The Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh's only landmark hotel
The Balmoral Hotel is not only Edinburgh's most famous luxury hotel but also one of the Scottish capital's most recognizable landmarks. The hotel has the most prestigious address in Edinburgh -- 1 Princes Street.
The 195 feet clock tower of the Balmoral Hotel is the most photographed clock tower in Scotland and will be even more so now. The clock tower of the Balmoral Hotel was featured in the BBC television show Shoebox Zoo as the home of the evil wizard Toledo. Architects, visitors and kids can relate to this magnificent structure that is the Balmoral Hotel at the East End of Princes Street.
Some people say you've not truly experienced Edinburgh until you've spent a night at the Balmoral Hotel. Tourists come out of Waverley Station and look up in amazement. Their reaction -- 'We have to spend a night at this hotel'.
The views from the Balmoral of the Edinburgh panorama taking in the Castle, Princes Street Gardens, Scott Monument and the Old Town are the most important reason why you should consider pampering yourself at this famous Edinburgh luxury hotel. That and the kilted footman.
There are other five-star hotels in Edinburgh but when you're staying at the Balmoral Hotel, you're not buying just the luxury and the comfort but the location and experience of spending a night in a historic monument.
When to stay at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh
- I recommend that you choose the Balmoral Hotel as your luxury accommodation in Edinburgh only if you get a room with a view of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens or the Old Town. The views at dusk and early in the morning can persuade anyone that it was well worth the money.
- Edinburgh has some key moments during the year when a stay at the Balmoral Hotel gives you an unforgettable experience. One of the best is the Fireworks Concert at the end of the Edinburgh Festival in August. You can watch from your hotel room a 30 minute fireworks display choreographed to classical music. The other key moment is the Hogmanay when you can watch the New Year Fireworks.
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