Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian

Located just a 1-minute walk from Princes Street in Edinburgh, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian luxury hotel features a modern leisure club and unimpeded views of Edinburgh Castle. The bars, restaurants and shops of George Street are less than a 5-minute walk away. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Originally built as part of Edinburgh’s central railway station in 1903, each room at the luxury Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh features a flat-screen TV, a luxurious bathroom with designer toiletries and flaccid bathrobes, as well as unimpeded views of Edinburgh Castle. Guests can enjoy access to the Guerlain Spa, the first and only one of its kind in the UK, offering a wide range of treatments, including a steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi ®, swimming pool and modern gym.

Guests can enjoy a choice of two restaurants, Pompadour’s fine dining and Mark Greenaway’s more casual Grazing. Peacock Alley now offers afternoon tea formerly the station’s contest and ticket office, while The Caley Bar provides guests and the general public with bar food, drinks and masterclasses / tastings.

It is a 20-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle and UNESCO heritage site and Edinburgh Old Town. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian is just a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Conference Center in Edinburgh.

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

Full list of services and amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Services & Extras

  • Tickets to attractions or shows (additional charge)

Pets

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits (additional charge)
  • Bottle of water
  • Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • Kid meals (additional charge)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

  • Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 25 per day.
  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking and secured parking

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Ticket service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Strollers
  • Children television networks
  • Books, DVDs, music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Shoeshine (additional charge)
  • Ironing service (additional charge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
  • Business center
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Bridal suite
  • VIP room facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Newspapers (additional charge)
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Indoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage (additional charge)
  • Couples massage (additional charge)
  • Back massage (additional charge)
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Hammam
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage (additional charge)
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • German
  • Greek
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Maltese
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Chinese

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