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The Scotsman Hotel vs Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, The Scotsman Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian. The Scotsman Hotel ranks #4 in Edinburgh with accolades from 13 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Jetsetter.

The Scotsman Hotel
The Scotsman Hotel
8 / 10
20 North Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1YT, Scotland
From $158 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Characterful Victorian hotel... Lovely period guest areas."
Concierge Concierge
"This grandiose 19th-century pile has a distinctive feel to it... the Cowshed Spa has five treatment rooms as well as a relaxation room."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A magnificent turn-of-the-20th-century building, with a marble staircase and a fascinating history... now houses this modern, luxurious hotel." Full review
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For peace and quiet, ask for an upper-story room with a view.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The former offices of the Scotsman newspaper – opened in 1904 and hailed as ‘the most magnificent newspaper building in the world’ – are now home to this luxury hotel. Rooms on the..."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Scotsman is an upscale historic boutique located right off the Royal Mile, in the heart of the Old Town." 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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