Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

A historic building from 1903, the hotel is a former rail station with Victorian style, renovated with modern luxury. An icon on Edinburgh’s famous Princes Street, the Scottish capital's main shopping street, it is handy for shopping and offers views of Edinburgh Castle.

The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has the only Guerlain spa in the UK, with custom-built cabins and exclusive use of Guerlain products for luxurious pampering and skincare. The spa offers massages, manicures and pedicures, facials, body scrubs, waxing, makeup and eye services, as well as special treatments for mums-to-be and couples.

The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh has a well-equipped gym with cardio and resistance machines as well as free weights, plus a large heated indoor swimming pool. For relaxation, there is a steam room, sauna and Jacuzzi.

The closest airport is Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), and the hotel is conveniently located a mere 7 miles away. Bus 100 can get you to within a 2-minute walk of the building for around £5 in just over 20min, while the T50 tram costs around the same but takes more than 30min with a 5-minute walk. Expect to pay around £26 for a taxi.

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian boasts nine meeting rooms, including conference rooms, function suites with castle view, and a ballroom with capacity for 300 guests. The hotel has a dedicated team for planning events, audio/video equipment hire, a business centre, and a fax and photocopying service.

The Pompadour by Galvin is the upscale restaurant of the establishment, offering 5-course menus and a wine selection, with views of Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. The Galvin Brasserie De Luxe is a Michelin Bib Gourmand-winning bistro offering generous bistro food and a buffet breakfast. Peacock Alley, formerly the old station ticket office, provides an intimate setting for coffee or afternoon tea. Then for an outing later in the day, the Caley Bar offers a range of whiskies, cocktails, champagnes and other drinks with an Oriental Express-style interior.

The Waldorf Astoria has babysitting services available, and children’s films, high chairs and travel cots for hire, as well as children’s menus in restaurants.

The Queen Carriage rooms pay tribute to the building's rail station past and ooze personality with the Railway themed décor, bedding, and tea and coffee facilities. Other amenities include a Nespresso coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and an elegant bathroom with bathrobes and slippers by Salvatore Ferragamo.

In addition to daily housekeeping, the Waldorf Astoria offers a laundry service, dry cleaning, trouser press and ironing service, as well as shoe shining.

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is located at Princes Street in Old Town, 0.7 km from the centre of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is the closest landmark to Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian.

Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian offers free Wi-Fi.

Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is 9.9 km from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is 57.5 km from Dundee.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has a pool on-site.

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