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
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1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR, Scotland
From $226 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Spacious, modern hotel which has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment."
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."
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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."
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Time Out
"Good rooms, good food, brilliant spa."
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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."
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
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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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