Tigerlily HotelvsWaldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Tigerlily Hotel scores marginally higher than Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. Tigerlily Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 10 sources like Time Out, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
Tigerlily Hotel Show All Reviews
125 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4JN, Scotland
From $158/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Classic Georgian townhouse concealing a funky, boutique interior... Luxurious."
Concierge
"It's an enclave for local thirty- and fortysomething professionals who aren't into the tartan-and-whisky charm of their forebears' haunts and want to party in a cool urban scene."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Tigerlily is housed in an historic Georgian townhouse, but inside, it's thoroughly modern." Full review
Rough Guide
"A glitzy boutique hotel, bar and restaurant that epitomizes the new “gorgeous” George St. A classic Georgian townhouse transformed into a flamboyant design extravaganza."
Time Out
"The bedrooms are designed to the hilt... this remains one of the best-loved hotels in the city, to say nothing of its visually opulent bar, restaurant or nightclub." Full review
Frommer's
"The 33 rooms and suites ooze sex appeal, seductively outfitted in bright Designers Guild fabrics, bespoke four posters." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Tigerlily is all about cocktails and shoes and shopping and partying." Full review
Jetsetter
"Edinburgh's hippest boutique hotel, with an award-winning restaurant and a prime George Street location - includes breakfast." Full review
Fodor's
"On hip George Street, this boutique hotel has everything a girl could imagine... for a night away from home."
Independent
"Want to party? You’ll likely spot the queues at the chi-chi basement cocktail bar before you realise this is also an extravagantly designed hotel kitted out with plenty of night-out frills"
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