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The Balmoral Hotel stands as Edinburgh's most prestigious address, a magnificent Victorian railway hotel overlooking Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. This luxury 5-star property offers exceptional event facilities including the grand Scott Suite with capacity for up to 500 guests, plus intimate meeting rooms and boardrooms. Located at the eastern end of Princes Street, the hotel provides easy access to Edinburgh's historic Old Town, shopping districts, and major attractions. The venue combines classic Scottish elegance with modern amenities, featuring world-class dining, spa facilities, and impeccable service standards.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Suite | 350 | — | 50 | 200 | 80 | — | — |
| Cairn Suite | 100 | — | 30 | 60 | 35 | — | — |
| Highland Room | 40 | — | 16 | 25 | 20 | — | — |
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.
Pricing available on request. Day delegate packages and room hire rates vary by season and requirements.
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1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
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The Balmoral Hotel is a verified hotel in Edinburgh, hosting up to 500 guests, with day delegate rates from £200. 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 receptions, 300 for seated dinners, multiple rooms available for different configurations
Professional AV equipment included with technical support, additional equipment available on request
Award-winning catering team, bespoke menus available, dietary requirements accommodated
Valet parking available, public parking nearby on Princes Street, advance booking recommended
The Balmoral Hotel stands as Edinburgh's most prestigious address, a magnificent Victorian railway hotel overlooking Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. This luxury 5-star property offers exceptional event facilities including the grand Scott Suite with capacity for up to 500 guests, plus intimate meeting rooms and boardrooms. Located at the eastern end of Princes Street, the hotel provides easy access to Edinburgh's historic Old Town, shopping districts, and major attractions. The venue combines classic Scottish elegance with modern amenities, featuring world-class dining, spa facilities, and impeccable service standards.
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