A Historic Hotel in Edinburgh, Lothian

Accommodation Description:
Located at the most prestigious address in Edinburgh, the five-star Balmoral Hotel combines the noble character of a Scottish baronial home and the classic sophistication of an international hotel.Conveniently located in the heart of the city, close to the shops and next to the central railway station, The Balmoral is only 20 minutes by car from Edinburgh Airport, making it the ideal accommodation from which to enjoy the many events held in Edinburgh, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, or simply to relax and unwind.The Balmoral boasts 188 newley refurbished guest bedrooms, including 20 of the most attractive suites in Europe, many of which have working fireplaces.

The bedrooms have an authentic character borrowed from the original design themes of the hotel.All rooms are individually designed and include all the facilities that you would expect from a five-star hotel.

We have also upgraded the in-room technology.

All rooms now have two phone lines, a modem point and satellite TV on which you can also check and pay your bills in the room before departing.Many of the bedrooms have wonderful views of the city, including Edinburgh Castle and the rolling hills close by.

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Directions
The Balmoral is situated in the heart of Edinburgh, and is well serviced by all means of transport. Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles west from The Balmoral and will take approximately 30 minutes by car. When departing the airport follow signs for the A8, Edinburgh city centre. This will take you through the suburb of Corstorphine, passing Edinburgh Zoo on your left hand side and Murrayfield stadium on your right. You will then be approaching the Haymarket district of the city. Keep following city centre signs into the West End junction of Princes Street. You will then come into a one way system that takes you through Charlotte Square and onto Queen Street - follow Queen Street to its full length. This leads into York Place, passing the National Portrait gallery on your right and eventually coming to a roundabout. Take your second exit and keep in your right hand lane. This is Leith Street. At the end of Leith Street you will come to a set of major traffic lights - at this point you will see The Balmoral on your right. At this set of traffic lights take a right hand turn onto Princes Street. You will now be at The Balmoral were our Doorman will welcome you and look after your vehicle. The hotel is situated next to the Waverley Train Station, where we will meet you from your train, taking you to the hotel by taxi.

Facilities

• Disabled Facilities
• Air conditioning in rooms
• 24 Hour Reception
• Babysitting services
• Cots available
• Wi-Fi Available
• Meeting Facilities
• Restaurant
• Gymnasium
• Indoor Pool
• Aerobics Studio
• Fitness Centre
• Sauna
• Massage
• Beauty Salon/Manicure
• TV
• Satellite TV
• Smoking allowed in bedrooms
• Hairdryer in each room
• Minibar in each room
• Telephone In Each Room
• 24 Hour Room Service
• Concierge
• Laundry/Valet Service
• Wake Up Call Available
• Currency Exchange
• Interconnecting rooms available
• Lift to all floors
• Car Parking Available Offsite
• Valet Parking
• Disabled Access Public Areas
• Disabled toilets on ground floor
• Wheelchair Access
• Wheelchair Access To Reception
• Wheelchair Access To Restaurant
• Wheelchair Access To Bar
• In-room Broadband
• Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas
• Business Centre
• Private dining services
• Bar
• [Channels] News
• [Channels] Sky Sports
• [Channels] Movies (Pay Per View)
• [Channels] Foreign (European)
• [Channels] Foreign (Other)
• [Channels] Music
• [Channels] Childrens

Cancellation Deadline
2 Days Prior to Arrival