The Balmoral Hotel -Edinburgh

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The Balmoral Hotel is a distinguished five-star landmark in Edinburgh, located at the eastern end of Princes Street beside Waverley Station. Originally opened in 1902 as the North British Station Hotel and redesigned in Victorian‑Scottish baronial style, it retains its iconic clock tower, forever set three minutes fast to aid train travelers. After a £23 million refurbishment in the early 1990s, it reemerged as The Balmoral and later joined the Rocco Forte Hotels collection in 1997. Its interiors, envisioned by Olga Polizzi, blend subtle Scottish charm with luxurious comfort, including the famed J.K. Rowling Suite where she completed the final Harry Potter novel. Culinary highlights include the Michelin-recommended Number One restaurant, elegant Palm Court tea, and an extensive Scotch whisky bar, all backed by Forbes' five-star rating—making it a majestic and enduring symbol of elegance in the heart of Edinburgh.