities include a spa, pool, numerous dining outlets including fine dining and bar, fitness centre, plush and modern spacious rooms and suites and plenty of space for meetings, conferences or events, including weddings.

Nearby Restaurants

The Balmoral’s dining and drinking options include:

• Number One: a fine dining restaurant with a contemporary Scottish flare, serving dishes made with local and seasonal ingredients.
• Brasserie Prince: A French-style restaurant set in a modern and chic restaurant with a bar.
• Palm Court: Enjoy award-winning seasonal afternoon tea in this stunning restaurant/lounge.
• SCOTCH Bar: The ultimate whisky bar– it doesn’t get more Scottish than this!

For nearby restaurants, try:

• Twenty Princes Street: A modern authentic Scottish restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh’s busiest shopping street, and a stone’s throw from the hotel.
• Bar + Block Steakhouse: A premium steakhouse serving classic and speciality cuts in a rustic and contemporary-style restaurant.
• The Boozy Cow: For some of the best cocktails and burgers in the city, head to Boozy Cow.

Services at The Balmoral

The Balmoral’s main services include airport transfers, concierge and valet services, 24-hour room service, dog-friendly policies, faster check-ins/check-outs, daily housekeeping and turndowns, laundry and free, speedy Wi-Fi in all areas of the hotel.

Rooms at The Balmoral

There are around 170 rooms in The Balmoral, which feature basic essentials and more luxury amenities depending on the type of room you book. Generally, rooms feature luxurious ensuites with marble decor, spacious sleeping/living spaces with workstations, minibar and safe, flat screen TV, plush king-sized beds and gorgeous citywide views. Some rooms feature panoramic views of the castle or old town. Some suites also have separate spacious living areas and fireplaces.

What to Go to The Balmoral For

If not for the ease of access to Edinburgh’s top attractions, the beautiful decor, friendly staff, and a plethora of convenient amenities and dining options, then you’ll want to come to The Balmoral simply for a luxurious and relaxing stay.

Sustainability at The Balmoral

As part of the Rocco Forte hotel chain, The Balmoral practises sustainable and environmentally friendly policies and initiatives. That includes natural preservation, expert waste management and reduction of energy consumption and emissions. The Balmoral also supports and contributes to the local community by supporting local charities and encouraging tourism. They also work with local suppliers to ensure they remain as sustainable as possible. As for reducing its carbon footprint, the hotel implements biodegradable and reusable materials, energy-efficient water conservation, local sourcing and limited paper materials. They also implement efficient waste management and recycling systems.