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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The CaledonianvsArdmor House

Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian scores significantly higher than Ardmor House. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian comes in at #8 in Edinburgh with accolades from 10 publications including Jetsetter, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
8/10
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB, Scotland
From $226/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Travel + Leisure 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 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 Frommer's
"This place gets the silver medal rather than the gold. Silver is not something to be sniffed at." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
82.1
"The Waldorf-Astoria's adoption has been good for the beloved Caley, Edinburgh's most famous railway hotel." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A grand dame, lately rendered even grander." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"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 Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"An imposing and historic building in the heart of Edinburgh, with a Galvin restaurant and a Guerlain spa." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
94.0
"Sophisticated, beautifully renovated grande dame at the west end of Princes Street near Edinburgh Castle and the shops of George Street." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Opulent, old-world dame with Edinburgh Castle views and a stellar location on Edinburgh’s landmark thoroughfare." Full review
Fodor's 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
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Ardmor House
7/10
74 Pilrig St., Edinburgh EH6 5AS, Scotland
From $0/night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Flatscreen TV
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Comfortable, laid-back guesthouse on a quiet residential street."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The 'gay-owned, straight-friendly' Ardmor is a stylishly renovated Victorian house with five en suite bedrooms, and all those little touches that make a place special." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Victorian townhouse with some lovely original features combined with smart contemporary decor."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This excellent guesthouse combines the original features of a Victorian home with stylish contemporary furnishings." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A carefully styled b&b, as boutique as they come, offering an unexpected helping of urban chic in a modest Victorian villa." Full review

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