The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton

I arrived at the hotel with quite low expectations due to previous comments from colleagues. I must say I was very pleasantly surprised, yes the hotel is an old building and currently being renovated but overall the rooms are nice, big and clean. Service is very decent and breakfast excellent. Very solid choice for Edinburgh and will be even better once they upgrade a bit. Lifts are quite smelly and old and you can see there is work going on. Special mention to the super friendly staff at the spa when going to the gym at 6am it is always nice to be greeted with a smile.

The Caledonian was a wonderful hotel, with superior service and helpful staff. We had a castle view suite which was very nice and a very large bathroom. The bed was on the firm side (I prefer softer) but my husband liked the firm. The highlight was the breakfast buffet. The selection, presentation and service were excellent and enjoyable. The Caledonian sets itself apart as a luxury hotel that really makes guests feel welcomed. As an American I have come to prefer this, and am willing to pay the price for this level of service. Highly recommended and will stay here again.

Had a very good stay at the Caledonian - on arrival upgraded to room with lovely castle view. Dinner was ok in the Court with very good service - professional and friendly. Breakfast was very good and staff equally helpful. The Caledonian is obviously marvelously situated for exploring the delights of Edinburgh and is an historic building. Only issue was with room (422) which had apparently been recently renovated - but heating did not work - they had put in large free-standing Dyson heater - but you can't sleep with that on - toilet did not always flush fully - and lighting was weird - you could either have all the lights on - or none of the lights on - making it impossible to read in bed with only a bedside light.

The staff is among the best we've experienced, warm and friendly and helpful and kind. We stayed there for two nights and had a breathtaking room and view of the castle. A few days later, we were supposed to leave for London, but a storm hit and the airport closed. Even though we had pre-paid for a hotel by the airport, we chose to return to the Caledonian b/c we knew they would treat us so well and help us so much, and we were right. They made "shelter in place" orders in the city of Edinburgh feel like Eloise in the Plaza. They opened doors to the spa and pool and greeted all with such kindness, even through their extended shifts (as many employees could not get home due to the storm). The hotel is undergoing some renovation, but retains old warm charm with modern amenities. Would return to this hotel in a hot second and will send all I know here as well. (The restaurant menu is limited but their sundae toppings are not :-).

A very fine hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, we dined at the first class Court restaurant in the hotel and enjoyed cocktails in the Caley bar , a very classy hotel with superb service from the excellent staff, particular thanks to Princess who checked us in on arrival her knowledge of the city and recommendations were very useful. Would highly recommend and we will return for sure.