Nira Caledoniavs94DR
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Nira Caledonia is the choice of most writers compared to 94DR. Nira Caledonia is ranked #17 in Edinburgh with praise from 8 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Oyster.
Nira Caledonia
6 - 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh EH3 6EF, Scotland
From $92/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Luxurious adjoining townhouses with romantic interiors and stunningly restored staircases."
Jetsetter
"A stay at Nira Caledonia places you in the heart of Edinburgh, walking distance from St. Stephens Centre and Georgian House. This 4-star hotel is close to Princes Street Gardens and..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A gracious and impeccably renovated Georgian townhouse, offers 30 guestrooms so large they easily qualify as suites." Full review
Time Out
"Perhaps one of the most confusing hotels in Edinburgh, Number 10 is tucked away at 10 Gloucester Place on the fringes of the New Town and Stockbridge." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 28-room NiraCaledonia is a seriously upscale boutique occupying a charming 18th-century property in Edinburgh's New Town." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If a hotel can be the soul of discretion, this quietly confident hotel is it — this place is for those who want luxury that whispers, rather than shouts." Full review
Fodor's
"A modern and worldly boutique hotel on the edge of the New Town, Nira Caledonia defiantly casts aside old Edinburgh luxury in favor of contemporary comfort and style." Full review
Frommer's
"This 28-room boutique hotel eschews traditional tartan in favor of a dramatic black-and-gold color scheme." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A pair of stunningly well-preserved Georgian townhouses in Edinburgh’s New Town provides the setting for Nira Caledonia, a high-end boutique hotel that ticks all the boxes, from local color and historical character to luxe, thoughtful comforts and swanky contemporary style" Full review
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Inside the rooms all the clichés of Scottish kitsch are studiously avoided — the décor is clean and contemporary, with subtle nods rather than full-blown bows to the past.
94DR
94 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5AF, Scotland
From $170/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Flatscreen TV
Michelin Guide
"Victorian terraced house on the main road into the city. Brightly tiled hallway leads to retro-style lounge with honesty bar."
Rough Guide
"A boutique guesthouse offering three different styles with its couture, bespoke and tailored rooms. Front-facing rooms have a view of Arthur’s Seat. £81–100."
Fodor's
"Like owners Paul Lightfoot and John MacEwan—a self-described "high-octane" couple—94DR reaches for the stars with its stylish decor and contemporary trappings." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This Southside guesthouse may be a little out of the way, but rivals the best boutique hotels for sheer style, wit and professionalism." Full review
Frommer's
"As a B&B it's a cut above." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Slightly off the beaten track, this peaceful and elegant boutique guesthouse in a sensitively restored Victorian townhouse has six individually designed bedrooms with views over either the Salisbury Crags or the Pentland Hills." Full review