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Reviews of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian 5 stars

Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, United Kingdom

#52 of 166 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1198 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had to go to the front desk twice and insist.

    the final response of the front desk when we thought the room we were given was not the one we paid for. It was probably the smallest and darkest room in the hotel, with views on rubbish and car park. Certainly not 30sqm as advertised. As the hotel was full, we were given the Conan Doyle Suite.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable, hospitable, professional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast too expensive

    Excellent staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely 😍 place but a bit short on bathroom delivery!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room with Two Double Beds and Castle View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was booked to have BIDET but didn't have one. Don't laugh. Lol. It's quite important. 😆 🤣. I have four bathrooms in my house and they all are crowded with bidets!! That is a criteria!!

    The location was great and the breakfast plus the staff were marvellous 👍 😀 👌!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    8.0
    Excellent choice for business travellers
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some parts of the room look somewhat dated. Very small print though.

    Staff, location, and facilities (spa/bar) were all excellent. Great suggestions for restaurants from the concierge team.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyable celebration experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Carriage Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Building is old so large and floors can creak but that can’t be helped and didn’t really detract from our enjoyment.

    We were welcomed and given an upgrade and a free breakfast and treated for an occasion. It’s a beautiful hotel and was a lovely experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Hotel and staff were excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Hotel was perfectly situated in the main city center. Very easy to visit the surrounding areas

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, we wouldn't hesitate to use the hotel again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noise in corridor due to proximity of the service room no other issues

    Breakfast was excellent Room was good but near a service room so was a bit noisy at certain points in the trip staff were very attentive and friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    on the whol;e we enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Noisy room and had to be moved, Not the most comfortable bed.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. good location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room with Castle View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water sometimes lukewarm.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic hard working staff, so friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Carriage Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the prices ie afternoon tea for 2 -£120, that is just ridiculous. Breakfast £75 for 2 - we would of loved to eat at the property but the prices were well out of our range.

    The staff were really really friendly, they couldn’t be more helpful/polite.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    7.0
    A grand hotel which is only just meeting your needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are parts of the hotel which feel a little tired. The Spa really needs some work and is dirty in places. The room had only 2 plug sockets. Really tricky for chargers and hairdryers etc. Housekeeping didn’t service our room during the day so after a long days sight seeing coming back to a messy room was disappointing- we had to vacate the room to allow them to clean it. A real shame. Service was poor in the bars and Peacock Alley - I think they are understaffed. The afternoon tea was not freshly made with sandwiches which had clearly just been removed from the fridge resulting in cold, dry sandwiches. The cakes were really cold too. Really disappointing

    A gorgeous hotel which is in a great location. Helpful concierge and front desk staff. Room was lovely and large. Highly recommend Grazing restaurant and the breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Very kind and friendly staff in a very grand and exquisite building
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My wife and I were underwhelmed by the spa facilities and the layout of the room where the tv was facing the door.

    It had a very grand feeling about it. We were given a little welcome package and were upgraded to a King Suite as we were celebrating our anniversary. All the staff were amazing and friendly and would recommend to family and friends.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful building and fantastic staff but uncomfortable bed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was exceptional. But whenever we encounter a room advertised as a “double bed” that turns out to be two single beds pushed together - we have an issue with comfort. A standard double bed would have been much more acceptable.

    The whole experience was exceptional. The history of the building was of interest and the staff made us feel welcome at all times.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Dean Restaurant is managed separately from hotel and it was a let down with quality of food for the price. if you stay a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dean Restaurant

    lovely

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was cold, but staff kindly provided an electric heater.

    The staff were fantastic - welcoming and very helpful. The location couldn’t have been better. Great selection at breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Really great location, Scottish breakfast was amazing and people were relaxed and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Carriage Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very cold and took 20 hours to warm up and the bathroom was cold during the whole stay, we requested extra blankets to keep warm and it took 3 requests and 8 hours before they arrived, as we only stayed for 2 nights this became an issue on the overall stay.

    Breakfast was great People were lovely Facility was historical and really interesting We were given an upgrade and it was really appreciated as it was a bigger room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I went to the hotel to watch scotland France. Whe. We got back there was no room in the bars and were told we could not get a drink. When we

    Fab location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    Very pleased thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower in the room went cold in the morning.

    Breakfast was fantastic, really very very good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    8.0
    it was pleasant however the hidden parking charge was annoying
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cost

    Service

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    7.0
    Generally nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Carriage Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool area is tiered and a bit dirty. Poor quality for price of hotel. Air con in room so loud we couldn’t use it meaning we couldn’t heat the room up.

    Bed very comfortable, staff very kind. Room quiet and dark at night.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Carriage Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was not as advertised

    We treated ourselves to a “posher” hotel than we usually have, customer service was five stars!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Good but expected better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar closed early. No residents bar.

    Almost everything. Door man was particularly friendly and informative.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food cold overcooked tea cold. For £76.00 we expected something better.

    Hotel superb only down side was breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    9.0
    Actually fantastic stay helpful friendly staff will definitely return this coming Christmas 24
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    double room very small!

    Location great! Room double room very small but clean and well serviced breakfast very good.

    Stayed in December 2023

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