The Knight Residence by MansleyvsWaldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian scores significantly better than The Knight Residence by Mansley. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian comes in at 87 with endorsements from 10 publications such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Star Service.
The Knight Residence by Mansley
12 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, Scotland
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Lonely Planet
"It has a good central location in a quiet street only a few minutes' walk from the Grassmarket." Full review
Fodor's
"About 10 minutes from the Grassmarket, the Knight is made up of 19 different apartments that offer good value and convenient locations."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Well-designed, nicely furnished, generously equipped and immaculately maintained, with the great bonus of cheap parking in the city centre." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian 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 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
"A grand dame, lately rendered even grander." Full review
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
9.0
"An imposing and historic building in the heart of Edinburgh, with a Galvin restaurant and a Guerlain spa." Full review
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
"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