The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
Opened in 1903 as a grand railway hotel in the heart of the city, The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton maintains its magnificent rose-tinted sandstone façade, intricately sculpted stone arches and unmistakable whiff of Victorian grandeur. Visit today and you’ll find it also incorporates a level of luxury, comfort, service and sophistication that is distinctly 21st century.
Still affectionately known by locals as “The Caley,” the property boasts 235 sumptuously appointed rooms and suites, which form a “V” shape around the hotel’s beating heart, the lobby lounge. It also has a roomy gym and pool, a luxurious spa and a lavish whisky bar.
But the real highlight here is the food. This Edinburgh stay is home to two of the city’s top restaurants: Newly reimagined food and drink destination The Court, and acclaimed fine-dining venue Dean Banks at The Pompadour. What’s more, The Court also serves seasonal and indulgent afternoon tea, while The Caley Bar is home to a selection of bespoke cocktails, premium spirits and some of Scotland’s finest whiskies. One thing’s for sure, you won’t leave this hotel hungry.
- The Court sits in the former railway station concourse and ticket office. It’s the lively social hub of the hotel, serving food, afternoon tea and cocktails throughout the day, often with live jazz accompaniment.
- The spa spans two floors of fitness, including a 12.5-meter pool and five treatment rooms. There’s everything from revitalizing face and body treatments to mani-pedis, but you should opt for the signature Marine Experience: Body Scrub, tailored Back Massage and Express Facial by Ishga.
- The Caley Bar offers more than 100 different drams of Scotch (plus a menu of whisky cocktails), with staff happy to offer expert guidance.
- With Edinburgh Castle always in view and Princes Street Gardens just across the road, the luxury hotel offers a great city-center location. Yet the fact it’s on the edges of both Old Town and New Town means it remains a quiet refuge, even during August’s hectic Fringe Festival.
- The décor throughout the property is stunning, from the grand chandeliers and historic marble detail of the staircase to the newly refurbished guest rooms paying homage to Scotland’s unparalleled landscapes, deep-rooted heritage and architectural marvels.
- The Caledonian has more castle-view rooms than any other Edinburgh hotel, so take advantage. Bypass both the inward-facing accommodations and those looking over Rutland Street to pick one of the rooms or suites where you will wake up to an unforgettable vista.
- If you want to enjoy a fine-dining experience at The Pompadour (and you should), book in advance. This is true any time of year, but especially during summer.
- As you climb the grand staircase between floors, take a good look at the exquisite stained-glass windows. Each one depicts the coat of arms of a different town or city in Scotland; they are all places that were frequented by trains leaving from this station.
- The unusually wide corridors are a remnant of Victorian and Edwardian times, when society ladies wore billowing hooped dresses. Occasionally, the corridor widens even further, creating passing points for an “inferior” lady to give way to her “superior.”
Look out for The Court's grand Victorian station clock, set five minutes fast so passengers didn’t miss their trains.
- This Scotland hotel has 235 rooms and suites, with more to come. Each accommodation has a plush Serta mattress and Egyptian cotton sheets, blackout curtains, large TVs, Nespresso machines and, crucially, bedside USB chargers.
Drawing from the original Caledonian Railway crests, the accommodations celebrate three of Scotland’s prominent cities. Inverness-inspired The Thistle and The Loch guest rooms, in rich purple tones, evoke the captivating wild summits, peaks, lochs and valleys; The Wolf and Oak rooms, named after Stirling, feature silhouettes of delicate branches, falling oak leaves and woodland textures; and Edinburgh-influenced The Maiden and The Doe accommodations overlook the iconic Edinburgh Castle, embracing the hotel’s historic surroundings in the capital.
- Modern bathrooms feature showers or bathtubs with sleek Carrera marble finishing. Also included are Arran Aromatics bath products, luxurious bathrobes and slippers.
- Named for the Scottish inventor, the Alexander Graham Bell Suite sprawls out across 947 square feet of living space, including a lavish lounge with high ceilings, plush couches, a traditional fireplace, a dining area and fantastic views of the castle.
- The largest (and most family-friendly) room is the Caledonian Suite at 1,291 square feet.
- The Court, nestled in the heart of the hotel, offers a vibrant social scene where guests and locals mingle amid a blend of vintage luxury and mid-century design. With a grand cocktail bar, all-day dining, a patisserie, a lounge and live music stage, The Court evokes the hotel's rich history while creating a modern destination for exceptional artistry, enticing menus and cultural experiences from morning till night.
- The Caledonian Edinburgh’s Dean Banks at The Pompadour is one of Edinburgh’s finest. Sit down in sumptuous surroundings for a seven-course seasonal tasting menu that showcases the best Scottish ingredients from land and sea. If you can pry your eyes from the artful fare, the tables have wonderful views of Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle through the panoramic arched windows.
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