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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh vs Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

Both hotels are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian is preferred by most professionals compared to Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian ranks #8 in Edinburgh with approval from 10 reviewers such as Star Service, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
8 / 10
1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR, Scotland
From $226 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Spacious, modern hotel which has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment."
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel lacks the historical ambience of the Caledonian (now part of Waldorf-Astoria) and instead takes a more contemporary stance with more international than local flavor." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"While it doesn't look like much from the outside, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is a seriously upscale hotel with some outstanding facilities." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Good rooms, good food, brilliant spa." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Business travelers take note: The Sheraton's location, directly across from Edinburgh's top-notch conference center (EICC) makes it the best hotel for those on the go."
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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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