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Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel

5.0 of 5
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB, Scotland
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Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel
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4.0 of 5 stars 779 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Princes street(26)
  • Friendly and helpful(15)
  • Castle view(14)
  • Great location(13)
  • Royal mile(10)
  • Caley bar(10)
  • Car park(8)
  • Air conditioning(8)
  • Swimming pool(8)
  • Would highly recommend(6)
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Alabama
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2012 NEW

The room was amazing--large and comfortable--and the service was exceptional. They even set us up for Afternoon Tea (I made arrangements prior since our arrival was right when they shut this service down)--we were the only ones having tea, but the service was attentive and far superior to certain other locations we visited.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

The hotel is located at the west end of Princess Street and is very convenient for getting around the city centre. It is close to the main shops and good restaurants in the city centre, and does a very good cooked breakfast buffet. Unfortunately it was being refurbished while we stayed. The front entrance has temporary flooring, the lifts were... More

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Chris Logan, Guest Relations Manager at Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel, responded to this review
May 31, 2012

Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to post a review following your recent stay with us. As you have correctly stated, we are currently undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment, which obviously does affect the presentation of certain areas within the hotel. Therefore, I do hope that you shall return to the 'Caley' again in the future to view... More

Düsseldorf
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Okay, when I arrived I was not exactly wearing an Armani Suit, but the welcome from the hotel staff was way more shabby than my blue jeans and polo shirt...! It rained cats and dogs when I parked directoy in front of the main entrance, and I was hoping for some help with the luggage or a valet service for... More

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Chris Logan, Guest Relations Manager at Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to post a review following your recent stay with us. Unfortunately however, it seems that you departed feeling somewhat disappointed with your overall experience with us. With regards to the lack of umbrellas being available on your arrival, as you have stated, we were suffering some extremely wet weather during the time... More

Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Hotel is under renovations but still very nice. All staff were very nice! Beds are a bit hard even in upgraded room with view of castle. Great location for shopping on Princes St but a small hike to Royal Mile.

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Chris Logan, Guest Relations Manager at Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to post a review following your recent stay with us. I am delighted to read your positive comments following your experience with us, especially with regards to the location of the hotel. Furthermore, I do hope that you will return to the 'Caley' again in the future. Kind regards, Chris Logan More

Airdrie, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My wife and I have stayed at this hotel as a gift from our son. The room was nice but view fom windows not good. Meals were good but not as good as elsewhere we have been to in Edinburgh. Try the Glenmorangie in your porridge to give you a boost in morning. Drink expensive but did not care as... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I use the Caledonian Hotel lounge regularly as a second office; so much more convivial for quiet discussions with clients than a clinical conference room. It is true that they are towards the end of a major refit but they continually re-arrange things to lessen the impact. The staff are an absolute credit to the hotel as really nothing is... More

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hartlepool
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

Our second stay at this hotel. It is very comfortable, high quality and well located. The refurb is only a little disturbing - there was no noise during our stay, just some wet paint signs and a temporary reception desk. The newly refurbished room was spacious, modern and comfortable though the view from 309 was very poor so we didnt... More

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Chris Logan, Guest Relations Manager at Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to post a review following your recent stay with us. It delights me to read your positive remarks with regards to your overall experience, and as correctly stated, we are currently under refurbishment it does appear that you have departed feeling more than satisfied. Furthermore, I do hope that you will return... More

South Wales
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Booked this hotel for my loved ones 40th birthday and cannot praise it enough. We stayed in the Cuthbert Suite which was large and beautifully decorated with a great view of the castle. The hotel had kindly presented two bottles of wine and a box of chocolates as a complimentary birthday gift, which was very much appreciated. Whilst the hotel... More

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Chris Logan, Guest Relations Manager at Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel, responded to this review
May 16, 2012

Dear guest, thank you for taking the time to post a review following your recent stay with us. I am delighted that we were able to assist in making your special occasion even more enjoyable, and I shall certainly pass on your kind remarks to the relevant departments. Furthermore, I do hope that you will have the opportunity of returning... More

Whitefish, Montana
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel when it was experiencing considerable remodeling prior to its induction into Hilton’s Waldorf-Astoria brand of hotels. The Caledonian is a beautiful property, with all the quirks of a very old hotel (interior hallways with windows that open into the principal hallways, etc). The room was large, as were the beds. The bathroom was also large,... More

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Houston, TX
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Have some bias toward Hilton because of hotel club membership. Stayed here for a week on vacation. Road construction and hotel renovations a bit inconvenient, but good quality rooms (old building, nice high ceilings) with good amenities. Breakfast (buffet bought with the room) was OK, though no day to day variety. Staff very accommodating -- we rented a car for... More

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Address: Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB, Scotland
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