The opening of the restaurant, which was redesigned by Martin Brudinizki in collaboration with Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotels’ director of design, is part of the ongoing five-year refurbishment of the five-star hotel.

Over the past 2 years, John Rowan and Partners has project managed the renovation of 75 rooms, including the signature J.K. Rowling and Scone & Crombie suites, as well as the renovation of the hotel conference suites and now the new restaurant.

Paul Sherwood, Head of Hospitality at John Rowan and Partners commented“This has been a fantastic project for John Rowan and Partners to be involved with. The hotel, with its majestic clock tower, has been one of Edinburgh’s most recognised landmarks for more than a century and kickstarted Sir Rocco Forte’s distinguished portfolio of hotels back in 1997. After many years of working together we have a great working partnership with Rocco Forte Hotels and we’ve worked very hard to help bring their vision to life. Mrs Polizzi is very much celebrated for her contemporary twists on traditional design and she has really succeeded in bringing the landscape of Scotland into the hotel.”

With Alain Roux now in residency within the hotel’s newest restaurant, Brasserie Prince, and the room renovations progressing, guests can experience some of the most coveted views in the city as well as some of Scotland’s finest dining.

Director of Project services at Rocco Forte Hotel, Andy Woollen commented “John Rowan and Partners has contributed well to the success of the Balmoral renovation. They have worked closely with the RFH team, the hotel, the project team and the contractor to successfully limit the impact on the hotel operation, the guests and hotel revenues. The overall project, including a new £3m bar and restaurant together with major guestroom renovation works, is set to maintain the Balmoral’s reputation for quality and service in Edinburgh”.