Luxury Scottish Hotel : Princes St, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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The Balmoral is one of Edinburgh's two Victorian railway hotels
Date built: 1895-1902
Architect: Beattie
Location: North Bridge/Princes St, New Town, Edinburgh
building image © Adrian Welch
The Balmoral Hotel is one of Edinburgh's few 5-star Hotels and one of the most famous Scottish Hotels.
Balmoral from south - image from Leonardo
History
One of Edinburgh's two turn-of-the-century Railway Hotels - the other being the Caledonian Hotel at the opposite end of Princes Street Gardens - forming massive bookends to Edinburgh's central green space.
corner to Princes Street © Adrian Welch
Formerly named the North British Hotel before the term fell out of favour (Scottish replaced North British).
image © Adrian Welch
Hadrian's Brasserie has its entrance just round the corner onto North Bridge, or try the Balmoral Hotel's No.1 Restaurant for a luxury dining experience.
View on a misty day © Adrian Welch
Make a room / table reservation:
Address: The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Telephone: +44 (0)131 556 2414 fax +44 (0)131 557 3747
E-mail: thebalmoralhotel@rfhotels.com
west facade © Adrian Welch
Balmoral Hotel Restaurant : No.1
Balmoral Hotel Cafe: Hadrian's Brasserie
Photo provided from RIAS 151007
Balmoral Hotel - Accommodation:
The Balmoral has luxury suites with great views towards Edinburgh Castle, the Old Town or the internal courtyard of the hotel.
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: west facade © Adrian Welch
The Balmoral Hotel's recent £7m refurbishment programme included all 188 bedrooms, The Sir Walter Scott Suite, seven conference and banqueting suites, Hadrian's Brasserie, number one restaurant and The Lobby.
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: view from south © Adrian Welch
number one restaurant, The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street
Number one is a Michelin Star restaurant. The Chef is Jeff Bland. Number one is located just to one side of the Balmoral Hotel's main entrance onto Prince Street. Jeff Bland and the number one team retained their Michelin Star in Jan 2004. Alternatively options include Hadrian's Brasserie, Palm Court, NB's Bar and The Balmoral Spa.
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: tower image © Adrian Welch
"Scottish Hotel Restaurant of the Year" awarded 2004 by
Hotel Review Scotland
photo © adrian welch
Contact the Number One Restaurant: +44 (0) 131 557 6727
numberone@thebalmoralhotel.com
Please mention this Balmoral Hotel page when booking a table
Room at the Balmoral Hotel:
bedroom image from Leonardo
Architect William Hamilton Beattie also designed Jenners
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Balmoral Hotel interior image from Leonardo
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view to Edinburgh Castle; view west along Princes St - both © Adrian Welch
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Balmoral Hotel photo © Adrian Welch
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Contact Balmoral Hotel +44 (0)131 556 2414
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