The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

We felt very special from the moment we arrived!   The young lady at reception was very welcoming and enthusiastic in her role as an ambassador (she proudly shared this with us) when we said we had booked the Court for dinner, her favourite!   We arrived in our room to the dipped strawberries. They were out of this world and like nothing we’ve ever tasted. We had no intention of eating them all, but somehow…..   Around 530pm we were offered turndown, water, and any help we needed; however, we were happy with everything in the room already.   We’d booked the court for 630pm as we were both shattered. The team were very attentive and engaging from the moment we arrived. Whether it’s the norm or not, the chap who took my order for a glass of wine with the beef gave a nod of approval, which was of course a relief and a nice touch.   We were almost the first to arrive in the Court and it started to fill up steadily. The pianist started at 7 and played non-stop for all the time we were at dinner. I have to say that the feeling of space along with the live piano was an amazing lift in atmosphere and reminded us just how nice it is to experience this culmination of beautiful surroundings, good company, good food, good music. The steak was cooked to perfection.   The bedroom was very quiet which surprised us for the city centre; however the castle made more of an impact on us as it got darker. – Being a visitor to Edinburgh many times I probably take the Castle and the scenery a little for granted. I can see now why your guests want to be up close as this was a new experience for us too.   We slept well and had booked breakfast in our room for 930 via the app (I managed it first time!). I have to say that breakfast was outstanding. My wife had the avocado and eggs, and I the full breakfast (didn’t need to eat for the rest of the day). The young man who brought it to the room was also engaging and very pleasant.  – We set our chairs to look in the direction of the castle and enjoyed breakfast over 90 minutes. Could not tell you the last time we have done that. – The breakfast was also cooked to perfection with flavours everywhere.  – Sitting in the backdrop of the castle made this breakfast a bucket list experience to remember. Our compliments and thanks to the team. – I’d recommend every guest do this.   I’ve barely mentioned the room. We loved the space, simplicity, elegant details, and the bed was very comfortable. The whole place spotless.  - We were tempted to move our chairs into the window for breakfast, but I didn’t want to risk the beautiful flooring. – Almost forgot; the castle view in the middle of the night is cinematic!   Throughout our stay we felt very special, the team could not do enough for us, and I can appreciate how the guests experience this peaceful oasis whilst the teams feet paddle fast below the waterline. Thanks to everyone at the Caledonian Edinburgh. Hope to see you again soon!

Nice hotel, great location if you are doing hop on and hop off bus tours and just a short walk to shops and castle. The elevators were all not working when we were there at the time and given the hotel has a large occupancy this caused elevators to be very packed and slow. Given the building is old, the layout of the hotel is rather confusing and left us lost trying to get to the pool/spa. The hotel is very big and it’s a long walk to any of the amenities inside the hotel. If you’re looking for a hotel with just adults, this may not be the hotel for you as there were many kids during our stay. Our room was spacious (though we were three people so for safety reasons the room had to be bigger) and the service at the hotel is excellent. Though Id say this hotel prioritizes quantity in rooms over the quality of each room.

We had a beautiful stay at the Caledonian. The building is absolutely stunning, and having coffee in what was once the old railway station made for a really special and memorable experience. We also had a great time in the cocktail bar in the evening. The service was incredibly polished and made the whole evening feel relaxed and refined. As always with a Hilton, the beds were a highlight, but the huge beds at the Caledonian were a real rarity for the UK and made for an extra comfortable stay. And the cherry on top: make sure you get a room with a view of the castle. It was just perfect.

Our favorite hotel from our 2 weeks in the UK. Historic and beautiful while updated with modern amenities. Service was incredible. Simply beautiful!

I had high hopes for this hotel, given its status in the Hilton hierarchy, but was disappointed. Our room was not ready at check in time, and the front desk did not call as they promised to when it was ready. The front desk did not deliver the welcome package that members of our group were supposed to receive. There are only two elevators in the hotel, and one of them was out of service for our entire stay. A midnight fire alarm dumped all of us onto the cold and windy sidewalk for 45 minutes; I hope the response time is better in the event of a real fire. The fitness facility has very limited hours and equipment. Our room was large and comfortable, and the hotel had a lot of charming historic details.