Edinburgh, United KingdomWest End
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Grand railway stalwart
West End Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Social ClassicOutside the door
The house
HiltonGrand railway stalwart
A kilted doorman welcomes you beneath Victorian red-sandstone arches into a marble lobby, where the old railway concourse hums with live jazz.
“The décor throughout the property is stunning, from the grand chandeliers and historic marble detail of the staircase to the newly refurbished guest rooms...”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Red-sandstone Victorian railway arches, stained-glass coats of arms, and a preserved station concourse dating back to 1903.
Notable
The Court hosts live jazz and afternoon tea, while The Caley Bar spins nightly vinyl records.
Notable
A century-old Princes Street landmark where generations have gathered for afternoon tea under the historic station clock.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – The best hotels in the rest of the UK
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
The old bones of this early-1900s railway station on Princes Street have been beautifully resorted: The sandstone Victorian exterior makes the hotel look part embassy, part tourist attraction.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set at the west end of Princes Street, the hotel sits right across from Princes Street Gardens below the Castle rock.
The rooms
Rooms feature towering ceilings and Scottish crest motifs, with many framing direct, uninterrupted views of Edinburgh Castle across the gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sash windows draw daylight across the 12.5-meter indoor pool and mosaic whirlpool, looking out toward Edinburgh Castle.
The spa
Therapies incorporate organic Scottish Ishga seaweed across five treatment rooms, beside a sauna and Turkish steam room.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Court
The former station concourse holds plush banquettes under red-sandstone arches, hosting afternoon tea and live jazz performances.
At the table
1925 at The Pompadour prepares Scottish fare under listed plasterwork, and The Caley Bar spins nightly vinyl beside rare drams.
How it began
Built in 1903 by the Caledonian Railway Company, the hotel retains the wide corridors originally sized for Victorian society hoop skirts.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.