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.
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.
Concierge:
A warm welcome to The Balmoral, in the heart of
Edinburgh from myself, Kendal Matthews - Head Concierge at the Hotel and my
team.
Number One:
In keeping with our objectives to pick only the best chefs to
work for us, we appointed Michelin star chef Jeff Bland to preside over "Number
One" restaurant. Number One is one of Scotland's most highly
acclaimed restaurants and is famous for the award-wining cuisine and elegant
setting. He places emphasis on using local produce and the best of British
ingredients to produce highly creative Scottish dishes.
Hadrian's:
Hadrian's is an alternative to Number One, a
restaurant for chic, cosmopolitan dining at reasonable prices. In many ways, Hadrian's
emulates the fashionable restaurant culture currently being enjoyed in London's
Mezzo, The Criterion, L'Odeon, Quaglinos and The Canteen. It is the first
restaurant in Edinburgh to be truly influenced by the London scene in terms of
image, atmosphere and cuisine. The interior has a distinct 1930s art deco
influence, decorated with a palate of lime and walnut, with a splash of African
violet. The combination of colours was inspired by the natural landscapes of
Edinburgh, taking the Salisbury Crags, sea and sky as influences. Leading London
designer, David Collins, worked on the design with Olga Polizzi, sister of Sir
Rocco Forte.
The Bar At Palm Court:
For all day dining and afternoon tea in luxurious
refinement you can choose The Bar at Palm Court, the Hotel's principal
lounge. Here you can enjoy morning coffee, traditional afternoon tea, light
snacks and refreshments. A harpist plays during afternoon tea and a jazz pianist
plays in the evening on selected dates.
NB' S Bar:
For a pint of ale, hearty local fayre and live music with
Scotland's top performers. N.B.'s Bar, named to maintain a historical
connection with the North British, is a lively place to meet friends for lunch
and in the evening. Designed as the hall of fame for Scottish sportsmen and
women, the bar is decorated with interesting memorabilia from Scottish sporting
events. Delicious, good value bar meals are on offer throughout the day with
live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
