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Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel vs Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian scores slightly higher than Macdonald Holyrood Hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian scores 87 with positive reviews from 10 reviewers like Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Edinburgh Holyrood Hotel
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Time Out
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81 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh EH8 8AU, Scotland
From $173 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The Club Floor is geared toward luxury-minded guests: It has a dedicated elevator, butler service, lounge, and library, along with a champagne and canapé reception every night."
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Star Service
"This modern, yet unpretentious hotel is similar in quality to the Carlton and bears an equally precious downtown locale although without the views of the castle-facing rooms in the Apex International."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is a 156-room upscale property just steps from Holyrood Park and a mile from Edinburgh Castle."
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Time Out
"the Macdonald has always had a business feel. ... It's the exclusive Club Floor, with its upgraded rooms and views of Holyrood Park, that's the stand-out feature."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"With comfortable rooms (consider upgrading) and a spa, swimming pool and gym it’s definitely worth considering, especially for families or as part of a special deal."
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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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