Rocco Forte Balmoralhotel
1 Princes Street
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HOTEL DESCRIPTION
A Rocco Forte Hotel-
A Member Of The Leading Hotels Of The World
Historic And Charming, Chic And Comfortable, Welcoming
Service With Attention To Detail, Modern Technology And
Fine Cuisine Await You At Rocco Fortes Balmoral Hotel.
Built In 1902 The Hotel Offers A Unique Blend Of
Cosmopolitan And Traditional Scottish Hospitality. All
Rooms Feature A Stunning Marble Bathroom, Air Conditioning,
Two Line Telephone With Voice Messaging, Computer Link
And Fax Modem, Interactive Satelitte Television, Mini Bar
And Safe. Centrally Located In The Heart Of Scotlands
Capital City, Many Rooms Offer Spectacular Views Of
Edinburgh Castle And The Surrounding Hills, Adjacent To
Rail Station.
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
Air-conditioning Exercise Facilities
Fire Alarms Heating In Room
Hotel Safe Banquet Seats 325
A Room With Magnificent Views Over The City And Towards
Edinburgh Castle And Features 15 Chandiliers From The
The Hotels Opening 1902
Princes Suites - Theatre Style Seats 60
Banquet Seats 70
Facing Directly Onto One Of Europes Most Famous
Throughfares/Princes Street And Features A Magnificent
Fireplace And Beautiful Cornicing
Waverley Suite - Theatre Style Seats 70
Banquet Seats 50
Featuring Large Windows Along One Wall. Banquet Seats 130
In The Enviable Position Of Having Spectacular Views
Over The 14th Century Edinburgh Castle And City.
Natural Daylight Floods The Rooms From The Large
Rectangular Windows
Annan And Forth - Theatre Style Seats 50
Banquet Seats 40
Situated On The Second Floor With Castle Views The
Large Windows Provide Natural Daylight Providing An
Embience Of Sheer Indulgence Situated On The Corners
Of The Building.
Beauly And Esk - Theatre Style Seats 70
Banquet Seats 60
Two Grand Fireplaces Head And Foot Each Room Creating
A Warm Enchanting Atmosphere With The Picturesque
Backdrop Of Edinburgh Castle And City
Carron And Don - Theatre Style Seats 40
-On/Off-site Dist-miles/Km- Incl.-Yes/No-
Aerobic Classes..- On Doorman-traditionally Kilted
Hotel Safe Luggage Storage
Maid Ser
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SURROUNDING AREA
Edi - Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - 15m/23km - W
Gla - Glasgow Airport - 46m/68km - W
Pre - Prestwick Airport - 100m/140km - W
Located In The Heart Of The City Centre, The Edwardian
Structure Of The Balmoral Is Surrounded By Princes Street
Shopping. Within Walking Distance Of Waverley Train Station
And Close To The Business District In Edinburgh. Art
Galleries, Museums And All Other Visitor Attractions Are
Within Easy Walking Distance.
Taxis Available From Edinburgh Airport Approximate Cost
Gbp15.00, 15 Miles/23km.
An Express Bus Service From Edinburgh Airport Runs Every
Half Hour Approximate Cost Gbp3.00, 15 Miles/23km
Car Rental Available - Arrange Through Concierge
Limousine Transfer Available - Arrange Through Concierge
Parking Information-
Valet Parking Gbp15.00 Per Day -Subject To Change-
Self Parking Approx. Gbp25.00 Per Day -Subject To Change-
From Edinburgh Take A8000 Heading East To City Centre,
Hotel Is Located At The East End Of Princes Street.
Approx. 15 Miles/23km
From Glasgow Airport Follow Signs To M8 -East- Follow M8
To Edinburgh And Head For City Centre, Hotel Is Located At
The East End Of Princes Street.
Approx 46miles/68km
For More Detailed Driving Instructions Please Contact Hotel
Concierge- 0131 622 8827
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AREA ACTIVITIES
Area Attractions:
Name Direction Distance Transportation
Edinburgh Castle............Nw....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Bus/Walking
Holyrood Palace.............Se....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Bus/Walking
Sir Walter Scott Monument....W....1m/ 1.5k..Walking
Royal Botanic Gardens........N....2m/ 3.0k..Taxi/Bus/Walking
Royal Museum Of Scotland.....W....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Bus/Walking
National Gallery Of Scotland.w....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Bus/Walking
Royal Scottish Academy.......W....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Bus/Walking
Edinburgh Playhouse Thetare.se....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Bus/Walking
Arthurs Seat-sightseeing.....E....1m/ 1.5k..Walking
Royal Yacht Britannia........S....3m/ 4.5k..Taxi/Bus
Edinburgh Airport............N...15m/24.0k..Taxi/Bus/Limo
Waverley Train Station.......S....0m/ 0.0k..Next Door
Ibm..........................N....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Walking
Standard Life Insurance......W....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Walking
Royal Bank Of Scotland.......N....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Walking
Bank Of New York.............N....2m/ 3.0k..Taxi/Walking
First State Investment.......N....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Walking
Harvey Nichols...............N....1m/ 1.5k..Taxi/Walking
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ROOM TYPES
The Hotel Also Offers Specialty Suites Available On Request
Basis Only Through Your Nearest Reservations Office
A1k - Deluxe King Room
King Bed And A Well Defined Seating Area. Many Feature
City Or Castle View
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C1s - Superior King Suite
Featuring A Separate Lounge From The Bedroom. City Views
From Large Picturesque Windows.
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B1s - Deluxe Queen Suite
A Spacious Yet Eloquent Lounge With Queen Bed, Rich Warm
Colours With City Or Castle Views.
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C1q - Standard Queen Room
With Views Over The Inner Courtyard. Make-up Mirrors
Radios Bathrobes
Toiletries Television
Electrical Adaptors Fingernail File
Hair Conditioner Heating In Room
Heated Towel Rack Fax In Room-innfax Facility
Movies In Room Phones/Local Call Charge
Wet Bar
Castle Views Can Only Be Requested If A Supplement
Of Gbp 50 Per Room Per Night Is Paid And Will Not Be
Guaranteed Unless This Charge Is Accepted.
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HOTEL POLICIES
Hotel Requires A Credit Card Guarantee
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