The Caledonian Edinburgh

A railway hotel turned landmark

The hotel opened in December 1903 as part of the Caledonian Railway's Princes Street station, designed by Peddie and Washington Browne. The station closed in 1965, but the hotel stayed, and its red sandstone frontage remains one of the West End's most recognisable buildings. It rebranded from Waldorf Astoria to Hilton's Curio Collection in June 2024.

Rooms, dining and the spa

Rooms and suites draw on the coats of arms in the building's Victorian stained glass, and many face the castle. For dining there's The Court, fine dining at 1925 at The Pompadour, and The Caley Bar, a listening bar. The spa has a pool and hot tub alongside treatments, so it suits a celebration or a winter weekend away.

Getting around from here

Princes Street and its gardens are on the doorstep, Edinburgh Castle is under half a kilometre away, and the shops and pubs of Rose Street – including Dirty Dick's – are a few minutes' walk. The Sheraton Grand and its spa are just around the corner on Lothian Road if you're comparing West End hotels. Waverley Station is a walk or short tram ride along Princes Street, so arriving by train is straightforward.

Highlights

• Opened in 1903 as a Caledonian Railway hotel
• Views towards Edinburgh Castle
• Spa with pool and hot tub
• 1925 at The Pompadour and The Caley Bar

Good to know

• Parking and pet policies aren't listed on the hotel page – ask when booking.
• The hotel sits at the west end of Princes Street, close to Lothian Road.

Frequently asked questions