I would have recommended staying in The Witchery By The Castle....FAR more luxurious than the Balmoral Tim :) I've stayed in both several times....and hands down, the Witchery (for me) is the best in Edinburgh. Has a fab restaurant too....you might want to take Gabby with you though! It's a romantic gothic hideaway....feels very exclusive. They have about a dozen suites (My favourite so far has been the Semple Suite) you choose when you're booking on the website.
Think this has to truly be the best hotel yet for cleanliness style and suite extras . Now !! if I had the money this would certainly be on my list for a visit . I thoroughly enjoy your reviews Tim especially when closer to home .
FINALLY, a proper hotel. This hotel is way better than the “six star” hotels in Dubai. Dubai needs to learn from cleanliness & how fresh the furniture is. that’s where they always lose points, in the deep cleaning areas.
Wow. Lovely to see Edinburgh , but fantastic to see inside the hotel . I grew up in Edinburgh and have walked past there , met friends outside more times than I could count and have always wondered what it was like inside .. and it’s stunning . I’m also old enough to remember it as the North British hotel ! Thanks Tim .
Well that was an enjoyable video. It's been over 25 years since I visited Edinburgh, and that was a fairly short visit. 10:41 That picture brought back back memories, I saw "Thunderball" with my brother and a few pals when it came out in 1966 at the Odeon Cinema, Manchester. The salty taste in your mouth was unfortunate, but the tip thing probably left an even worse taste in your mouth.
The James Bond roulette table photograph is from Thunderball not Dr No Tim. I hope you got a good night's sleep there Tim, you seemed somewhat bleary eyed at the end of the video.
Not going to lie, Loving the decor. I like suites that are tastefully decorated… so I like all the vases, books etc. … much( better than empty shelf’s etc .
A wonderful heritage hotel exuding old Scottish luxury. The interior of the room was cosy and the subtle use of greenery in the decor was soothing to the eye .
Very luxurious Scottish hospitality. Whilst I have visited Edinburgh a few times I have not unfortunately stayed at The Balmoral! I did note, of which I was not aware, that it is a Rocco Forte hotel. He now has a small number of luxury hotels. The only other one in the UK (having checked!) is Brown's in London. (Somewhere again I have only ever had lunch!) So, The Balmoral (with a pillow menu - a first for me to see one) in Scotland and The Dorchester in London, what more could you ask for?! Great to have been able to see inside another iconic hotel. Room rate based on two persons is, I feel, justified.
Although this wasn't my favorite hotel seen on the channel, it's definitely the first i'd happily pay any price for a room. Well done to the owners and all staff at the Balmoral.
Absolutely stunning. Beyond my price range but one can dream. I've watched many of you're videos but trying not be biased and Scottish, best looking hotel yet. I was in awe.
Hello Tim, Gaby and Casper hope your having a beautiful Sunday in your new home! From the USA I agree a very cozy atmosphere. The room and hotel is beautiful,
This hotel was the best yet Tim, regarding cleanliness, decor, and amenities. Looks like the only downside was the noisy AC and the salty meal. Fabulous!
Think this might be my fave hotel that you’ve reviewed lately Tim! I’ve passed by many times but never had the good fortune to step inside so thanks for showing us! ❤
Part owned by TV’s ‘The Hotel Inspector’ Alex Polizzi’s Mother & Uncle. They really know their stuff. I love their home from home style. A fabulously experienced family of hoteliers. 👏 Another great video Tim; it was lovely to see inside this beautiful hotel. My husband & I absolutely love Edinburgh. 🏴🫶
This hotel shows how nice a place can be when management and staff care about the hotel and their guests. It's impressive because they get everything people care about right. The touches they focus on to make the room and stay feel welcome and inviting, the care for cleanliness and keeping things well maintained... it's refreshing to see a place that is quality all the way through, and not just if you don't look too closely. This is a hotel where paying for anything feels justified.
For me when staying in a designer boutique to a luxury hotel, I would make sure the property has a good lap pool and spa facility like a sauna and steam room.
Have walked past this hotel so many times, so great to see what it's like inside. What a beautiful place to stay, all very tasteful. Bonus points for not mentioning Harry Potter once, aside from the visual. Great review.
Modern elegance. I absolutely without a shadow of a doubt think this is the best hotel I have seen you stay in. With some of these expensive rooms I often get annoyed with the amount in the room they are trying to sell you and is not included. You got so much stuff included attraction tickets, macarons, whisky and glasses. Worth every penny I would say
What is the best hotel you have ever stayed at can be very variable , because it does ultimately depend on the level of room you book. For example if you book a hotel clubroom the level of service you receive is normally totally different than a guest booking a bog standard room. Similarly high loyalty status guests are often elevated even further up the hotel pecking order. In my opinion some high end hotels may be very beautiful, but unfortunately are equally trained in penny rinsing. Therefore, in my opinion my best hotel that fits all is the Grand Mercure Danang Vietnam, because their authentic cultural experience does enable any guest to connect to the locale.
That room looks the most inviting, homely and un-hotel-like of any hotel i've seen. It almost makes me feel out of place, because it truly looks like someone's home.
What a lovely hotel...and they even put a mattress encasement on the bed for you. Attention to detail....it's the little things that count. Looked fabulous Tim x J x
I stayed there once on business many years ago. So great, so fancy. When I got to my room and found the bed turned down and a chocolate on the pillow, I thought I had a stalker! Beautiful place.
Looking forward to watching as it’s on our ‘to do’ list. Andrew McPherson is the General Manager he’s lovely and very good at his job. He managed Grantley hall & Lucknam Park both excellent hotels.
Great video! The wallpaper and flowery furniture is so quintessentially British (of course)! It is always great to see you & or Gaby. Happy travels, much warmth and good fortune to both of you and the kiddo! Thanks for visiting and sharing your adventures-
Thanks for sharing Edinburgh with us Tim, looked lovely bit pricey though. Love Scotland but we've never been to Edinburgh , we've been lots of times up in the highlands, very beautiful up there, Loch Lomand, Blairgowrie where it snowed Christmas eve and looked magical had 5 days there at Christmas a few years ago, walked along the river Erich Christmas day fabulous time we had,on coach holiday. Stay safe see you soon bye for now 😊xxx
Great video Tim I noticed you stayed in the Bowes-Lyon room. Which is the family name of the Queen Mother (hence why the book about her was on the coffee table I presume). I came across a documentary about this particular hotel a few days ago. The Forte family lost all their hotels in a hostile takeover. But this is one they managed to buy back and was decorated by the daughter of Rocco Forte. It looks absolutely gorgeous and I agree with many other comments that it’s one of the best hotels you’ve been to. 😀
Loved this vlog also Tim. Edinburgh is one of my fave places to visit. 😊My daughter and I watched Deacon Blue at the castle a couple of years ago. Immense. We said we would love to sneak in and take a look at the Balmoral but we don’t have to meet. Looked fantastic. Thanks Tim. Xx
Another amazing post! I also love the touches of green and how clean your room is! A pillow menu? I think that's a first! Best to you and the fam, from Colorado!
I’ve noticed more and more hotels adding a 5% “tip” or service charge to the room rate. I recently encountered this in London when on checking out I was informed there were additional charges to the room. Upon enquiry this charge was the service charge. I was shocked as at no time during the booking process was I made aware of this charge. I think it was good that The Balmoral informed you when you checked in. While this charge is at your discretion I find it hard to accept additional charges on a room rate in excess of £1500 a night. As a hotelier your job is to provide service and should be part of your business costs not something you add onto the bill. You are told this will be shared among the staff but surely you should be paying your staff adequately in the first place? I’m very happy to tip when there has been exceptional service but this move towards a service charge on rooms does not sit comfortably with me. Will supermarkets soon be adding a 5% charge to your grocery bill when you use the checkout to cover the costs of filling the shelves?!
Looking forward to watching this one. Tim, I’d love to see you do a video on the Baglioni Hotel in London. They also have beautiful 5* hotels in Venice, Rome, Florence etc. Maybe an Italy series? ❤
Did they tell you the story about the clock tower on the side being 5 minutes fast? It is because you can see it from far away and it means you don’t miss your train at the station below the hotel…
What a lovely hotel. I so want to go to Scottland, and this made me want to go more. Would of loved to see more of the city, just because I'm nosy girl. Tim, your a hoot. Love your videos. Best on youtube. Peace out.
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Where's the BEST Hotel YOU have stayed in?
Hiiii, just one in South Korea,
Four seasons 🤩🤩🤩🤩
I would have recommended staying in The Witchery By The Castle....FAR more luxurious than the Balmoral Tim :) I've stayed in both several times....and hands down, the Witchery (for me) is the best in Edinburgh. Has a fab restaurant too....you might want to take Gabby with you though! It's a romantic gothic hideaway....feels very exclusive. They have about a dozen suites (My favourite so far has been the Semple Suite) you choose when you're booking on the website.
Thanks for the tip.. Might have to return to Scotland soon 😉
The Palace of the Lost City in South Africa. But this was many years ago. Pretty sure it's aged a lot.
Think this has to truly be the best hotel yet for cleanliness style and suite extras . Now !! if I had the money this would certainly be on my list for a visit . I thoroughly enjoy your reviews Tim especially when closer to home .
@@gillrichardson6332 The more of Tim's videos I watch the more I realize the best hotels are the cleanest.
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy Walk with me Tim! You and your family are so down to earth. It's been a pleasure watching you all!
thank you so much
FINALLY, a proper hotel. This hotel is way better than the “six star” hotels in Dubai. Dubai needs to learn from cleanliness & how fresh the furniture is. that’s where they always lose points, in the deep cleaning areas.
And in the authenticity” department 🙄☝🏼
Spot on,,,imagine he got a room on the higher floors.
Fully agree, one of those that feels like quality.
Wow. Lovely to see Edinburgh , but fantastic to see inside the hotel . I grew up in Edinburgh and have walked past there , met friends outside more times than I could count and have always wondered what it was like inside .. and it’s stunning . I’m also old enough to remember it as the North British hotel ! Thanks Tim .
I thought after Tim took a sip of that Whisky we would get "15 minutes later" and random shots of the ceiling and floor.
😂😂😂
Well that was an enjoyable video. It's been over 25 years since I visited Edinburgh, and that was a fairly short visit. 10:41 That picture brought back back memories, I saw "Thunderball" with my brother and a few pals when it came out in 1966 at the Odeon Cinema, Manchester. The salty taste in your mouth was unfortunate, but the tip thing probably left an even worse taste in your mouth.
The James Bond roulette table photograph is from Thunderball not Dr No Tim. I hope you got a good night's sleep there Tim, you seemed somewhat bleary eyed at the end of the video.
Love, Love. Love this hotel. Thanks for the tour Tim 🥰
Not going to lie, Loving the decor. I like suites that are tastefully decorated… so I like all the vases, books etc. … much( better than empty shelf’s etc .
That was water in the bottles, for use with the whisky
Amazing hotel. Understated luxury, impeccable cleanliness and so authentic. For me this beats any Dubai or Vegas hotel. Loved the tour Tim!
Yes I agree, This was a fine hotel way better than Dubai or Vegas.
I love everything about those rooms, the decor, chairs.... What a beautiful hotel 😊
A wonderful heritage hotel exuding old Scottish luxury. The interior of the room was cosy and the subtle use of greenery in the decor was soothing to the eye .
What a lovely calm atmosphere. Kudos to the interior designers
Very luxurious Scottish hospitality. Whilst I have visited Edinburgh a few times I have not unfortunately stayed at The Balmoral! I did note, of which I was not aware, that it is a Rocco Forte hotel. He now has a small number of luxury hotels. The only other one in the UK (having checked!) is Brown's in London. (Somewhere again I have only ever had lunch!) So, The Balmoral (with a pillow menu - a first for me to see one) in Scotland and The Dorchester in London, what more could you ask for?! Great to have been able to see inside another iconic hotel. Room rate based on two persons is, I feel, justified.
One of the nicest rooms I've seen on the channel
Wtf but how many people fit in the shower, Tim!? Don't get rid of my favourite guessing game!😂
Tarten carpet comes as standard with every hotel in Scotland! Lol 😂
I absolutely love this video. One of my life goals is to stay in Edinburgh - or anywhere else in Scotland.
Hi! I enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing, and I hope your channel continues to thrive! Greeting from IRAN 🇮🇷 ❤
Although this wasn't my favorite hotel seen on the channel, it's definitely the first i'd happily pay any price for a room. Well done to the owners and all staff at the Balmoral.
If it doesn’t come up, I’m half way through. The Queen Mother was born Elizabeth Bowes Lyon.
Came to the comments to say this lol.
The room is really cozy and gives off a homey feel. Love the windows, ceilings, and lighting.
Absolutely stunning. Beyond my price range but one can dream. I've watched many of you're videos but trying not be biased and Scottish, best looking hotel yet. I was in awe.
My favourite hotel I've ever seen on this channel, Tim , absolutely gorgeous ❤
The hotel is gorgeous. The Edinburgh Castle is so beautiful.
Hello Tim, Gaby and Casper hope your having a beautiful Sunday in your new home! From the USA I agree a very cozy atmosphere. The room and hotel is beautiful,
3:25 "we're in Scotland." Aww, it's like we, the viewers, are with him. Appreciate it, Tim
The hotel is stunning, I love Edinburgh
What a surprise! Looked like a fantastic hotel and room. Thanks Tim!
This hotel was the best yet Tim, regarding cleanliness, decor, and amenities. Looks like the only downside was the noisy AC and the salty meal. Fabulous!
I would love to stay at this hotel! It is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your stay here with us. 😊
This was definitely my favourite thus far cozy,homely and beautifully styled
Edinburgh was established way, way before the 1700s. The castle itself is 900 years old.
Oh Tim in my lovely home town looking forward to watching this one ❤️
I love the "pillow menu"!
I laughed out loud when he said "In Room Movie's" and then gave the look :P @11:49
This hotel looked way classier than the US and Dubai ones you reviewed Tim.
Think this might be my fave hotel that you’ve reviewed lately Tim! I’ve passed by many times but never had the good fortune to step inside so thanks for showing us! ❤
Stunning Hotel in a stunning City 🏴🇬🇧
Part owned by TV’s ‘The Hotel Inspector’ Alex Polizzi’s Mother & Uncle. They really know their stuff. I love their home from home style. A fabulously experienced family of hoteliers. 👏 Another great video Tim; it was lovely to see inside this beautiful hotel. My husband & I absolutely love Edinburgh. 🏴🫶
Bowes Lyon was the family the Queen Mother came from (and was her maiden name).
Thank you Tim❤
This hotel shows how nice a place can be when management and staff care about the hotel and their guests. It's impressive because they get everything people care about right. The touches they focus on to make the room and stay feel welcome and inviting, the care for cleanliness and keeping things well maintained... it's refreshing to see a place that is quality all the way through, and not just if you don't look too closely.
This is a hotel where paying for anything feels justified.
It looked a very warm, cosy and premium hotel. Great vlog as always.
There were NO STAINS in your room!!!
For me when staying in a designer boutique to a luxury hotel, I would make sure the property has a good lap pool and spa facility like a sauna and steam room.
Looking forward to it Tim!! Can’t believe the Lighthouse in your last video was closed!
You and me both I need to find another luxury lighthouse hotel 😀
Have walked past this hotel so many times, so great to see what it's like inside. What a beautiful place to stay, all very tasteful. Bonus points for not mentioning Harry Potter once, aside from the visual. Great review.
Simply the best - no faults thus have been a regular for many years.
A other stylish hotel good job Tim hope you had a great weekend 😊
Modern elegance. I absolutely without a shadow of a doubt think this is the best hotel I have seen you stay in. With some of these expensive rooms I often get annoyed with the amount in the room they are trying to sell you and is not included. You got so much stuff included attraction tickets, macarons, whisky and glasses. Worth every penny I would say
So nice 2 see the castle again used 2 play in there in the late sixtyswith my two sisters great job as per usual Tim❤❤❤❤
Another great walk with Tim, enjoying the virtual holiday vacation vicariously and from afar, but enjoying it, for sure 🥂
gleneagles is another beautiful hotel in scotland I believe as well as inverlochy castle
Oh yes!!!
Gleneagles is marvellous!! 💯💯💯💯💯💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What is the best hotel you have ever stayed at can be very variable , because it does ultimately depend on the level of room you book. For example if you book a hotel clubroom the level of service you receive is normally totally different than a guest booking a bog standard room. Similarly high loyalty status guests are often elevated even further up the hotel pecking order. In my opinion some high end hotels may be very beautiful, but unfortunately are equally trained in penny rinsing. Therefore, in my opinion my best hotel that fits all is the Grand Mercure Danang Vietnam, because their authentic cultural experience does enable any guest to connect to the locale.
That room looks the most inviting, homely and un-hotel-like of any hotel i've seen. It almost makes me feel out of place, because it truly looks like someone's home.
Bowes-Lyons is the maiden name of the Queen Mother (Lizzie’s mum), hence the book of hers on the coffee table.
Finally some real luxury for a luxury hotel. Most don't come close to meeting the standard, but this one did.
What a lovely hotel...and they even put a mattress encasement on the bed for you. Attention to detail....it's the little things that count. Looked fabulous Tim x J x
I stayed there once on business many years ago. So great, so fancy. When I got to my room and found the bed turned down and a chocolate on the pillow, I thought I had a stalker! Beautiful place.
Gleneagles must be more luxurious than the Balmoral
Looks amazing but over 1.5k for a night is shocking even if I win the lottery I wouldn’t do stuff like this. (I’m completely lying I would)
Wow tim what a room you stayed in so beautiful always love watching your videos can't wait to watch your next video ❤️ 📹 😊😅😂❤❤❤❤
Wow what an absolutely beautiful hotel Tim glad you enjoyed 🏴
That is an absolutely gorgeous hotel the room was beautiful! I wouldn’t have been impressed the food by the sounds of it. Another great video Tim. 😊
I love Edinburgh and the hotel is amazing. Thanks, Tim
thank you
Looking forward to watching as it’s on our ‘to do’ list. Andrew McPherson is the General Manager he’s lovely and very good at his job. He managed Grantley hall & Lucknam Park both excellent hotels.
You left out my favourite bit!
I’m sure I don’t have to remind you. 🚿
A lovely hotel. I particularly liked the bathroom decor. I love hotel rooms with window seats, so that's a plus!
Very beautiful hotel and the decor of the suite is amazing.....
Stayed there about 15 years ago and felt at home yet nothing was too much trouble. Must go back for a visit.
Dang this looked way better than that Trump hotel. Pillow options? Imcredible
Great video! The wallpaper and flowery furniture is so quintessentially British (of course)! It is always great to see you & or Gaby. Happy travels, much warmth and good fortune to both of you and the kiddo! Thanks for visiting and sharing your adventures-
Brilliant. I’ve walked passed that hotel many many times and never set foot inside. £1600 a night is the reason why. 😅👍
Put a few drops of water into your whisky. It completely changes the way it tastes and makes it easier to drink.
Can't wait to see how many people fit in the shower.
Probably 49 🙈🙈🙈
😂😂😂
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Aye can't wait
Hi Tim, thanks for another great video. It's funny to see a hotel I have actually stayed in! Just as lovely as I remember 👍
Thanks for sharing Edinburgh with us Tim, looked lovely bit pricey though. Love Scotland but we've never been to Edinburgh , we've been lots of times up in the highlands, very beautiful up there, Loch Lomand, Blairgowrie where it snowed Christmas eve and looked magical had 5 days there at Christmas a few years ago, walked along the river Erich Christmas day fabulous time we had,on coach holiday. Stay safe see you soon bye for now 😊xxx
A wonderful place, one I truly would like to visit. Reminiscent of the Country House Hotels that I love. Thanks for this one
Absolutely Beautiful x
Tim! I can't believe you mentioned the branding on the plate but didn't say "branding on point" 😂 great to see you in my City
Great video Tim I noticed you stayed in the Bowes-Lyon room. Which is the family name of the Queen Mother (hence why the book about her was on the coffee table I presume). I came across a documentary about this particular hotel a few days ago. The Forte family lost all their hotels in a hostile takeover. But this is one they managed to buy back and was decorated by the daughter of Rocco Forte. It looks absolutely gorgeous and I agree with many other comments that it’s one of the best hotels you’ve been to. 😀
Hit the thumbs up ( seems easy enough) this guy works hard
Loved this vlog also Tim. Edinburgh is one of my fave places to visit. 😊My daughter and I watched Deacon Blue at the castle a couple of years ago. Immense. We said we would love to sneak in and take a look at the Balmoral but we don’t have to meet. Looked fantastic. Thanks Tim. Xx
The thing I remember most from Edinburgh Castle is the graveyard for the soldiers’ dogs! Don’t know why that stuck in my mind but there you go.
Another amazing post! I also love the touches of green and how clean your room is! A pillow menu? I think that's a first! Best to you and the fam, from Colorado!
Just wow wow wow... I am staying in that beautiful hotel in the near future with Husband..wow you lucky thing..also Edinburgh is just a magical place
Great review !!!!! Thank you
So impressed with this hotel so nice and very clean and looks updated or remodeled 👍❤️
I’ve noticed more and more hotels adding a 5% “tip” or service charge to the room rate. I recently encountered this in London when on checking out I was informed there were additional charges to the room. Upon enquiry this charge was the service charge. I was shocked as at no time during the booking process was I made aware of this charge. I think it was good that The Balmoral informed you when you checked in.
While this charge is at your discretion I find it hard to accept additional charges on a room rate in excess of £1500 a night. As a hotelier your job is to provide service and should be part of your business costs not something you add onto the bill. You are told this will be shared among the staff but surely you should be paying your staff adequately in the first place? I’m very happy to tip when there has been exceptional service but this move towards a service charge on rooms does not sit comfortably with me. Will supermarkets soon be adding a 5% charge to your grocery bill when you use the checkout to cover the costs of filling the shelves?!
Absolutely lovely, 100% one the to stay list but need to find an occasion to do so!
Looking forward to watching this one. Tim, I’d love to see you do a video on the Baglioni Hotel in London. They also have beautiful 5* hotels in Venice, Rome, Florence etc. Maybe an Italy series? ❤
Great suggestion!
Did they tell you the story about the clock tower on the side being 5 minutes fast?
It is because you can see it from far away and it means you don’t miss your train at the station below the hotel…
yes i love that
What a lovely hotel. I so want to go to Scottland, and this made me want to go more. Would of loved to see more of the city, just because I'm nosy girl. Tim, your a hoot. Love your videos. Best on youtube. Peace out.
Can’t wait for this!!! Please say you stayed in the jk Rowling suite 😮
I was going to but this looked better
Stunning room,,,the nic naks make it,,,,,really stunning!!!
Great video Tim. Thankyou 😊❤
I like it and that window to chill out in.