EMPTYJET ApprovedThe Guests' — N° 384 of 777
100 Princes Street
Edinburgh · United Kingdom
95.0EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$$from ~$3,175 / night
- City
- city breaks
- food & wine
EMPTYJET ApprovedThe Guests' — N° 653 of 777EMPTYJET rank #1122
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
9,170 guest reviews analysed
1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ
Distinctions
Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
94.0 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 9,170 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- business
About The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel, is situated in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is part of the Rocco Forte collection and holds the EMPTYJET designation.
Why it stands out
The Balmoral is listed for its position in Edinburgh and its inclusion in the Rocco Forte collection. The EMPTYJET status recognises its standing among notable hotels in the city. Its established brand affiliation and central location make it a reliable choice for travellers.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Brand
- Rocco Forte
- Type
- City
Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
55.9528, -3.1892 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed5 fields
- Official brand / collection siteBrand3 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
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