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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The CaledonianvsApex Grassmarket Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian ranks significantly better than Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian ranks #8 in Edinburgh with accolades from 10 reviewers such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Oyster
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Jetsetter
Fodor's Show All Reviews
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB, Scotland
From $226/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "1903 center-city hotel built on top of a 19th-century red-sandstone railway station, a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
Star Service "Groups and meetings are the mainstay here, but tourists appreciate the fine location and authentic traditional elements that have been restored with perfection following the massive renovation." Full review
Frommer's "This place gets the silver medal rather than the gold. Silver is not something to be sniffed at." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler82.1
"The Waldorf-Astoria's adoption has been good for the beloved Caley, Edinburgh's most famous railway hotel." Full review
Time Out "A grand dame, lately rendered even grander." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Caledonian is a 241-room, luxury landmark hotel that reopened in 2012 after a major makeover by the Waldorf Astoria chain." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"An imposing and historic building in the heart of Edinburgh, with a Galvin restaurant and a Guerlain spa." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Sophisticated, beautifully renovated grande dame at the west end of Princes Street near Edinburgh Castle and the shops of George Street." Full review
Jetsetter "Opulent, old-world dame with Edinburgh Castle views and a stellar location on Edinburgh’s landmark thoroughfare." Full review
Fodor's "An imposing block of red sandstone..."The Caley" has imposing Victorian decor and beautifully restored interiors. ... The hotel's elegant guest rooms are sumptuous and understated." Full review
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide Time Out Star Service The Telegraph
31 - 35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2HS, Scotland
From $122/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "Centrally located and with good business facilities, the 171-room Apex has stylish, modern décor, large, luxurious bedrooms, a rooftop restaurant and great views of the castle."
Rough Guide "This ex-university building turned 175-bed business-oriented hotel has comfortable rooms, some with views to the Castle. Faces the happening Grassmarket."
Time Out "This 1996 debut venture from Apex was refurbished and extended just a couple of years later; more than a decade on, it remains a slick, contemporary venue in a brilliant location." Full review
Star Service "This value-focused hotel competes on its own level thanks to a plethora of amenities and a convenient location not far from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Not to be confused with the nearby Apex Edinburgh City hotel, this sibling has a gym, swimming pool and slightly better views." Full review
