Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

Balmoral Hotel has been beautifully refurbished and individually designed by Olga Polizzi. The 188 opulent suites and stylish rooms have magnificent views of the city or the hotel's internal courtyard. Accommodations are decorated with contemporary, oversized headboards in soft leather or padded fabric; mahogany desks, and large painted cabinets. High-speed Internet access is offered for a surcharge and safes can accommodate laptop computers. Other amenities include built-in closets with automatic lights, minibar, and tiled bathrooms with marble vanities, make-up mirrors, TV speakers, and heated towel rails

In keeping with the hotels objective to pick only the best chefs to work for the hotel, the hotel appointed Michelin star chef Jeff Bland to preside over "Number One" restaurant. Number One is one of Scotland's most highly acclaimed restaurants and is famous for the award-wining cuisine and elegant setting. He places emphasis on using local produce, and the best of British ingredients to produce highly creative Scottish dishes. Hadrian's is an alternative to Number One, a restaurant for chic, cosmopolitan dining at reasonable prices. It is the first restaurant in Edinburgh to be truly influenced by the London scene in terms of image, atmosphere and cuisine. The interior has a distinct 1930s art deco influence, decorated with a palate of lime and walnut, with a splash of African violet. Palm Court is a classic lounge bar refurbished in 2004. Traditional décor infused with modern accents such as backlit mahogany panels, bijou armchairs, and oversized floor lamps. Giant Corinthian columns; light sculpture hanging from leaded-glass dome. Harpist featured Friday – Saturday afternoons; replaced by pianist in evenings. Drinks and lighter fare served all day; famous afternoon tea offered as well

Guests have complimentary access to an on-site health club, open every day from early morning to late evening. Facilities include a 12-person steam room, five-person sauna, and aerobics/dance studio; gym with free weights, 14 cardio machines, and seven resistance machines. There is also a 49-foot lap pool surrounded by recliners. Five spa treatment rooms are open daily as well and offer women’s and men’s changing rooms; lockers, hairdryers, and showers

Balmoral hotel’s ten conference and banqueting suites all enjoy natural daylight and stunning views of Edinburgh Castle, Princes Street or the historic Old Town. They can accommodate a wide range of events from intimate dinner parties to large receptions.The 24-hour business center has two PCs with high-speed Internet access and a printer.