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Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian vs 23 Mayfield BOOK DIRECT
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian scores significantly higher than 23 Mayfield Book Direct. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 10 sources including Oyster, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
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Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB, Scotland
From $226 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"1903 center-city hotel built on top of a 19th-century red-sandstone railway station, a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle."
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Star Service
"Groups and meetings are the mainstay here, but tourists appreciate the fine location and authentic traditional elements that have been restored with perfection following the massive renovation."
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Frommer's
"This place gets the silver medal rather than the gold. Silver is not something to be sniffed at."
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Condé Nast Traveler
82.1
"The Waldorf-Astoria's adoption has been good for the beloved Caley, Edinburgh's most famous railway hotel."
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Time Out
"A grand dame, lately rendered even grander."
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23 Mayfield BOOK DIRECT
Michelin Guide
Oyster
Fodor's
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
23 Mayfield Gardens, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 2BX, Scotland
From $135 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Breakfast included
Michelin Guide
"Lovingly restored Victorian house with a very welcoming, helpful owner and an outdoor hot-tub."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 23 Mayfieldis a luxury bed-and-breakfast housed in an immaculately presented Victorian villa set about a mile south of Edinburgh's historical center."
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Fodor's
"A self-styled "boutique guesthouse," 23 Mayfield is a cut above your average B&B."
The Telegraph
9.0
"In this beautifully kept, unassuming Victorian villa you will find candle-light, acres of mahogany panelling, stained glass and bespoke period furniture, with the occasional well-judged modern touch."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"If you’re after an intimate B&B experience—but one that’s a bit elevated—this grand Victorian guest house is perfect."
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