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Hotel Du Vin & BistrovsWaldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hotel du Vin & Bistro is preferred by most professionals compared to Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. Hotel du Vin & Bistro is ranked #6 in Edinburgh with praise from 8 reviews including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Star Service.
Hotel Du Vin & Bistro
Michelin Guide
Star Service
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Time Out
11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ , Scotland
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Boutique hotel featuring unique modern murals and dark wood, wine-themed bedrooms; located close to the Royal Mile."
Star Service "Located in a former asylum that was once the city's most feverish prison, this is one of those places that earns its respect from the dining function." Full review
Frommer's "This boutique chain revolving around, and reveling in, wine seems as inspired an idea today as it was when the first property opened in 1994." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The Hotel du Vin& Bistro is an upscale boutique hotel occupying an 18th-century asylum in the center of Edinburgh, within walking distance of most the city's attractions." Full review
Fodor's "Leave it to one of the U.K.'s most forward-thinking chains to convert a Victorian-era asylum into this understated luxury property." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The bistro-centered Du Vin chain has built its hip reputation on bold remodelings of unlikely edifices." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Hotel du Vin group is known for its imaginative use of historically interesting buildings and this branch in the Old Town — close to the old Royal Infirmary and well-placed for exploring — is no exception." Full review
Time Out "Edinburgh joined the select posse of UK towns and cities with a Hotel du Vin in late 2008, and its sheer, well-executed reliability has made it a discreet hit ever since." Full review
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
