Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 1212 reviews)
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Staff was friendly and helpful! Great breakfast in the morning!!
United States of AmericaMagnificent view of the castle. Room was spacious. Staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. I had a very early flight to catch the next morning, and staff provided a nice "to go" breakfast with coffee. Also need to mention the spa. I had an amazing treatment there, and would give it a solid 10 rating!
United States of Americacomfortable, elegant,old hotel with very accommodating staff. The bar served excellent drinks although the service was slow. Excellent breakfast.
United States of AmericaLarge reception staff were all knowledgeable and pleasant! Great location and excellent accommodations. Great bar area to relax. Breakfast was a highlight of the entire stay!
United States of AmericaRoom and bed were very comfortable. Location is excellent. Reception and Concierge Staff were very friendly and very helpful.
United States of AmericaWarm welcome and Malcolm and his team at concierge gave wonderful customer service
United KingdomBeautiful hotel, great location, lovely pool, fantastically attentive staff
United KingdomRoom was good. Beds not great. Overall very clean. Staff excellent.
United States of AmericaGreat breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff, great location with very good castle view room
United KingdomFriendly staff, perfect location, beautiful decoration, good pool
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Located 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 Center.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
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John
United States of America“Staff was friendly and helpful! Great breakfast in the morning!!”
LeslieUnited States of America“Magnificent view of the castle. Room was spacious. Staff was amazing, friendly and helpful. I had a very early flight to catch the next morning, and staff provided a nice "to go" breakfast with coffee. Also need to mention the spa. I had an...”
NancyUnited States of America“comfortable, elegant,old hotel with very accommodating staff. The bar served excellent drinks although the service was slow. Excellent breakfast.”
CharlesUnited States of America“Large reception staff were all knowledgeable and pleasant! Great location and excellent accommodations. Great bar area to relax. Breakfast was a highlight of the entire stay!”
IainUnited States of America“Room and bed were very comfortable. Location is excellent. Reception and Concierge Staff were very friendly and very helpful.”
Diane
United Kingdom“Warm welcome and Malcolm and his team at concierge gave wonderful customer service”
SarahUnited Kingdom“Beautiful hotel, great location, lovely pool, fantastically attentive staff”- DDanielUnited States of America“Room was good. Beds not great. Overall very clean. Staff excellent.”
AmerUnited Kingdom“Great breakfast, very helpful and friendly staff, great location with very good castle view room”
EmmaUnited Kingdom“Friendly staff, perfect location, beautiful decoration, good pool”
- What view is there from this room?The view from this room will either be of the city, or the roof of our Peacock AlleyAnswered on March 28, 2020
- Do any of the rooms have small kitchenette? I need fridge and blender for my special liquid diet. ThanksThank you - we do not have kitchen facilities in the bedrooms.Answered on March 28, 2020
- Hey there was going to be booking I was just wondering if the pool facilities are availableGood afternoon, I am pleased to confirm that the SPA facilities such as the pool are now openAnswered on May 3, 2021
- Hello This says sleeps 3 adults… I see only one bed stated ?? How does it work ? ThanksGood morning, thank you for the question. An extra bed is put in rooms for a 3rd guest. Kind regardsAnswered on March 18, 2022
- is the spa and pool included in the price?Thank you kindly for your question. All of our guests receive complimentary access to use our Swimming Pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and fitness ..Answered on June 15, 2021
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Grazing by Mark Greenaway
Food: British, Scottish
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Peacock Alley
Food: British
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour
Dean Banks at The Pompadour
Food: British, Scottish, Seafood
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Travel Proud
This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
House rules
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian include:
- Double
- Suite
- Quad
- Twin
- Single
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian by:
- Taxi 20min
- Bus 30min
- Tram 35min
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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
- Personal trainer
- Temporary art galleries
- Beauty services
- Locker rooms
- Swimming pool
- Facial treatments
- Waxing services
- Makeup services
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Body treatments
- Spa facilities
- Steam room
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Foot bath
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Couples' massage
- Full-body massage
- Fitness
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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has 3 restaurants:
- Grazing by Mark Greenaway
- Peacock Alley
- Dean Banks at The Pompadour
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The prices at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, there's 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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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is 2,950 feet from the center of Edinburgh.
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Check-in at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
