The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

5.0 star property
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Indoor pool
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2AB
  • Princes Street
    1 min walk
  • Princes Street Gardens
    2 min walk
  • George Street
    4 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    24 min drive

Room options

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Caledonian)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Carriage)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Sir Walter Scott)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Sir Conan Doyle)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, View (Billy Garioch)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds, View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Connecting Rooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Alexander Graham Bell )

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Single Bed, View

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Robert L Suitevenson)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and within a 5-minute walk of George Street. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Grassmarket and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University of Edinburgh.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grassmarket - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 11 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Johnnie Walker Princes Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peacock Alley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama Edinburgh Lothian Road - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Edwardian Edinburgh hotel in West End with 3 restaurants
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Spa at The Caledonian has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 241 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This Edwardian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at Dean Banks Pompadour, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 2336 square feet (217 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Dean Banks Pompadour - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Grazing by Mark Greenaway - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Lounge - Onsite brasserie. Open daily.
The Caley Bar - This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Bulgarian, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (GBP 35 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 35 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Off-site parking within 1640 ft (GBP 19.50 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 30 per person
  • 3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Dean Banks Pompadour
  • Grazing by Mark Greenaway
  • The Lounge
  • The Caley Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in reception
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space (2336 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 8

Spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Couples dining
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 77 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 30 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 35 per night
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 35 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 19.50 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Caledonian Edinburgh Waldorf Astoria
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Edinburgh Caledonian Waldorf Astoria
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Waldorf Astoria Caledonian
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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Scotland
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The Caledonian Edinburgh Curio Collection by Hilton
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The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Abdulaziz

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC was NOT working in my room. My room was like microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bait and switch
We decided to splurge and enjoy our two nights in Edinburgh at the Caledonian. I rarely leave reviews, but it felt like we experienced a bait and switch which I think others should be aware of before booking. Although the Caledonian is special property in a great location, we were very disappointed, and the value compared to other hotels was poor. Based on other reviews and our experience, I think they likely have many very nice rooms, but they also several that aren’t as nice and unfortunately we were given the small, not nice room despite paying the prices and seeing the photos of what look like much nicer rooms for the room we booked. It unfortunately felt like a bait and switch and made the experience quite sour, and certainly was not worth the price. I really wish we could leave a positive review but here were the main issues: - our floor was under construction and the hallways were filled with furniture, the odour of of fresh paint, and workers coming and going all the time as they worked on the rooms and moved items in the service elevator near to our room - very poor water pressure, the shower was functional but only if holding the wand in your hand - one very small, high-up exterior window (maybe 1ft by 2ft) in room that made it so you couldn’t see outside and enjoy the view because of the height and shape - they didn’t restock the tea/coffee station when cleaning so we ran out of tea after the first night - no dressing mirror in the room except normal mirror above s
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Condition and hotel staff were Excellent. Bar prices pricey.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what you expect from a 5-star hotel. Worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cristina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel charged me twice for my stay at the hotel. $8600 and $7980 Which are not the rates that I should be charged. We have contacted the hotel multiple times. They don’t answer and of our messages or calls.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue with the property was that the parking garage was closed for construction. But not a big deal overall as parking was available at the NCP across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful hotel. It was recently refurbished. There was a good restaurant right across the street. The bar at the hotel was very nice and quiet. It’s a great place to hang out with friends. There’s also a lounge area that serves food and drink from the bar And the restaurant. Other than the cost, I would highly recommend this hotel. It’s right on Princess Street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

chris

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caley not what used to be
Very tired Ac didn’t work Never tried moving us Service was poor in the bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, restaurants and walking distance to the central Edinburgh
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel but note pets are not allowed in restaurant's or bars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin Palmer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wonderful staff of the Caledonian make this hotel! From the front desk to the Caley Bar, the staff are absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satyanarayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and property, close to everything about town
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

daniel, WEEHAWKEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the air conditioning was not working
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Eric, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s lovely and they try hard. I don’t think they share notes well as we were promised items the next day that were not delivered. Climate control in room was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Etedal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays ever in Europe, staff were amazing.. room and views.. surrounding area!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was superb for accessing all attractions and dining. Straight line to the airport by public transportation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024