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Location

The luxury hotel lies in the heart of the city, at the west end of Princes Street. Just a stone’s throw away there are various bars, restaurants, shops as well as historical sights are all waiting to be discovered. Excellent transport links can be found right outside the hotel. It is just a 10-minute walk to Waverly Station and the airport can be conveniently reached in around 20 minutes on public transport. Murrayfield stadium and the Edinburgh International Conference Centre are both around a 10-minute walk away.

Facilities

The hotel was built in 1903. The hotel has 251 rooms, including 21 suites, 10 single rooms and 219 double rooms, which are located on 7 storeys and are reachable by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a car hire service, medical assistance, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service. Bicycle storage is also available. Daily newspapers are available for purchase. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. Other amenities available include an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Guests will also find slippers in their rooms. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The pool complex ensures comfortable swimming with its indoor and outdoor pools and pleasantly heated water. Children can enjoy a special swimming area just for them. Sun loungers and parasols on the sun terrace create a perfect space for guests to relax and unwind. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking, golf and horse riding are available. With water skiing, windsurfing, jet skiing and sailing available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. Guests can enjoy a wide range of indoor sports, including a gym, billiards, bowling, squash, callisthenics and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon, massage treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and a solarium. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2023. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Dining facilities include a breakfast room, a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. Catering options include bed and breakfast and half board. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Diet meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.

Features

Air Conditioning Baby High Chair BabySitting Bar Bathrobes Beauty Salon Bicycle storage Bike ($) Breakfast Room Breakfast Service Broadband Internet Buffet Restaurant Business Services Central Heating Children's play area Coffee / Tea Making Facilities Concierge Conference Room Conference / Banquet Facility Connecting Rooms Cots (on Request) Currency Exchange Service Dining Room Disabled Access Disabled Facilities Double Glazed Windows Fax Golf Course Gym/fitness facilities Hair Dryer Heated Pool In-House Movies Individual Heating Indoor Pool Internet Corner ($) Ironing Facilities Jacuzzi King-size beds Maid Service Massage Medical Service Minibar / Fridge Multilingual Staff Night Porter On Shuttle Route Outdoor Pool Parking Pets Allowed (on Request) Phone Porterage Radio Restaurant Room Service SPA Safe Satellite or Cable TV Sauna Self Service Laundry Facilities Shops Shower Solarium Steam Room Swimming Pool TV Trouser Press WhirlpoolView more

Description

The following services and amenities are available, but with **reduced service**: Concierge, Fitness Center, Breakfast, On-site Restaurant(s), Pool, Room Service, Spa, Valet Parking.Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian is one of Edinburgh's most significant landmarks. Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway building hotel nestles in the shadow of the imposing Edinburgh Castle. Its reputation for style and excellence has attracted international visitors and notable personalities for over one hundred years.

Admire some of the best views in Edinburgh from our 241 guest rooms and suites and dine at our award-winning restaurant, Grazing by Mark Greenaway.

At Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, experience the grandeur of the Peacock Alley, formerly the station concourse and ticket office, now a haven for afternoon tea and elegant evening drinks. Treat yourself to some of the finest Scottish whiskies at The Caley Bar, or indulge at the Uk's only Guerlain Spa, a sanctuary of luxury and relaxation, home to a luxurious swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and two gyms.

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian is one of the most splendid venues Edinburgh has to offer for meetings, events and weddings. Since opening in 1903, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian is one of the most splendid venues Edinburgh has to offer for meetings, events and weddings. Since opening in 1903, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian has staged many prestigious events, from extravagant wedding celebrations and star-packed parties to lavish corporate gatherings and grand banquets.

Features

Air conditioning in public areas 24-hour reception Hotel safe Currency exchange facilities Cloakroom Lift access Mobile phone coverage Wired Internet Laundry service* Wi-fi Room service Car park Garage Wheelchair-accessible Gym Check-out hour Newspapers Check-in hour Bellboy service Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) Multilingual staff Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) Local and international calls Luggage room Valet parking* Towels and bed linen at surcharge Late Check-out Smoke detector Electric kettle hotel American Express Bathroom Suites Internet access Set menu dinner Golf course Bar Special dietary options Bus/Train station Ski slopes Conference room Individually adjustable air conditioning Hot breakfast Year of construction Nearest Bus / Metro Stop Shower Restaurant Non-smoking area Brunch HighchairsView more

* To pay at the Hotel

Rooms features

Internet access Wi-fi NO Smoking rooms Number of bedrooms

Description

This 5 star hotel is located in the city centre of Edinburgh and was established in 1903. It is a short drive away from the Edinburgh Castle. The Hotel has 2 restaurants, 2 bars, a conference room, a coffee shop, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness centre/gym. All 241 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, safe, trouser press, ironing set and air conditioning.

Features

Business Center Coffe shop Concierge Elevator/Lift Safe deposit box (at reception) Sauna Swimming Pool

Rooms features

Air Conditioning Hair Dryer Minibar Radio TV Trouser press

Description

The Caledonian, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel - 'The Caley' as it's known by locals - is an Edinburgh institution. Once a grand Victorian railway hotel, it opened in 1903, above the now closed Princes Street railway station. Generations of visitors from near and far have enjoyed had unforgettable moments in the hotel for everything from such as choosing discovering a favorite whisky in the Caley Bar, to being married in lavish style. Champagne Afternoon Tea has become a local tradition, served daily in stunning surroundings. Admire the hotel's original entrance from Princes Street, against the backdrop of the world famous Edinburgh Castle. With its central locale and proximity to boutique shopping on George Street, the best of Scotland's golf courses, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) as well as onward local and international transport links, this Edinburgh city centre hotel makes an elegant setting for visitors, business travelers and events alike. The classically styled rooms with understated quality make your stay comfortable. Whilst the chic, oak paneled boardroom can eloquently host briefings and the stunning Castle Suite boast the most elegant interior of any bal ***Due to a refurbishment programme the hotel will not be able to offer guests car parking facilities.
The hotel’s on-going refurbishment programme is due to be completed in the summer of 2012, after which the hotel will become part of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.