Balmoral Hotel, Railway hotel at Princes Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The sandstone building features Victorian and Scottish baronial architecture elements, with a 190-foot clock tower marking the eastern end of Princes Street.
Opening in 1902 as the North British Railway Hotel, the establishment provided direct elevator access from Waverley Station to its reception area.
J.K. Rowling finished writing the final Harry Potter book in room 552, leaving a signed message that transformed the suite into a literary destination.
The hotel maintains five dining venues, including the Michelin-starred Number One restaurant and Palm Court tea room, alongside a spa with lap pool.
The clock tower deliberately runs three minutes fast throughout the year to help railway passengers catch their trains, except during New Year celebrations.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1902
Address: 1 Princes St, Edinburgh EH2 2EQ
Phone: 01315562414
Website: https://roccofortehotels.com/hotels-and-resorts/the-balmoral-hotel
GPS coordinates: 55.95270,-3.18961
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:05
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