The Balmoral

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    • Service
      7
      70%
    • Rooms
      7
      70%
    • Food & Beverage
      7
      70%
    • Spa & Fitness
      4
      40%
    • Attention to Detail
      7
      70%
    • Generosity & Value
      6
      60%
    • Wow / Hip Factor
      4
      40%
    • Architecture & Design
      7
      70%
    • Location
      10
      100%
    • Fit to Promise
      7
      70%
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    66%

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    66%
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  • For People Who
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    Afternoon Tea
    Edinburgh Castle
    Tartan

  • Nightly Rates from:

    GBP 230
    (USD 359)

Overview

Step up to a window and gaze out at the sight of Edinburgh Castle, perched above this distinguished city and perfectly visible from The Balmoral.

A fantastic location a few metres away from the central train station with views of Edinburgh Castle.

The Balmoral is located in the center of the dignified Scottish city of Edinburgh. With 168 rooms and 20 suites to choose from, The Balmoral's history and charm is effortlessly translated to guests. Accommodations offer views towards Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town, or the hotel's internal courtyard.

If a representative is to pick you up from the airport or train station, be on the lookout for a Scotsman in full traditional dress ... The Balmoral is very proud of its scintillating Scottish heritage. The rooms are decorated in the earthy colors of Scotland's moors, mists, and heathers. Natural fabrics - linens, silks, wools, and leather - combine with Scottish-themed artwork to create a cozy and lushly luxurious environment. Plus, every bed sports a blanket designed by Johnston's of Elgin - to lend an authentic touch.

A couple of musts while you're here: go to the Spa and attend Afternoon Tea. Just make sure to change out of your robe for tea. This IS Edinburgh, you know.

Amenities

  • Banquet & Catering Facilities
  • Fitness Centre
  • Indoor Sauna / Spa
  • Meeting / Conference Rooms
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor
  • Internet

Interests

  • Business
  • Gastronomy
  • Romance
  • Spa

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Location

Edinburgh Airport is eight miles from The Balmoral, approximately 25 minutes by car. If you are arriving by rail or air, let the hotel know if you require assistance with your luggage or would like to be met and transported to the hotel.

The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport : 13 km / 8 miles

Weather

Weather for Spadeadam

    • Fri
    • Showers late. Afternoon clouds. Mild.
    • 18° C65° F
    • 9° C49° F
    • Sat
    • Showers early. More clouds than sun. Mild.
    • 17°63°
    • 12°54°
    • Sun
    • Showers late. Mostly cloudy. Mild.
    • 17°63°
    • 10°50°
    • Mon
    • Sprinkles early. Morning clouds. Mild.
    • 18°64°
    • 10°50°
    • Tue
    • Light rain. Decreasing cloudiness. Mild.
    • 19°65°
    • 11°51°

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  • The Balmoral
  • 1 Princes Street
  • Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
  • United Kingdom

  • Recognition & Affiliates

Recognition & Affiliates

The Balmoral is part of The Rocco Forte Collection

Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List, Best for Location - 2009

Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List, Best Hotels for Service - 2010

Travel + Leisure - 500 World's Best Hotels - 2009

Travel + Leisure - No.25,Top 50 Hotels in Europe - 2008

Condé Nast Traveler - Readers Choice Travel Awards - No.5 Best UK Business Hotel - 2008

World Travel Awards - Scotland's Leading Business Hotel & Leading Hotel - 2008

Conde Nast Traveler - Gold List, Best for Location - 2008

Forbes Traveler 400 - The World's Very Best Hotels and Resorts - 2008

Conde Nast Traveller, Reader's Travel Awards - No. 8 Best UK Leisure Hotels - 2007

Conde Nast Traveller - Best Urban Day Spas UK, No. 4 - 2007

The Best Practice Forum's Business Excellence Awards, May 2006

Btish Hotel Innovation Award 2006 - Five-Star Kids, March 2006 -

Craig Sandle and James O' Donnell awarded gold medal in the Copa Jerez Sherry Sous - Chef of The Year and Wine Waiter of the Year 2006

Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List (US edition) - The best hotels in the world for rooms, January 2006

Leading Hotel - 12th Annual World Travel Awards, November 2005

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