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The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB

9.0 Wonderful2264 guest reviews

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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodations

    Experience the epitome of luxury at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. Each room offers unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle, plush amenities, and elegant decor for a truly indulgent stay.

  • World-Class Spa and Leisure Facilities

    Indulge in relaxation at the Waldorf Astoria Spa with a variety of lavish treatments, steam room, sauna, whirlpool, swimming pool, and a fully equipped gym. Rejuvenate your mind and body in opulent surroundings.

  • Culinary Delights

    Savor delectable dining options at Peacock Alley for afternoon tea, The Caley Bar for drinks and tastings, and the award-winning Grazing by Mark Greenaway restaurant. Delight your palate with exquisite flavors and impeccable service.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian and immerse yourself in luxury and comfort amidst the historic charm of Edinburgh.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location

  • Incredible staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

87 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Bar
  • Beauty Services
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Manicure
  • Massage services
  • Pedicure
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Spa/wellness center services
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hot spring bath
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Evening entertainment
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Hammam
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key card access
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Room service
  • Strollers
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,264 reviews
8/ 10
Locatie en mooi pand
Marc · extended group · 2026-10-22

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
2264 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location
  • Incredible staff

Worth knowing — Cold rooms · Hygiene issues at breakfast

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.8

    Staff provided excellent service and were very helpful.

  • Location9.8

    Location was praised across multiple reviews.

  • Amenities9.3

    Amenities were generally good with praise for the breakfast and facilities.

  • Overall Experience9.3

    Mixed feelings due to certain negative experiences but overall a favorable stay.

  • Room Quality8.8

    Rooms varied, with some described as spacious and well presented, while others were drab and cold.

  • Food and Beverage8.8

    Food was rated as average; room service was decent.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    Hygiene issues at breakfast and unclean plates were mentioned.

  • Value for Money8.3

    Some reviews indicated it wasn't worth the price paid.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

73% of 15 recent stays rated 8+

9.02264 reviews

  • Was fijn hotel op prima plek

    8/10

    Marc · extended group · 2026-10-22

    “Locatie en mooi pand”

  • Estada en un hotel en linea d’una bonica ciutat

    9/10

    JORDI · couple · 2026-10-13

    “La situació, vistes al Castell i l’ampli Rut de l’habitació”

  • Great location and comfortable views. Friendly staff. Some of the public areas could be improved

    7/10

    Sean · family with children · 2026-10-13

    “Rooms and views”

  • The staff in the location are both exceptional. But do not expect a luxury hotel. It is no longer the Waldorf Astoria, a

    7/10

    Michelle · couple · 2026-10-11

    “I have been here before when it was the Waldorf Astoria, and it was absolutely stunning, with perfect service and exceptional rooms. and amenity. This time, I was pretty shocked at how rundown my room was. There was no option for me to move rooms, so I was stuck in a room with a broken window, a duvet that had very little warmth in it, and a terrible pillows, and a very worn out chair. The bathroom was very good except for the fact that there was no shower cap or toiletries of any kind. What made my state exceptional was not the hotel or the perfect location, but the staff. It started with being welcomed by George, who is just a wonderful guy, Emma and Naomi, who were amazing and so helpful, and Katherine, the night manager who went above the call of duty to help make sure that she could do whatever was possible to make my room a little bit better than it was. The staff in the beautiful tea room was fantastic as well. As a Hilton honor member, I think it would be really smart to offer free breakfast. It doesn’t take a lot, but it would sure make people like me feel a little bit more special rather than just a number. The location is spectacular, and the hotel is very safe. What makes this hotel stand out from all the hotels I’ve been at around the world in my 68 years, is the staff. The people who were there when I was there three years were so empathetic and helpful that they made the discovery of the terrible little room acceptable to me”

  • C’était bien mais chère pour ce que c’est

    10/10

    Elliot · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Localisation, petit déjeuner et l’ancienneté de l’hôtel (architecture)”

  • To call this a 5 star hotel is a disgrace. Housekeeping were abysmal, they kept leaving things on the floor, not vaccuum

    5/10

    Rawan · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Great location”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Leonardo · extended group · 2026-09-19

    “Localização”

  • Lovely rooms and bar

    10/10

    Yasmine · solo traveller · 2026-09-17

    “Beautiful grand old hotel”

  • Excellent

    9/10

    Chara · extended group · 2026-09-17

    “Spacious rooms”

  • I would highly recommend this stunning hotel. Food was amazing, staff was helpful and the location couldn’t be beat.

    10/10

    Cori · couple · 2026-09-09

    “Exquisite and beautiful hotel. Clean and great location to Edinburgh Castle.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Sekander · family with children · 2026-09-09

    “Le personnel est hyper sympa on était très bien accueilli et on nous a très vite mis à l'aise et nous étions très satisfait de la chambre et l'emplacement et plus qu'idéal avec une vue superbe sur le chateau”

  • A wonderful day in Edinburgh

    8/10

    Brooks · couple · 2026-09-08

    “I loved the view the restaurants the staff and the historical building”

  • Would have been acceptable at a Premier Inn but for £1000 a night we expected more.

    6/10

    Louise · couple · 2026-09-08

    “Our room was at the end of a long corridor but it was large and well decorated. The bed extremely comfortable and the staff we met were charming.”

  • En underbar vistelse på ett elegant hotell där man alltid blir väl omhändertagen

    10/10

    Ann-Sofi · extended group · 2026-09-07

  • More than GREAT!

    10/10

    Noof · extended group · 2026-09-03

    “Everything, the hotel, location, and staff”

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