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The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection By Hilton

A classic 5-star hotel on Princes Street, within walking distance of Edinburgh Castle and the city's West End attractions.

  • Princes Street location near Edinburgh Castle
  • Spa, indoor pool, and fitness centre
  • Restaurant, bar, and room service
8.6 Great 2038 reviews Booking.com 8.6 · 2038 reviews

About

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection By Hilton

The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection By Hilton is a 5-star hotel on Princes Street, in the West End of Edinburgh. It offers views of the city and Edinburgh Castle, and is within a short walk of shops and dining options.

Rooms are well furnished and recently refurbished, with amenities like air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, and mini-bars. The hotel also features a spa and wellness centre, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre.

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Prime Princes Street location — Close to Edinburgh Castle and within walking distance of the West End's shops and dining.
  • Recently refurbished rooms — Guests consistently note that rooms feel brand new, well furnished, and include modern touches like air conditioning.
  • Spa and wellness facilities — The hotel includes a spa centre, indoor pool, sauna, and treatment rooms, with guests praising spa treatments.
  • Castle views from many rooms — Several room categories offer castle views, and guests love the scenery.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Rooms and cleanliness rating below expectations — The hotel scores 6/10 for rooms and cleanliness, lower than other aspects, which may indicate inconsistency.
  • Price and service rating moderate — With a 7/10 for price and service, some guests may feel the value isn't fully aligned with the cost.
  • External appearance affected by exhaust fumes — One guest noted the building's exterior is blackened from exhaust fumes, which may detract from the first impression.
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only available from 15:00 to 23:59, which may be inconvenient for late arrivals.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Family Connecting Rooms

  • 1 King-size bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Premier Queen Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Premier Queen Room Castle View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Premier Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Premier King Room Castle View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Premier King Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Junior Queen Suite Castle View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

One-Bedroom King Suite Castle View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

Junior Suite

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Superior King Room

  • 1 King-size bed

Deluxe King Room Mobility Accessible

  • 1 King-size bed

Premier Queen Room Two Queen Beds

  • 2 King Size Beds

Premier Queen Room Two Queen Beds Castle View

  • 2 King Size Beds

Terrace Suite Castle View

  • 1 King-size bed

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • 24-hour reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Coffee shop
  • In-room breakfast
  • Children's menu

Wellness & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre

Room Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Accessibility

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.6
Great 2038 reviews

Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 2,038 reviews

Booking.com · 8.6 · 2038 reviews
Rooms and cleanliness6.0
Location9.0
Dining7.0
Price and service7.0
8.6Verified guest

“The room felt brand new, nicely furnished with a lounge and crisp sheets.”

8.6Verified guest

“Rooms are well furnished and the bathrooms are luxurious.”

8.6Verified guest

“Great service, high quality recently refurbished room, helpful staff. Good location, and Usquabae is a 4-6 minute walk away for lunch.”

8.6Verified guest

“I enjoyed the tasty food.”

8.6Verified guest

“Fantastic location, short walk from Co-op Food. Deluxe king room was newly renovated with aircon set at 28C and a castle view. Staff were helpful.”

8.6Verified guest

“A good base for travelling to Edinburgh.”

04 — Location

Getting around Edinburgh

The property sits in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Castle: Within a 5-minute drive, and visible from many rooms.

West End: Known for gay bars in Davie Village, chic fashion stores on Robson Street, and diverse dining from ramen to seafood grills.

Princes Street: The hotel's address, with shops and attractions nearby.

Princes Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB, United Kingdom

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-23:59
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
229 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Yes, pets are allowed, and pet amenities are available.

Does the hotel have a spa and pool?

Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, sauna, and various treatments.

Is there a restaurant and bar on site?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant, bar/lounge area, and also offers in-room breakfast.

Are there rooms with castle views?

Yes, several room categories include 'Castle View' in their name, such as Premier King Room Castle View and Junior Queen Suite Castle View.

Does the hotel offer airport transfer?

The input does not specify airport transfer services.

Is there parking available?

The input does not include parking information.

The bottom line

The Caledonian Edinburgh offers a classic luxury stay with a superb location and well-appointed rooms, though its rooms and service ratings suggest some variability.

8.6Best for travellers wanting a grand base near Edinburgh Castle with spa amenities.

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