Many hotels claim to have landmarks on their doorstep, few can say their doorstep is a landmark. The Balmoral is a grand railway hotel.

The hotel’s majestic clock tower plays an important role in the city’s skyline. The clock is set precisely three minutes fast, so that you don’t miss your train. In fact, the only day the clock is set correctly is Hogmanay.

Find us at the city’s most prestigious address, where the Old Town stops and the New Town starts. No 1 Princes Street.

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A R A I L W A Y F O R T R E S S

When the hotel opened its doors in 1902, it was originally known as The North British Station Hotel (The NB).

Hotel porters in red jackets met guests off the train at Waverley, ushered them into a lift and whisked them from the station hall to the hotel reception desk.

Today, our kilted doormen will guide you into our hotel.

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Everything that’s great about Edinburgh is within reach. Located in the city’s very centre, the Old Town and New Town are neatly laid out beneath us.

Potter the Royal Mile, clamber up to the castle and scale Arthur’s Seat. Browse the hidden boutiques in the myriad of colourful lanes of the New Town.

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Y O U R E D I N B U R G H

Like any good hosts, we’re keen to show you around. We’ve been here for over a century and no one knows Edinburgh quite like we do. We can help you discover the city’s many hidden gems.

Fancy lively music and dancing at a traditional Scottish ceilidh? A trip on the Royal Yacht Britannia? Sampling a dram or two of uisge beatha on a distillery tour? Highland Games? Ghost hunting in a Scottish castle? Exploring the National Gallery round the corner?

If your heart belongs to Scotland, let our Tartan Butler track down your Scottish ancestry. We’ll then find your tartan and arrange a kilt fitting.

With so much to see and do, making the most of your time in Edinburgh means separating the ordinary from the extraordinary. That’s where we come in.

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“T H I S I S A C I T Y O F S H I F T I N G L I G H T , O F C H A N G I N G S K I E S , O F S U D D E N V I S T A S .

A C I T Y S O B E A U T I F U L I T B R E A K S T H E H E A R T A G A I N A N D A G A I N . ”

A L E X A N D E R M C C A L L S M I T H

A T A S T E – A N D A S I P – O F T H E C I T Y

A Michelin-starred dinner or a relaxed light lunch. Traditional Afternoon Tea or drinks at dusk in our signature whisky bar. For a more intimate affair, choose from our 10 private banqueting suites.

N U M B E R O N E

Number One presents a seasonal menu of Scottish flavours. Jeff Blandand Brian Grigor have created a truly outstanding culinary experience,worthy of its Michelin star for the 14th consecutive year.

H A D R I A N ’ S B R A S S E R I E

Traditional cuisine served with a Scottish twist using only the finest regional produce. Scottish shellfish bisque. Blairgowrie beef burger. Chocolate and raspberry crème brûlée.

P A L M C O U R T

Under the canopy of our exotic palm trees, we defy you to find a scone as light or a cup of tea as fragrant as ours. Sip vintage Champagne and try to spot the Calton Hill follies hidden on the wallpaper.

T H E G A L L E R Y

A space to enjoy a quiet drink, a sweet treat or a warming cup of Balmoral blended tea, surrounded by artwork curated by The Scottish Gallery.

T H E B A L M O R A L B A R

Expect a cosmopolitan bar with expertly blended cocktails shaken and stirred to perfection. Test them out with our cocktail tasting menu.

S C O T C H

One place to discover whisky. Over 500 single malts, blends and vintageswith knowledgeable Whisky Ambassadors to carefully explain each one.

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N U M B E R O N E R E S T A U R A N T , S O U R C I N G T H E F I N E S T O F I N G R E D I E N T S F R O M S C O T L A N D ’ S N A T U R A L L A R D E R .

Cooking with the freshest ingredients from a young age,

Jeff used to pick blackberries as a child to make sweet pies.

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R O O M S A N D S U I T E S

Our 168 bedrooms and 20 suites were designed by Olga Polizzi. Antiques meet modern classics. A merge of elegant tradition and contemporary styling, like the colours of a fine tartan weave.

Many of our bedrooms have Sean Connery James Bond prints. All of our suites are named after Scottish castles and rivers, with one exception – suite 552. The J.K. Rowling Suite hosts a marble bust of Hermes, signed by the author after she completed the final Harry Potter book right here in 2007.

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R O C C O F O R T E S P A S

A comprehensive range of treatments will help you unwind at our award-winning Balmoral Spa. Experience our Rocco Forte Rituals – signature treatments carried out with our very own product line, Forte Organics. Inspired by products grown at our resort in Sicily, our bio-cosmetics are rich in vitamins and backed by scientific research.

Take a dip in our 15-metre pool, or relax in our sauna and steam room. If you’re feeling more energetic, our gym is fully equipped with the latest Technogym cardiovascular machines and weights.

Enjoy Rocco Forte Nourish in our spa – healthy dishes created with world record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont, using local and seasonal produce. For guests staying with us, we also have a healthy corner on the breakfast buffet and a nourishing In Room Bar option.

At The Balmoral Spa, we want you to take home great new habits and leave us looking, feeling and being better.

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F A M I L I E S R F O R T E

We welcome children of all ages.

Our Families R Forte Programme makes sure our junior guests are just as pampered as the grown-ups. Welcome treats and a Balmoral passport upon arrival, and a Families R Forte passport upon departure. Special itineraries designed to show your family the best of Edinburgh.

And when it’s time to say goodnight, children can snuggle up with a Bonnie soft toy and tuck into homemade cookies and milk – all part of our Bonnie the Owl Turndown Service.

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Our kilted doormen will guide you

across the threshold of our hotel.

E X P E C T A N A U T H E N T I C A L L Y S C O T T I S H E X P E R I E N C E .

A C C O M M O D A T I O NA N D S E R V I C E S

A C C O M M O D A T I O N

– 168 bedrooms and 20 suites– Many rooms have views of Edinburgh Castle,

Sir Walter Scott Monument and Princes Street

– In all rooms: complimentary Wi-Fi access; interactive entertainment; In Room Bar and In Room Safe

– In our classic suites and above: in-suite check-in; bags unpacked on arrival; complimentary bar in your suite; your choice of pillows, duvets, mattresses, cottons or linens; valet service, including evening wear pressed on the night you arrive; complimentary breakfast; complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access and in-house movies; a second television in the living room and much more

– Exclusive to children: The Balmoral and Families R Forte children’s passports; Families R Forte slippers and bathrobes; bath-time accessories; children’s menus for In Room Dining and Hadrian’s Brasserie; Bonnie the Owl Turndown Service; books, games and movies; cots and children’s bed linen; nappies, nappy changing mats and bottle warmers; bespoke In Room Bar upon request and special in-room treats

P R I V A T E D I N I N G A N D M E E T I N G S

– 10 conference and banqueting suites for up to 450 guests, all with natural daylight

– Most offer views of Edinburgh Castle– Business Centre

R E S T A U R A N T S A N D B A R S

– Number One – Hadrian’s Brasserie– Palm Court– The Gallery– The Balmoral Bar– Scotch

T H E B A L M O R A L S P A

– 15-metre swimming pool– Gym– 5 treatment rooms– Sauna and steam room– Refreshment bar

G U E S T S E R V I C E S

– 24-hour In Room Dining– Airport transfers– Concierge facilities– Express check-in and check-out– Packing and unpacking of your luggage– Morning servicing of your room and Turndown Service;

additional evening service upon request– Pressing service– Same-day laundry service– Shoe shine service– Valet parking– Wi-Fi access

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R O C C O F O R T EH O T E L S

Rocco Forte Hotels is different. Our hotel in Berlin is called Hotel de Rome. Our hotel in Rome is Hotel de Russie. Each hotel is individual because each city is unique. Our hotels are landmarks right at the very heart of the city, except for our resort, which is suitably remote. They are as much a part of each location’s landscape as the Spanish Steps in Rome or St Isaac’s Cathedral in St Petersburg. They are colourful, characterful buildings with interiors that resonate with the local culture. While each of our hotels has its own personality, our exacting standards ensure a personal and attentive service that unites them all. As a family who has been in hospitality for four generations, we have a warm-hearted approach that is embraced by our hotels.

L O N D O N

BROWN’S HOTEL

E D I N B U R G H

THE BALMORAL

M U N I C H

THE CHARLES HOTEL

B E R L I N

HOTEL DE ROME

R O M A

HOTEL DE RUSSIE

B R U S S E L S

HOTEL AMIGO

F I R E N Z E

HOTEL SAVOY

F R A N K F U R T

VILLA KENNEDY

S T P E T E R S B U R G

HOTEL ASTORIA

S I C I L I A

VERDURA RESORT

ASSILA HOTELJ E D D A H

SHANGHAI,CHINA

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Y O U R H O S T S : T H E F O R T E F A M I L Y

Our style of service is about being true to our hotels, to our heritage, and to our city. We have done things this way for four generations. You might say it’s in our blood.

We are a family of individuals, and our hotels, like us, are all individual too.

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C O N T A C T

1 Princes Street Edinburgh EH2 2EQ, Scotland. Tel +44 131 556 2414GDS chain code is FC. Sabre 28262 Galileo/Apollo 85067 Amadeus EDI505 Worldspan 0505

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