The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel

For over a century, The Balmoral has found a home at Edinburgh’s most prestigious address, No. 1 Princes Street. A landmark Rocco Forte hotel set in the heart of Scotland’s capital city, The Balmoral combines stunning views and warm hospitality with world-class facilities to create the perfect urban retreat. For the sixth year in succession, The Balmoral has retained the prestigious 5 Forbes Stars accolade. Standing proud since 1902, the historic building’s majestic clock tower still dominates the Edinburgh skyline. Its clock is set precisely three minutes fast, to ensure residents never miss their train. In fact, the only day the clock is set correctly is Hogmanay for the city’s New Year celebrations. The Balmoral has welcomed many incentive groups from around the world who have immersed themselves in Scottish culture and explored our beautiful country from the heart of its capital. There are many unique venues in and around the city where you can organise private dinners such as The Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Castle and Mansfield Traquair. Immerse your group in Highland Games at Gosford House, Winton Castle or Hopetoun house and enjoy local season produce or even our national dish Haggis! As the Home of Golf, there are many beautiful golf courses within a short distance from the city centre and distilleries to visit to try our national drink Whisky. ROOMS & SUITES The perfect marriage of tradition and modernity, each of the 151 rooms, 16 Junior Suite and 20 suites has been individually designed by Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Design Lady Olga Polizzi. Elegant and stylish with unmistakably Scottish accents, the suites at The Balmoral are generous with magnificent views.