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.

The Balmoral Hotel, one of the most luxurious hotels in Scotland, is in the heart of Edinburgh, close to the shops, conveniently located next to Edinburgh central railway station and 20 minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport.

The Balmoral Hotel provides the ideal accommodation from which to enjoy the many events held in Edinburgh, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, or simply to relax and unwind.

All Rocco Forte Hotels share certain characteristics which are the hallmarks of the new Rocco Forte Hotels brand - quality accommodation, fine food, excellent facilities and, above all, dedication to the highest levels of service.

The Balmoral Hotel offers a host of facilities and services designed to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

On arrival, if travelling by car the hotel will park this for you and return it whenever you may need it. If you are arriving by train or air, the hotel will be happy to meet you.

There is a nominal charge for overnight parking and for meeting guests arriving by air and by train, providing prior arrangements are made.

You will be shown to your room and luggage will be brought up from reception. If you would like your belongings to be unpacked or your clothes pressed while you are out of the hotel, we would be happy to help you with this as well.

Among the general facilities on offer at the hotel are:-
Message delivered instantly
Turn-down service of your room in the evening
Fast check-in and check-out
24 hour secure parking
Check-in time 14.00hrs
All major credit cards accepted
Taxi service and transfers if required
Same day valet and dry cleaning service
Concierge
Wake-up service
24 hr room service
The Balmoral Health Club

The Balmoral boasts the largest city centre hotel swimming pool in Edinburgh, a fully-equipped gym for both aerobic exercise and weight training, a steam room and sauna (complete with colour television), as well as a wide array of beauty therapy treatments. A perfect place to retreat from the rigours of everyday life.

Concierge Services

The concierge services will help you with information about the city and any enquiries you may have concerning travel and excursion plans.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

The city provides a perennial destination for both business and leisure visitors alike. The Edinburgh International Conference Centre is located in the centre of the city, and the city is host to many International Festivals including the Edinburgh International Festival. Edinburgh is also the chosen location for the new Scottish Parliament. The city has many theatres hosting the latest West End shows and ballets. Princes street is the main shopping area and there are 22 golf courses and 2 trout streams on the perimeter of the city.