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Overview
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.
The Balmoral offers 188 opulent suites and stylish rooms with views towards Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town, or the hotel's internal courtyard. All the bedrooms were fully refurbished in the hotel's recent £7 million refurbishment programme. The refurbishment also included The Balmoral's signature conference and banqueting suite, the Sir Walter Scott Suite, as well as seven further conference and banqueting suites, Hadrian's Brasserie, number one restaurant and the hotel lobby.
When it comes to fine-dining, the choice of restaurants at The Balmoral matches the mood of the moment. With attentive but non-intrusive service, guests can choose from the hotel's Michelin-starred number one restaurant with outstanding cuisine provided by Chef Jeff Bland; Hadrian's for chic and informal dining; Palm Court for cocktails or traditional afternoon tea and NB's Bar for a relaxing drink with live entertainment.
For the ultimate in relaxation, the Balmoral Spa is an exclusive retreat in the heart of the city. Voted the 'Best UK Urban Day Spa' in Condé Nast Traveller's 2005 Readers' Spa Awards, it offers five treatment rooms, a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and exercise studio.
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The Balmoral is absolutely wonderful! The location is perfect - great access to shopping and historic sites. The hotel service is outstanding...the room was beautiful. Altogether perfect! -Tanya Villarreal , from ARLINGTON, United States - 3/24/2008
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1 Princes Street Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 2EQ
Directions:
From the East: Follow the A1 direction Edinburgh City Centre, at the end of London Road take the left hand exit off the roundabout into Leith Street and follow the road round until you arrive at the start of Prince Street. The Balmoral Hotel is on your left hand side.
From the North: From the Forth Road Bridge follow the signs for Edinburgh City Centre, this will take you along the A90 (Queensferry Road), this will take you on to Queens Street. At the roundabout at the end of Queens Street take the 2nd exit and follow Leith Street up onto Princes Street. The Balmoral Hotel is on your left hand side.
From the South: Follow the A7 and signs for Edinburgh City Centre. At the roundabout on Market Street,take the second exit and continue along Waverley Bridge. From Waverley Bridge, turn right onto Princes Street and you will see the Balmoral Hotel immediately on your left hand side From the West: Follow the signs for the A8 and Edinburgh City Centre. This will take you through the suburb of Corstorphine, passing Edinburgh Zoo on your left and Murrayfield Stadium on your right. You will soon approach the Haymarket district of Edinburgh. 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, before eventually reaching a roundabout. Take the 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 turn on to Princes Street. You will now be at The Balmoral, where our Doorman will welcome you and look after your vehicle.
Transportation:
City Center is within walkable distance from property - Transportation from Primary Airport to Property Taxi - Taxi Service to Edinburgh Airport can be arranged via the Concierge at a cost of around 20.00 GBP one way Limo - Limousine Service to Edinburgh Airport can be arranged via the Concierge at a charge of 65.00 GBP one way Rental Car All car rentals can be arranged via the Concierge Bus or Other Transportation An airport bus runs 24 hours a day between Edinburgh Airport and Waverley Railway Station at a cost of 5.00 GBP return
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Services
On-Site Services - Chargeable Services: Car Rental 100.00 GBP Laundry/Valet 15.00 GBP General Services: 24-Hour Room Service Aerobics Instructor Airport Shuttle Babysitting/Childcare Baggage Hold Banking Business Services Butler Services Concierge Currency Exchange Express Check-in Express Check-out Front Desk 24 Hrs Late Check-Out Masseuse Multilingual Staff Porter/Bellmen Safe Deposit Box Shoe Shine Theater Ticket Desk Turndown Service Wake-Up Calls
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Facilities
PROPERTY FEATURES AIRLINE DESK CHILD CARE HAIR SALON CAR RENT DESK CASINO COMPUTER BUS CONCIERGE DK CONTIN BKFST ELEVATORS GIFT SHOP GOLF HANDICAP FAC HEALTH CLUB LAUNDRY/VALET LOUNGE MEETING ROOMS MOVIE/INHOUSE MULTILINGUAL PARKING SMALL PETS PHONE SERVICE PORTERS RESTAURANT ROOM SERVICE SAFE DEPOSIT SAUNA SECRETARY SRV SPA TOUR DESK TV TV, CABLE FAX SERVICE PHOTO COPY SV ROOM FEATURES AIR CONDITION CONNECT ROOMS FIREPLACE MINI BAR NO SMOKING RM REFRIGERATOR SAFE IN ROOM SHOWER VCR WET BAR BATHTUB
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CANCELLATION IS DUE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO AVOID PENALTY OF ONE NIGHT STAY.
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(*rate found on 9/5 for a 4-night stay 11/23 to 11/27) |
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