The Balmoral

Located at the most prestigious address in Edinburgh, the five-star Balmoral Hotel combines the noble character of a Scottish baronial home and the classic sophistication of an international hotel. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, close to the shops and next to the central Railway Station. The Balmoral is only 20 minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport, making it the ideal accommodation from which to enjoy the many events held in Edinburgh, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, or simply to relax and unwind.

Directions: The Balmoral is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, and is well serviced by all means of transport. Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles west from The Balmoral and will take approximately 30 minutes by car. When departing the airport follow signs for the A8, Edinburgh city centre. This will take you through the suburb of Corstorphine, passing Edinburgh Zoo on your left hand side and Murrayfield Stadium on your right. You will then be approaching the Haymarket district of the city. Keep following city centre signs into the West End junction of Princes Street. You will then come into a one-way system that takes you through Charlotte Square and onto Queen Street - follow Queen Street to its full length. This leads into York Place, passing the National Portrait Gallery on your right and eventually coming to a roundabout. Take your second exit and keep in your right hand lane. This is Leith Street. At the end of Leith Street you will come to a set of major traffic lights - at this point you will see The Balmoral on your right. At this set of traffic lights take a right hand turn onto Princes Street. You will now be at The Balmoral were our Doorman will welcome you and look after your vehicle. The Hotel is situated next to the Waverley Train Station, where we will meet you from your train, taking you to the Hotel by taxi.

Concierge:

A warm welcome to The Balmoral, in the heart of Edinburgh from myself, Kendal Matthews - Head Concierge at the Hotel and my team.

Singles & Doubles:

The Balmoral boasts 188 guest Bedrooms, including 20 of the most attractive Suites in Europe, many of which have working fireplaces. The Bedrooms have an authentic character borrowed from the original design themes of the Hotel. All Rooms are individually designed and include all the facilities that you would expect from a five-star hotel. We have also upgraded the in-room technology. All rooms now have two phone lines, a modem point and Satellite TV on which you can also check and pay your bills in the Room before departing. Many of the Bedrooms have wonderful views of the city, including Edinburgh Castle and the rolling hills close by. Standard Rooms - These bedrooms are available with twin, queen or king sized beds with the majority facing into the bright, white-tiled courtyard of the Hotel or with city views. The Rooms vary in size but are on average 28 sq metres. They are all tastefully designed with pastel colours of creams, warm greens with hints of Scotland in the way of paintings, books and furnishings. An armchair and cocktail table by the window offers guests a good reading place. The Bathrooms are all three-piece with deep baths, marble floors and sink space. The standard 5 Star amenities are also provided. Superior Rooms - Large bedrooms with twin, queen or king sized beds. The Rooms vary in size but are on average 32 sq metres. Many of these rooms have splendid views of Edinburgh Castle. They are very comfortable and elegant in design again with pastel colours of creams, warm greens, cerise pinks with hints of Scotland. Armchairs, in bold green or chocolate brown with a cocktail table, are situated by the large bedroom windows. The rooms are en-suite, with luxurious marble Bathrooms. The standard 5 Star amenities are also provided. Deluxe Rooms - Deluxe bedrooms are very spacious averaging at 36 sq metres in size with either Twin or King Size beds. They have a defined sitting area within the bedroom, which consists of a settee and two armchairs perfect for relaxing after a day viewing the beautiful sights the city has to offer. Deluxe rooms offer some of the most spectacular views across the city. These rooms are extremely comfortable and exquisitely designed again the designs are in pastel colours of creams, warm greens, cerise pinks with hints of Scotland and good-sized marbled floored and sink Bathrooms. The standard 5 Star amenities are also provided.

Suites:

The Balmoral offers guests a choice of 20 Suites, each with an average size of 225 sq metres. Divided into two rooms the suites all have king beds (4 even have 4 poster beds) with a mix of antique and modern, freestanding furniture and lighting. The rooms are mostly on the four-corners of the building with wonderful two-dimensional images of the city's many stunning views. The second room is the living area with elegant 3-piece suites and numerous pieces of antiques and ornaments, with a walk in wardrobe off this room. The Balmoral Suite also has the added facility of a Dining Room, which can cater for private dinners or meetings. Colours again are warm in colour in pastel creams and warm greens and a hint of Scotland in the way of paintings, books and furnishings. Five star amenities are standard plus the luxury of a DVD player and spacious fully marbled Bathrooms, many with cast iron baths. For something truly special, our Presidential Suite or the Scone & Crombie Suite offers guests 400 sq metres of pure luxury. Believed to be the most lavish Suite in Scotland, services are as for the above suites, but in a truly individual setting.

Number One: In keeping with our objectives to pick only the best chefs to work for us, we appointed Michelin star chef Jeff Bland to preside over "Number One" restaurant. Number One is one of Scotland's most highly acclaimed restaurants and is famous for the award-wining cuisine and elegant setting. He places emphasis on using local produce and the best of British ingredients to produce highly creative Scottish dishes.

Hadrian's: Hadrian's is an alternative to Number One, a restaurant for chic, cosmopolitan dining at reasonable prices. In many ways, Hadrian's emulates the fashionable restaurant culture currently being enjoyed in London's Mezzo, The Criterion, L'Odeon, Quaglinos and The Canteen. It is the first restaurant in Edinburgh to be truly influenced by the London scene in terms of image, atmosphere and cuisine. The interior has a distinct 1930s art deco influence, decorated with a palate of lime and walnut, with a splash of African violet. The combination of colours was inspired by the natural landscapes of Edinburgh, taking the Salisbury Crags, sea and sky as influences. Leading London designer, David Collins, worked on the design with Olga Polizzi, sister of Sir Rocco Forte.

The Bar At Palm Court:

For all day dining and afternoon tea in luxurious refinement you can choose The Bar at Palm Court, the Hotel's principal lounge. Here you can enjoy morning coffee, traditional afternoon tea, light snacks and refreshments. A harpist plays during afternoon tea and a jazz pianist plays in the evening on selected dates.

NB' S Bar:

For a pint of ale, hearty local fayre and live music with Scotland's top performers. N.B.'s Bar, named to maintain a historical connection with the North British, is a lively place to meet friends for lunch and in the evening. Designed as the hall of fame for Scottish sportsmen and women, the bar is decorated with interesting memorabilia from Scottish sporting events. Delicious, good value bar meals are on offer throughout the day with live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.