Balmoral Hotel, 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.
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: corner to Princes Street © Adrian Welch
Formerly named the North British Hotel before the term fell out of favour (Scottish replaced North British).
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: 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.
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: interior image from Leonardo
Make a room / table reservation:
The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
+44 (0)131 556 2414 fax +44 (0)131 557 3747
thebalmoralhotel@rfhotels.com
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: west facade © Adrian Welch
Balmoral Hotel Restaurant : No.1
Balmoral Hotel Cafe: Hadrian's Brasserie
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 230207 with lumix camera
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:
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: image from Leonardo
Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: view west along Princes St © Adrian Welch
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Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: view to Edinburgh Castle © Adrian Welch
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Balmoral Hotel Architect : William Hamilton Beattie