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Hilton Edinburgh CarltonvsWaldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is preferred by most writers compared to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian comes in at #8 in Edinburgh with accolades from 10 reviewers including Time Out, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Oyster
Time Out
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Star Service
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Hilton Edinburgh Carlton's biggest selling point is its location -- right in the heart of Edinburgh within walking distance of pretty much everything." Full review
Time Out "The big one on the bridge." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A big, glossy city centre hotel with a strong corporate identity." Full review
Jetsetter "A classic four-star hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, with breakfast, late check-out and an optional dinner voucher." Full review
Star Service "This functional, city-plotted hotel competes well with the Apex International, although it lacks its square-on castle views." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Travel + Leisure Star Service
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out Oyster The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Jetsetter
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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
