The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

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A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a decorative clock.
A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ornate moldings, and a chandelier. Tables are set with blue chairs and potted plants.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.
A living room with a blue sofa, two round coffee tables, and a view of a church steeple through large windows.
A staircase with a chandelier and a framed picture of trees.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 2AB
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, George Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Two Queen Beds Premier Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Robert Louis Stevenson Suite with Castle View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sir Conan Doyle Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sir Walter Scott Suite with Castle View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sir Robert Louis Stevenson Suite with Castle View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King One Bedroom Suite with Castle View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Accessible Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Alexander Graham Bell Suite with Castle View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Premier Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Premier Room with Castle View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Caledonian Suite with Castle View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Junior Suite with Castle View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Premier Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Premier with Castle View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Queen Beds Premier Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Premier Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Queen Bed Premier Room with Castle View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Billy Garioch Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Terrace Suite with Castle View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a hot 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.

The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open selected days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and a full-service spa. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to massages, body treatments or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Princes Street and 4 minutes on foot from George Street
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 8 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2336 square feet (217 square metres) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a sauna, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton.

This Edwardian Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Dean Banks Pompadour – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.
Grazing by Mark Greenaway – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The Lounge – On-site brasserie. Open daily.
The Caley Bar – This bar serves dinner and light fare. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 19.50 per day); discounts available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 30 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Dean Banks Pompadour
  • Grazing by Mark Greenaway
  • The Caley Bar
  • The Lounge

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2,336 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1903
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 77 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 30 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 19.50 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Caledonian Edinburgh Waldorf Astoria
Caledonian Waldorf Astoria
Caledonian Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh
Edinburgh Caledonian Waldorf Astoria
Edinburgh Waldorf Astoria
Waldorf Astoria Caledonian
Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Edinburgh
Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Caledonian Hotel Edinburgh
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh Caledonian
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian Scotland
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh Caledonian Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh The Caledonian
The Caledonian Edinburgh Curio Collection by Hilton
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotel
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton Edinburgh

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay! Great location.
Beautiful lobby flowers!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great historical hotel with great staff. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All employees were extremely polite and welcoming from the ladies at from desk to those working in the spa facilities and then in all restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff are attentive and the property is well located to walk most places in Edinburgh. Breakfast was great as well. Would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay. Beautiful hotel, attentive staff and excellent breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, staff super friendly, breakfast excellent. Pool is a great amenity and has set times when children are allowed. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Avery good stay with good extensive breakfast Pool excellent Room very good except for the blocked sink which was slow to drain staff were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location next to the castle, and great facilities like the the pool and spa for down time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and warm welcoming hotel. Staff were very courteous and efficient. Lovely room and communal areas. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a bit of a delayed checkin, the room was great, the location great, the staff trention is amazing. One of the best hotels i have stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
really good, beautiful hotel, great location. Staff were brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room beautiful hotel bar and really friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are fabulous. Room amazing. Beautifully furnushed. Superb location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. Me and my family felt so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about our stay was lovely. Would definitely return and recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge was excellent at helping us arrange taxis to and from place. Really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are brilliant. Everyone we encountered were most pleasant and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room excellent the staff where polite and helpful and I would say the best staff I have met at any hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, fantastic room and lovely cocktails!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Lovely helpful friendly staff on arrival and throughout , doorman fab .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service and hospitality was amazing. Staff where helpful and friendly. Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026