Caledonian Hilton Hotel

Situated on Princes Street, this luxury hotel has a modern leisure club and impressive views over Edinburgh Castle. George Street's bars, restaurants and shops are less than a 5-minute walk away.

The spacious, 5-star rooms at Caledonian Hilton Hotel each have a flat-screen TV with internet access. All rooms have a luxurious bathroom with designer toiletries and fluffy bathrobes.

At Pompadour Restaurant, traditional Scottish cuisine is served using quality local produce.

LivingWell Health Club features a swimming pool and fitness suite. Guests can relax in the hot tub, steam room or sauna, or try massage and body wrap treatments at Ocean Rooms Spa.

The Caledonian is set in a grand railway building, made from local sandstone. In Edinburgh’s West End, the hotel is next to Princes Street Gardens, and former guests include Nelson Mandela and Sean Connery.

Rooms: 254
Rate: 93.13 - 929 GBP
Hotel chain: Hilton Hotels

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).

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).

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.

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)

By Air
The nearest airport is Edinburgh International Airport

By Public Transport
The nearest station is Waverley Station, or Haymarket Station.

Please note that refurbishments are taking place from October 2011 until June 2012. The main areas affected will be some of the bedrooms and the public areas.

During this time, access to the hotel will remain the same from the corner of Lothian Road and Rutland Street but kindly note that both Chisholms Restaurant and Henry J Beans Bar & Grill will be closed. Guests can still enjoy lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in the hotel’s Pompadour Restaurant, served seven days a week.

The hotel will not be able to offer guests car parking facilities. There is an NCP car park, located in Castle Terrace which is a 3-minute walk from the hotel. The address and post code for this NCP car park is Castle Terrace North Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EW.

Please contact the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation for more details about the refurbishments and parking.