Hilton Edinburgh CarltonvsPrestonfield
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Prestonfield is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton. Prestonfield is ranked #3 in Edinburgh with endorsements from 10 publications including Rough Guide, Concierge and Frommer's.
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Oyster
Time Out
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Star Service
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Hilton Edinburgh Carlton's biggest selling point is its location -- right in the heart of Edinburgh within walking distance of pretty much everything." Full review
Time Out "The big one on the bridge." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A big, glossy city centre hotel with a strong corporate identity." Full review
Jetsetter "A classic four-star hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, with breakfast, late check-out and an optional dinner voucher." Full review
Star Service "This functional, city-plotted hotel competes well with the Apex International, although it lacks its square-on castle views." Full review
Prestonfield
Michelin Guide
Concierge
Rough Guide Star Service Oyster Time Out
Fodor's The Telegraph
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Priestfield Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UT, Scotland
From $502/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "One of the most romantic hotels around... Excellent service."
Concierge "As far from minimal as you can possibly imagine, this restored Jacobean mansion is extravagantly rococo."
Rough Guide "Its extravagant baroque makeover has helped make it one of Edinburgh’s most lavish and over-the-top places to stay."
Star Service "Though situated in a country club setting 2.5 kilometers south of Edinburgh center, this property is no conservative bastion dedicated to recreational pursuit." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The 18-room luxury Prestonfield House is an opulent boutique hotel on a historic, 20-acre country estate in southeast Edinburgh." Full review
Time Out "A hotel experience guests will be talking about years later." Full review
Fodor's "Inside this 1687 mansion, baroque opulence reigns in the well-restored public rooms." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Hidden in lush grounds a short drive from the city centre this is the swankiest, most swoon-some country house hotel imaginable." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A 17th-century mansion set in 8 hectares of parkland (complete with peacocks and Highland cattle), Prestonfield is draped in damask and packed with antiques." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"The Prestonfield is housed in a 17th-century baroque-style mansion situated among manicured gardens at the base of Arthur's Seat, creating the illusion that you're vacationing in the countryside " Full review
