Balmoral Hotel

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The Balmoral Hotel is a luxury five star hotel and landmark in Edinburgh, Scotland which has won many awards. Originally opened in 1902 as the North British Hotel, a traditional railway hotel adjacent to Waverley Station. For travellers arriving by train the hotel provided comfortable and elegant lodgings, before they continued their journeys. The building’s architecture is Victorian, influenced by the traditional Scottish baronial style.

The hotel is located in the very heart of the city at 1 Princes Street, the main shopping area overlooking Edinburgh Castle. The Balmoral is a landmark in its own right, its clock tower can be seen from all around. Given that the hotel is adjacent to the station, the clock is always set two minutes fast to ensure that people don't miss their trains.