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CALEDONIAN HILTON - Edinburgh, United Kingdom 5 star hotel

Address: PRINCES STREET, EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM, GB, EH1 2AB, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB (show map)
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Caledonian Hilton is 5 star hotel with 254 rooms and the facilities of Non-Smoking Rooms and Rooms/Facilities for Disabled. Caledonian Hilton has 4.30 mark for overall hotel rating at TripTake. (4.60 for Location, 4.40 for Rooms, 4.20 for Service, 3.90 for Value). The hotel is recommended for Family with children. This is a luxury hotel with the rates from 128 USD to 256 USD. Caledonian Hilton is one of the recommended hotels from 100 USD to 200 USD near Speakers Corner, it is also not far from Sir Walter Scott Monument and Nobles Amusements.
CALEDONIAN HILTON details:  With views of Edinburgh Castle, this Hilton hotel has a leisure club with gym and pool, luxury rooms and an excellent location off Princes Street, close to the EICC.

The health club also has sun beds, a steam room, a spa and a salon.

Hilton Caledonian features Pompadour Restaurant, and a brasserie serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are 2 bars, an American-style grill and 24-hour room service.

Caledonian Hilton Hotel is a well-loved luxury hotel that opened in 1903. Famous guests, include Nelson Mandela and Sir Sean Connery.

The Caledonian Hilton Hotel was originally opened in December 1903 and quickly became popular with the rich and famous.

The hotel has many superb architectural features. The Castle Suite is now a protected architectural area. The old Princes Street Station clock is now shown in the hotel’s Chisholm’s Bar.

The Caledonian has had many celebrity guests, including: Gene Kelly (who danced on the staircase), Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Nelson Mandela, Tony Blair and Sir Sean Connery (who is still a regular guest).

The Hilton's Living Well health club has a swimming pool with castle views, sun beds, steam room, multi-gym and spa. Services include the Ocean Rooms beauty salon. Facilities are free for hotel guests, services are charged.

Shooting and golfing trips can be arranged by the concierge.

Multi-lingual staff provide luxuries such as 24-hour room service and a limousine service to the airport (this should be arranged in advance).

Location

CALEDONIAN HILTON Map
During your stay you can easily visit a number of local attractions, including:
- Princes’ Street shops
- Edinburgh Castle and Gardens
- National Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art, Dean Gallery, Museum of Scotland
- Royal Yacht Britannia
- Theatres and concert halls
- Edinburgh International Convention Centre (5-minute walk)

Rooms

All of the hotel’s 254 rooms have been fully refurbished and are well equipped with all the modern comforts and facilities you need in a restful, relaxing base. Whether you are exploring the region as a tourist, visiting the area on business or attending a conference, the comfortable, peaceful rooms provide a relaxing haven.

Each room features contemporary amenities, such as interactive TV (with Playstation video games, broadband internet access and video on demand), telephones with modem points and voicemail service and electronic locks. All of the rooms have a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom, most of which have a window. Every bathroom has a heated towel rail. 138 of the rooms have an in-room safe.

There are 2 rooms that are suitable for disabled guests, wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, and these rooms are available on request.

Rooms on the hotel’s dedicated non-smoking floors are also available on request (subject to availability).

Facilities

General: Parking (fee required), Luggage Storage, Modem Lines in Room, Wheelchair Access To Reception, Lounge, Restaurant, Family Rooms, Executive Level, Wheelchair Access To Restaurant, Breakfast Buffet, Television with Cable, Wheelchair Access To Bar, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, Bar, Air conditioning, AM/FM Alarm Clock, Iron, Parking, 24-Hour Front Desk, Telephone, Coffee Maker in Room, Disabled Access Bedrooms, Safe Deposit, Elevator, Wheelchair accessible, Game Room, Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms, Safe, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Mini bar, Wheelchair Access To Leisure Facilities, Safety Deposit Box, Smoke Detectors, Luxury, Wheelchair Access To Disabled Car Parking Spaces, Non-Smoking Rooms, Valet Parking, Desk with lamp, Heated Guest Rooms, [Channels] Movies (Pay Per View), Phone with speaker, Electronic Door Locks, News Stand, Conference Suite, Outlet Adapters, Bathrobes, Express Checkout, Bathroom Telephone, Temperature Control, Smoking allowed in bedrooms, Ironing Board, [Channels] News, Hairdryers Available, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Multi-line Phone, Fire Alarm with Light
Activities: Play Ground, Indoor Swimming Pool, Indoor Pool, Beauty Salon/Manicure, Sauna, Fitness Centre, Swimming pool, Fitness Center or Spa, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fishing, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Jogging Track, Jacuzzi, Fitness Room, Golf
Services: Barber/Beauty Shop, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Security, Meeting Facilities, Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, VIP Room Facilities, Voicemail, Copy Service, Private dining services, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Secretarial services, Concierge, Cellular Telephone Rental, Shops/Commercial Services, Concierge Desk, Currency Exchange, High speed internet access, Handicapped Rooms/Facilities, Barber Shop, Business Centre, Turndown Service, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Disabled Facilities, Laundry Service
Location: City Centre, Business Center

Dining

Pompadour Restaurant:
Fine dining in beautiful surroundings, the Pompadour serves award winning creative cuisine and a wide range of wines. A first class venue for a romantic dinner for 2 or an elegant evening out, you can relax and enjoy the friendly and informal service. Located on the hotel’s Entresol level, many tables have views over Edinburgh Castle. Dress code: smart-casual.

Chisholm’s Brassiere Restaurant:
The informal restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features snacks as well as Scottish and international specialities, from Haggis to Caesar Salad.

The Lounge:
Located on the ground floor, the lounge is a comfortable place for you to read the newspaper or enjoy a coffee or sandwich from the snack menu. It overlooks the Castle and becomes a stunning venue for traditional afternoon tea.

The Caley Bar:
Adjacent to Chisholm’s Restaurant, the bar has a street entrance and is open to both residents and locals. Here you can enjoy coffees and snacks during daytime, as well as a wide range of beers, whiskies and cocktails. The new and improved Caley Bar offers a relaxed and informal area in which to unwind after a long day.

Henry J.Beans Bar & Grill:
American-style fast food and drinking venue, hugely popular amongst the local community, this bar and grill is famous for its wide range of cocktails. Entrance is from the street, inside the hotel building, but not connected to the hotel’s public areas.

Hotel policies

Check-In
15:00
Check-Out
12:00
Cancellation
If cancelled up to 16:00 on the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children
All children are welcome.
One child under 4 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site and costs GBP 9.50 per day.
Dining
Breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.
Internet
Internet via TV is available in the hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 15.00 per 24 hours.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Travellers Reviews

5
out of 5.0
Excellent
A Place to Rest
Posted: Tue, Nov 16 2004
Value:  5
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5
out of 5.0
Excellent
A Place to Rest
Posted: Sun, Nov 07 2004
Value:  5
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