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The Rutland Hotel vs Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

Both properties are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian scores significantly better than The Rutland Hotel. Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian ranks #8 in Edinburgh with approval from 10 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Star Service.

The Rutland Hotel
The Rutland Hotel
7 / 10
1 - 3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AE, Scotland
From $113 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Boutique hotel with commanding position at top of Princes Street."
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Ask for a room with a castle view.
Concierge Concierge
"The property was updated in 2008, which added glamour to the 12 individually decorated guest rooms with extravagant colors and baroque design."
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Party people can choose between the ground-floor cocktail bar or a booth in the One Below lounge club in the basement.
Time Out Time Out
"The Rutland offers lavish decor and a modish experience that may once have seemed too ostentatious... but now feels quite at home." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The hotel is quiet (it has heavy soundproofing), stylish, and in a convenient location for visiting the city." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Nominated for several style awards, the design is chic without being intimidating." Full review
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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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