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Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

5 Stars

  Princes Street - EH1 2AB - Edinburgh, United Kingdom View Map
Area: Old Town - New Town

This 5 star hotel is located in the city centre of Edinburgh and was established in 1903. It is close to the Edinburgh Castle. The Hotel has 3 restaurants, 2 bars, a conference room, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre/gym. All 238 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, safe, internet access, trouser press and ironing set.
The Caledonian is set in a grand railway building, made from local sandstone. In Edinburgh’s West End, the hotel is next to Princes Street Gardens, and former guests include Nelson Mandela and Sean Connery.

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Hotel Details

Lobby

The lobby is large and is very elegant. There is a large staircase and a lounge leading off of it.

Exterior

It is a traditional building and is one of Edinburgh's most distinguished hotels. It was originally built in 1903 as part of the old Caledonian railway station. It does have a wing which was built in later years.

Rooms

Many of the bedrooms have been renovated recently to a very high standard - these are now sold as superior rooms. The decor is beautiful and the bathroom's are marble. The standard rooms are more basic but are still in a fair condition. There is a view of Edinburgh Castle from some rooms.

Restaurant

There are two restaurants. The Pompadour restaurant is decorated in soft pastels with delicate murals on the walls. The Gazebo restaurant is less formal and offers a wide variety of meals in relaxed surroundings. There is also an infomal wine bar which is open to the public and a smaller, intimate cocktail bar.

Hotel facilities

  •  Car Parking
  •  Non smoking rooms
  •  Fitness Center
  •  Lifts 4
  •  Indoor Swimmingpool
  •  Disabled Facilities
  •  Restaurant
  •  Check-in at From 14:00
  •  Laundry Service
  •  Beauty Center
  •  Sauna
  •  Lightboard available
  •  Projector available
  •  Meeting room
  •  Baby sitting
  •  Shops
  •  Solarium
  •  Other Facilities ON REQUEST
  •  Voltage 240
  •  Single rooms 42
  •  Twin rooms 104
  •  Double rooms 72
  •  Triple rooms 9
  •  Suite rooms 22

The Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is perfect for who wants to travel by car. The hotel is ideal for sports lovers. The hotel is perfect for swimmers. The Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers disabled facilities. Guests can use the hotel's restaurant. The Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers a laundry service. The Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers wellness features. Guests have access to an overhead projector to better support meetings, etc.. There is a projector available for the use in meetings. The hotel offers business facilities. The hotel is ideal for families with small children. The accommodation is suitable for those who love shopping. There is a solarium on the premises.

The hotel provides either its own car park or a nearby one with a special agreement; being not included in the room price, for a paid parking the payment have to be carried out directly on the spot.

Rooms facilities

  •  Television
  •  Direct Dial Telephone
  •  Mini Bar
  •  Hairdryer
  •  Trouser Press
  •  Alarm Clock
  •  Radio
  •  Movies

The Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers the use of a TV in the rooms. Accommodation has direct dial telephone in all rooms. The Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers a minibar service. The Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian rooms offers the use of an hairdryer. The hotel offers its guests the use of an pants iron (trouser press) . The hotel offers a wake up service for guests. The accommodation offers a radio service for its guests. The Hotel Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers a movie service.

 Public transport

  • Airport: EDI
  • Time to the Airport: 30 MIN
  • Distance from the airport: 15 KM
  • Distance from Railway Station: 2 KM
  • Time to the bus stop: 15 MIN

 Guests' Reviews


Sheffield, United Kingdom
10/11/2007

Very Good: 4.1/5 More Details

What a lovely hotel for a special occasion!

A great hotel for a special treat. location was excellent with fantastic views of the castle. i would certainly stay again.

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