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The Balmoral stands as Edinburgh's most prestigious hotel, perfectly positioned at the foot of Princes Street with commanding views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. This Rocco Forte Hotels property offers a collection of sophisticated event spaces including the grand Balmoral Suite, intimate boardrooms, and traditional Scottish meeting rooms. With capacity for up to 500 guests across multiple configurations, the hotel combines Victorian grandeur with modern amenities including state-of-the-art AV equipment, dedicated event coordination, and world-class catering. The venue's central location provides unparalleled access to Edinburgh's business district, historic attractions, and transport links, making it the preferred choice for high-profile conferences, corporate events, and luxury celebrations.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balmoral Suite | 350 | — | 50 | 200 | 80 | — | — |
| Glamis Room | 80 | — | 30 | 45 | 35 | — | — |
| Forth Room | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 20 | — | — |
| Tay Room | 30 | — | 12 | 18 | 15 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Day delegate rates from £95 per person. Room hire varies by space and season. Bespoke packages available for multi-day events.
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
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The Balmoral is a verified hotel in Edinburgh, hosting up to 500 guests, with day delegate rates from £270. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 500 guests for theatre style, 300 for banqueting, 150 for boardroom meetings across multiple function rooms
Professional AV equipment including projectors, sound systems, microphones, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Technical support available
Full in-house catering services from Michelin-starred chefs, ranging from coffee breaks to formal dining experiences
Valet parking service available, limited on-site spaces, nearby public parking options on Princes Street
The Balmoral stands as Edinburgh's most prestigious hotel, perfectly positioned at the foot of Princes Street with commanding views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town. This Rocco Forte Hotels property offers a collection of sophisticated event spaces including the grand Balmoral Suite, intimate boardrooms, and traditional Scottish meeting rooms. With capacity for up to 500 guests across multiple configurations, the hotel combines Victorian grandeur with modern amenities including state-of-the-art AV equipment, dedicated event coordination, and world-class catering. The venue's central location provides unparalleled access to Edinburgh's business district, historic attractions, and transport links, making it the preferred choice for high-profile conferences, corporate events, and luxury celebrations.
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