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Fraoch HousevsWaldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is preferred by most professionals compared to Fraoch House. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is ranked #15 in Edinburgh with positive reviews from 7 sources such as Fodor's, oyster.com and Time Out.
Fraoch House
Rough Guide
Oyster
Fodor's
66 Pilrig St., Edinburgh EH6 5AS, Scotland
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
Rough Guide "A relaxing nine-bedroom guesthouse with a slick, modern look created by its young owners."
Oyster Upscale
"The nine-room upscale Fraoch House is a quirky Victorian bed-and-breakfast on a quiet, timeless side street off Leith Walk." Full review
Fodor's "This popular option manages to combine a homey feel and stylish decor. ... The rooms, however, have a much more contemporary feel."
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
