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About this hotel
Please always contact the property if you require a connecting room. The Caledonian is one of Edinburgh’s most significant landmarks. Standing proudly at the West End of Princes Street, this former Victorian railway building hotel nestles in the shadow of the imposing Edinburgh Castle. Its reputation for style and excellence has attracted international visitors and notable personalities for over one hundred years. Admire some of the best views in Edinburgh from our 231 guest rooms and suites and dine at Dean Banks at The Court. The Caledonian Edinburgh, experience the grandeur of The Lounge, formerly the station concourse and ticket office, now a haven for afternoon tea and elegant evening drinks. Treat yourself to some of the finest Scottish whiskies and signature cocktails at The Caley Bar, or indulge at the Spa at The Caledonian, a sanctuary of luxury and relaxation, home to a luxurious swimming pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and two gyms. The Caledonian Edinburgh is one of the most splendid venues Edinburgh has to offer for meetings, events and weddings. Since opening in 1903, The Caledonian Edinburgh has staged many prestigious events, from extravagant wedding celebrations and star-packed parties to lavish corporate gatherings and grand banquets.
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Dog friendly
- Gym
- Accessible
- Air conditioning
- EV charging
Facilities and services
Facilities 32
- Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park (extra charge)
- Electric vehicle charging station (extra charge)
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (15:00)
- Check-out hour (12:00)
- Late Check-out
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wired Internet
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- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls
- Valet parking (extra charge)
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Launderette (extra charge)
- Bicycle hire service
- Day-care centre
- Multilingual staff
- Bellboy service
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Smoke detector
- Hotel safe
- Cloakroom
- Lift access
- Concierge
- Gym
- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Electric kettle
- Towels and bed linen
Catering 9
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Smoking area (extra charge)
- Highchairs
- Banquet hall
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Breakfast room
Health & wellness 7
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- Hot tub
- Solarium
- Massage
- Spa treatments
- Spa centre
Entertainment & pools 2
- Indoor freshwater pool (1)
- Game room
Sports 9
- Waterskiing
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Squash
- Fitness
- Billiards
- Bowling alley
- Golf
- Putting green
Business 6
- Conference room
- Meeting room (8)
- Printer
- Business centre
- Audio-visual equipment rental
- Fax
Meals 12
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Continental breakfast
- Hot breakfast
- Breakfast a la carte
- À la carte lunch
- Set menu lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Set menu dinner
- Special dietary options
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- Vegetarian meal
- Vegan meal
Payment methods 4
- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know 5
- LGTBIQ friendly
- Deposit on arrival
- Identification card at arrival
- Non-smoking establishment
- Online check-in
Green programmes 1
- Green Tourism
Rooms and suites
Twin room
Twin Premier Room
Suite
Caledonian Suite With Castle View
Junior suite
King Junior Suite
Suite
Queen Junior Suite With Castle View
Double room
King Premier Room With Castle View
Double room
Queen Premier Room With Castle View
Double room
King Deluxe Room
Suite
Sir Conan Doyle Suite
Double room
King Premier Room
Suite
Billy Garioch Suite
Family room
Family Connecting Room
Double room
Two Queen Bed Premier Room With Castle View
Double room
Queen Premier Room
Suite
Terrace Suite With Castle View
Occupancy by room type
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Double roomup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Double room (single use)up to 2 guests (max. 1 adults or max. 1 children)
- Junior suiteup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Quadruple roomup to 6 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Single roomup to 1 guests (max. 1 adults)
- Triple roomup to 5 guests (max. 3 adults or max. 4 children)
- Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
Room types and occupancy come from the Hotelbeds catalogue and have not been confirmed by the hotel, so treat them as indicative. Ask the hotel for current rooms, bed layout and the number of guests.
Location and surroundings
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB
- Bus/Train station1 km
- Edinburgh Castle1.3 km
- Scottish Parliament2.6 km
- National Museum of Scotland3.1 km
- Golf course5 km
- Royal Yacht Britannia5.3 km
- Beach6.1 km
- Ski slopes6.8 km
- Airport9.8 km
- Edinburgh Airport11 km
- Rosslyn Chapel12.9 km
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop71.8 km
Distances are straight-line figures from the catalogue. Roads, ferries, mountain passes and winter conditions can make the real journey much longer.
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Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2012
- Total number of rooms
- 235
- Number of floors (main building)
- 6
- Single rooms
- 1
- Twin rooms
- 2
- Double rooms
- 48
- Suites
- 18
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 27/09/2026.