The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel
Hotel · Greenside ·
Iconic Edinburgh landmark with luxury service, fine dining, and history
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Iconic Edinburgh landmark with luxury service, fine dining, and history
"As a historic stay in Edinburgh for the Six Nations, this grand hotel is recommended to fans who want a sense of place and tradition, with its landmark presence complementing the city’s deep rugby culture and pub life." - Jessica Chapel
"Perched beneath its imposing 190-foot clock tower, I experienced a neo‑Renaissance landmark that has been central to Edinburgh since opening as the North British Railway Hotel in 1902; a recent multi‑million‑dollar makeover by Olga Polizzi and a spruce-up of interiors by Martin Brudnidzki bring layered, country‑inspired palettes and refreshed public rooms. Dining at Brasserie Prince uses French techniques to showcase Scottish ingredients (think Normandy onion soup and steak tartare), and as locals will tell you, the great clock famously runs three minutes fast to help people catch their trains—except on Hogmanay." - Rosie Conroy
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"As poet-in-residence at the Balmoral, A Rocco Forte Hotel (voted one of the best hotels in the United Kingdom in our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards), I craft bespoke poems for guests and often find a creative home within its rooms." - Charlie Hobbs
"The only hotel in Edinburgh to gain a Two-Key distinction from our Inspectors, this beloved icon pairs a timeless style with an opulent atmosphere. The 187-room hotel boasts scenic views across the city from what feels like a Gothic castle, though it’s more technically in the Scottish Baronial style; carvings, turrets and ornate columns lend it a sense of timeless grandeur, while multiple restaurants and bars make it a modern culinary hub for guests and locals alike. Special treats include The Whisky Experience at the SCOTCH bar, with tweed armchairs and kilted connoisseurs—altogether, a setting that’s great for losing yourself completely." - Yolanda Evans
"Refreshed and classic, The Balmoral is presented as one of Edinburgh's greatest hits for memorable places to stay—a polished, traditional hotel that feels like part of the city's elegant offering." - Mike MacEacheran
