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The Balmoral Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, hosting 220 at dinner and 350 standing.
The Balmoral Hotel
EdinburghScotland, United Kingdom
The Balmoral Hotel sits in the heart of Edinburgh, a historic building with 187 guest rooms and licensed for legal ceremonies on site.
The Balmoral Hotel
- Guests
- 220 at dinner
- Rooms
- 187 rooms
- Cost
- £250 to £385
- Ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Getting there
- EDI
About the venue
The Balmoral Hotel sits in the heart of Edinburgh, a historic building with 187 guest rooms and licensed for legal ceremonies on site.
Its meeting and banquet space seats up to 220 for both ceremony and dining, and holds 350 standing, with a dedicated dance space and in-house catering throughout.
An on-site coordinator works with couples from planning through to the reception, and wedding parties can start as small as 20 guests.
Rates run from GBP 250 to GBP 385 per head, and the hotel is roughly 25 minutes from Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
- Legal ceremonies held on site, seating up to 220 guests
- Meeting and banquet space for 220 seated or 350 standing
- 187 rooms across 19 room types, from Classic Double to the J.K. Rowling Suite
- In-house catering, on-site bar and dedicated dance space
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Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 220 guests
- Standing reception
- 350 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 220 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 20 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 187 rooms
- Room types
- 19 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Money
- Price
- £250 to £385 per head
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Getting there
- EDI, 25 min by car
- Yes
Reviews of The Balmoral Hotel
“We had a fantastic stay. The staff were excellent very well trained, professional, and, most importantly, genuinely friendly and welcoming. They really made us feel at home throughout our stay.”
4.7out of 5, from 3,431 Google reviews
Questions about the venue
Where a number is our estimate, we say so.
Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes. The Balmoral is licensed for legal ceremonies on site, with seating for up to 220 guests.
How much does a wedding cost?
Pricing is per head, from GBP 250 to GBP 385. Full details are in the wedding brochure at roccofortehotels.com.
Do we need to book the whole hotel?
No, a full buyout is not required. The hotel has 187 rooms available for your guests.
What is the smallest wedding you host?
The minimum is 20 guests, with capacity for up to 220 seated for dining or 350 standing.
Can guests bring pets, and is there parking?
Yes to both. The hotel is pet-friendly and parking is available on site, along with a pool and bar.
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