"Staff was over the top! Maintance appeared when called and the concierge actually walked me to the bank. Front desk escorted us to the room when we c ... " More
City center retreat
At this West End hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Princes Street and George Street, both within a 5-minute walk. Grassmarket and Royal Mile are also within half a mile (1 km).
Renovated in 2014
A full-service spa, a health club, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 8 conference rooms, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. You'll appreciate the indoor pool, bar/lounge, and coffee shop.
Free WiFi, flat-screen TVs
The 241 guestrooms feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and thoughtful touches like espresso makers and bathrobes. 24-hour room service, minibars, and premium bedding are also available.
Mar 10, 2020 by Dale MacPhee, General Manager
Thank you so much for your wonderful rating and comment. We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us, and our team was able to make you feel valued and cared for. I hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back to stay with us in the future. Best wishes, Dale MacPhee General Manager
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 9 2020 to March 1 2021 (dates subject to change):
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2336 square feet (217 square meters) and includes conference space. A spa tub, a sauna, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian was completed in 2014. This Edwardian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge) , Offsite parking discounted rates available
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has a restaurant on site.
Grazing by Mark Greenaway - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Peacock Alley - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
The Caley Bar - This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Guerlain Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
This property can only accept bookings for essential travel or stays. You may be asked to provide evidence of this on arrival. For more information, check local advisories before you book.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings. The property affirms that it follows sanitization practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.