Rocco Forte Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh. Discount Edinburgh Hotels

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Hotel Description

The Balmoral 1 Princes Street In A Magnificent Edwardian Structure On The Citys Main Thoroughfare Near The National Gallerey The Royal Scottish Academey And Waverley Rail Station 30 Minutes From The Airport Is One Of The Few Grand Railway Hotels Still Going Strong Thanks To A Central Location And Constant Investment Its Landmark Clock Is Still Set 2 Minutes Fast So That Rail Travellers Do Not Miss Their Trains But Most Guests These Days Arrive By Car. This Flagship Of Sir Rocco Fortes Growing Collection Of Luxury Hotels Retains It Pinnacle Position By Meticulous Attention To Detail. Kilted Doormen Point The Way To The Re-Designed Foyer Where Tall Fluted Pilasters And Coloums Support A Balustraded Mezzanine Beyond The Beautiful Palm Court Lounge Under A Murano Chandelier And Glass Dome Welcomes Guests For Coffee/tea And Snacks. Number One Is An Elegant Den Of Haute Cuisine With Art Deco Lighting Mackintosh Seating A Lacquered Walls. The Locally Popular Hadrians Brasserie Facing The Street Is Similarly Styled With Bare Wood Floors And Soft Avocado Colours. The Contemporary Menu Here Features Scottish And Italian Specialities The Bar At Palm Court Is The Site Of Morning Coffee/afternoon Tea And Evening Wiskey. At Night The Resident Pianist Plays Jazz Amid The Sultry 1930s Decor Here While The Liveleir Nbs Bar Has Live Music On Occasion. Free To Guests Is The Roman Styled Health Club With Pool/ Sauna/steam Room And A Wide Range Of Beauty Treatments. The Banqueting Suites Seat Between 4 And 400 People All Having Natural Daylight And Interconnecting To At Least One Other Room. The Traditional Guest Rooms Combine Deep Comfort With Modest Styling. All Are Air-Conditioned And Individually Decorated With Voicemail/pay Tv/minibars/bedside Controls And Italian Marble Bathrooms With Large Mirrors. The Viewless Interior Rooms Are Perfectly Quiet But The 31 Units With Vistas If The Castle Are The Most Popular. The Balmoral Gets A Re-Design The Balmoral Edinburgh This Year Sees The Start Of A Major Re-Design. Olga Polizzi Director For All Seven Hotels In The Rocco Forte Collection Will Oversee What Could Be Some Dramatic Changes To The Well-Situated Five Star Hotel In The Capital. However The Hotel Will Still Retain Its Strong Characteristics As Luxury Hotel Product. The Hotel Will Start A 60 Bedroom At A Time Re-Design Over A 3 Year Winter Period. Each Room Will Cost Between 20000 Gbp And 25000 Gbp A Cost That Will Eventually Add Up To Well Over 3 Million Evidence Of The Re-Design Can Already Be Seen In The Main Lobby Of The Hotel Which Sports Some Contemporary Art From Scottish Artist

Surrounding Area

Location Description: Within Walking Distance Of All City Major Attractions,
Such As The Castle, The Royal Mile, And Princes
Street Shopping.

-From Edinburgh Airport Limo Is At 35.00 Gbp And
Taxi At 12.00 Gbp.

-From Glasgow Airport Limo Is At 70.00 Gbp And
Taxi Is At 83.00 Gbp

-From Waverley Rail Station Taxi Is At 3.00
Gbp And From Haymarket Rail Station Taxi
Is At 5.00 Gbp

-From St Andrews Square Bus Station Taxi Is
At 4.00 Gbp

Please Note Rates For Transfers Are Subject
To Change. Transfers Must Be Requested In The
/si-Field With Arrival Or Departure Details.

Once In Edinburgh Head Towards The City Centre And
The Hotel Is On 1 Princes Street At The Junction
With North Bridge At The East End Of Princes Street.

Areas served are Edinburgh
Airports: Edinburgh Airport is six kilometers away

Room Types

The Balmoral Hotel Has 165-Rooms And
21-Suites All In One Building. All Rooms And Suites
Feature Air-Conditioning And Are Sound-Proofed. Some
Suites Feature Fireplace And Some Rooms/suites Also
Feature Non-Smoking Floor.

Room Amenities Featuring-
Alarm Clock-Via Reception Radio-Via Television
Color Television Vcr-By Prior Arrangement
Mini-Bar Double Lock Doors
Security Viewer Door Safety Dpst Box

Packages/promotional Offers-
Hotel May Offer Special Packages Or Promotions. Please
Add The /rc-All Qualifier With The Availability Request
To Display All The Rate Codes Offered By The Hotel. The
Rate Code Descriptions Must Be Displayed Individually
To View The Package Or Promotional Details.

Please Note No More Than One Bedroom Should Be Made
Per Reservation.

A1k - Deluxe Room With 1 King Bed
Very Spacious Warmly Decorated Rooms Have Defined Seating
Area

A2t - Deluxe Room With 2 Twin Beds
Spacious Rooms Have A Defined Seating Area
Which Adds Relaxing And Comfortable Ambience

B1q - Superior Room With 1 Queen Bed
Spacious Rooms Offer Delicate Balance Of Comfort And
Elegance. Inner Courtyard Views

C2t - Standard Room With 2 Twin Beds
Warm Decor Make These Quiet Rooms Relaxing
And Intimate With Views Over The Inner Courtyard

Cs1 - Superior 1 Bedroom Suite
Ornate King Bedded Suite With Separate Sitting Room
Large Picturesque Windows Offer Cityviews

Bs1 - Deluxe 1 Bedroom Suite
Rich Decor Queen Bedded Suite With Spacious Yet
Eloquent Lounge. Dinning Area. City Or Castleview

As1 - Royal 1 Bedroom Suite
Luxurious Suite With Traditional Decor And A Large
Comfortable Lounge. Views Over The City

As2 - Royal 2 Bedroom Suite
Grandest Suite In House Are Ultimate In Luxury And
Offer Sitting And Dinning Rooms

Property Information

Barber Shop Beauty Shop Boutiques
Gift Shop Sundry Shop

Handicapped Facilities Featuring -
Level Entrance
Ramp Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible
Grab Bar In Bathroom
Lighted Fire Alarm
Emergency Cord In 4-Rooms And Public Areas

Sports/recreational Facilities Featuring -
Health Club Beauty Spa Aerobics
Sauna Steam Room
Services -
Butler/maid Car Rental Child Care
Concierge Dry Cleaning Currency Exchange
Laundry Masseuse Room Service
Theatre Desk Tour Desk Secretarial Service
Valet Parking

GBP is the native currency.
The following credit cards are accepted: CA,AX,DC,IK,MC,EC,VI,JB.
5 Star Rating
Opened in 1902 and renovated 1991.
Time zone GMT +1. Check in time is 2:00PM. Check out time is 12:00PM.

Area Activities

Area Attractions:
Edinburgh Castle 1 Mile
Holyrood Palace 1 Mile
Sir Waiter Scott Monument 1/2 Mile
Royal Botanic Gardens 1 1/2 Mile
Edinburgh Crystal 7 Miles
Royal Museum Of Scotland 1/2 Mile
Peoples Story - Museum 1/2 Mile
Museum Of Childhood 1/2 Mile
Writer*S Museum 1 Mile
National Callery Of Scotland 1/2 Mile
Royal Scottish Academy 1/2 Mile
Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 1/2 Mile
Arthur*S Seat - Sight Seeing 1 Mile

Bank Of Scotland 1 Mile

Policies & Disclaimers

Meal Plan- Continental Breakfast Is Available At Gbp 12.75 Rate Subject To Change Pets- Small Dogs Are Accepted By Prior Arrangement Commission- Travel Agency Commission Is Payable At 8-Percent On Room Rate Only Excluding Pre-Established Non Commissionable Rates Occupancy- Maximum 3-Persons Per Room With An Extra Charge For Third Person Children 13-Years And Older Pay Adult Rate Groups- For Maximum Number Of Rooms Allowed On Freesale Please Enter Y/hhl/qlw/p12 Final Payment- Credit Cards- Final Payment- Ax -Dc -Ec -Jc -Mc -Vi

Rate disclaimer: All rates are based upon availability and may change without notice.
Guarantee Policy: All Arrivals Within 14-Days Of Booking Require A Guarantee A. Major Credit Card With A Valid Expiration Date B. Travel Agency With Signed Contract Agreement Please Enter Hod*G For A List Of Acceptable Credit Cards 01-31 Aug02 Credit Card-Charged At Time
Cancellation Policy: Guests Must Cancel 24 Hours Prior To Arrival To Avoid Being Charged For 1 Night. 01aug02-31aug02/ 01aug03-31aug03/ 01aug04-31aug04 Guests Must Cancel 48 Hours Prior To Arrival To Avoid Being Charged For 1 Night.