Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 1181 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely festive afternoon tea. Would recommend and stay here again.

- Kitchen
- City view
- Pets allowed
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Situated just a 1-minute walk from Princes Street, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian luxury hotel has a modern leisure club and unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. George Street's bars, restaurants and shops are less than a 5-minute walk away. There is free WiFi available throughout. Originally built in 1903 as part of Edinburgh's central railway station, rooms at the luxury hotel each have a flat-screen TV, a luxurious bathroom with designer toiletries, and fluffy bathrobes, as well as unobstructed views of Edinburgh Castle. Guests can enjoy access to the Waldorf Astoria Spa, including an array of luxurious treatments, as well as a steam room, sauna, whirl pool, swimming pool and gym. Peacock Alley now offers afternoon tea, while The Caley Bar provides bar food, drinks and tastings for guests and the general public. There is also an award-winning restaurant, Grazing by Mark Greenaway Edinburgh Castle and UNESCO heritage site, and Edinburgh Old Town can be reached within a 20-minute walk. The hotel is located just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and Edinburgh International Conference Centre.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Very good breakfast

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See what guests loved the most:
- Anita
United Kingdom
“Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely festive afternoon tea. Would recommend and stay here again.” - Marc
United Kingdom
“Main hotel facilities are comfortable and relaxing. I particularly enjoyed the live piano music - talented pianist! 'Happy birthday' chocolates and bubbly for my wife were appreciated.” - Linda
United Kingdom
“This is the most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed in and what makes it even better is the staff !! They go above and beyond to make you feel part of the family . There’s no place I’d rather stay in Edinburgh.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Grazing by Mark Greenaway
- CuisineBritish • Scottish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Peacock Alley
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Dean Banks at The Pompadour
- CuisineBritish • Scottish • Seafood
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan
Facilities of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The CaledonianGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Very good breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Picnic area
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Clothes rack
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Temporary art galleries
- Evening entertainment
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Video
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Strollers
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Pants press
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Couples massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hammam
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
- Bulgarian
- German
- Greek
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Hungarian
- Italian
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Dutch
- Portuguese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Chinese
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian on this page.
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Room options at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian include:
- Double
- Suite
- Quadruple
- Triple
- Single
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The prices at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is 1,000 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Hammam
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Facial treatments
- Bike tours
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Personal trainer
- Pedicure
- Tour or class about local culture
- Couples massage
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Make up services
- Beauty Services
- Spa/wellness packages
- Temporary art galleries
- Spa facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness
- Walking tours
- Waxing services
- Foot bath
- Body treatments
- Full body massage
- Manicure
- Back massage
- Steam room
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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has 3 restaurants:
- Grazing by Mark Greenaway
- Peacock Alley
- Dean Banks at The Pompadour