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Hilton Edinburgh Carlton vs Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is preferred by most writers compared to Hilton Edinburgh Carlton. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian comes in at #8 in Edinburgh with accolades from 10 reviewers including Time Out, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
7 / 10
19 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1SD, Scotland
From $90 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Oyster Oyster
Upper-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 Time Out
"The big one on the bridge." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"A big, glossy city centre hotel with a strong corporate identity." Full review
Jetsetter 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 Star Service
"This functional, city-plotted hotel competes well with the Apex International, although it lacks its square-on castle views." Full review
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
8 / 10
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB, Scotland
From $226 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"1903 center-city hotel built on top of a 19th-century red-sandstone railway station, a 10-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This place gets the silver medal rather than the gold. Silver is not something to be sniffed at." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
82.1
"The Waldorf-Astoria's adoption has been good for the beloved Caley, Edinburgh's most famous railway hotel." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A grand dame, lately rendered even grander." Full review
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