The Balmoral

Hotel · Greenside

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"Thanks to its imposing 190-foot clock tower, Edinburgh’s original grand dame The Balmoral is a local landmark and an unmistakable part of the Scottish capital’s skyline. The neo-Renaissance building sitting on Princes Street opened in 1902 as the North British Railway Hotel. A few years ago, the Rocco Forte group gave the place a makeover—all fern greens and heather purples. Most of the rooms have soaring ceilings and gentle nods to Scottish heritage without relying too heavily on tartans and biscuit tin clichés. There’s a Michelin-starred restaurant, Number One; an elegant Palm Court for afternoon tea; and the Brasserie Prince, a more relaxed spot for supper; as well as two bars, private dining rooms, and a spa. Edinburgh’s first stately hotel is still its finest." - Steve King

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Courtesy The Balmoral, A Rocco Forte Hotel

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