A Luxurious Scottish Escape at The Caledonian

We arrived in Edinburgh via Lner train from London. We were tired but excited, nonetheless. The trek was made towards our hotel, the luxurious Caledonian.

First impressions

From the outside, the building stands tall and on its own between Princes Street, Lothian Road, and Rutland Street. It is a gorgeous building that we would later find was built directly on top of the former Edinburgh Princes Street Railway Station.

Reception area. Photo provided by The Caledonian.

Accommodation

Upon entering, we were greeted by a kind doorman and a concierge that immediately took our luggage while we waited to get checked in.

After check-in, we headed to the 5th floor and took in the first views of our amazing room. Our king-sized bed, large TV, sitting chair, and desk were gorgeously arranged and spacious to boot. We were welcomed with locally sourced chocolates, which were a sweet touch. The bathroom was spacious, too, with the most luxurious amenities including complimentary robes and slippers. Although we did not book a castle view, we were greeted with views of western Edinburgh.

King Premier Suite with castle view. Photo provided by The Caledonian.

Dining & amenities

• The Caledonian boasts two restaurants, The Court and 1925 at the Pompadour (Scottish seafood fine dining). It also has The Caley Bar for those who enjoy cocktails.

• Spa treatments are available by appointment.

• Private Bentley transfers are available during your stay but must be booked in advance through the concierge.

The Court. Photo provided by The Caledonian.

While we did not spend too much time in the hotel, we did enjoy the amenities it has to offer. We went on our anniversary trip in early April, which in Scotland still brings very cool and, at times, rainy conditions. Every evening though, we would kick off our walking shoes, put on our robes and slippers, and head down to the complimentary steam room, sauna, pool, and jacuzzi. We also dined for a breakfast buffet at The Court located within.

The spa and leisure facilities. Photo provided by The Caledonian.

The Caledonian Bentley. Photo provided by The Caledonian.

In sum

While our time in Edinburgh was only five days long, The Caledonian made it truly memorable. From the kind, knowledgeable staff and the great location to the beauty of the building itself. The Caledonian is at the top of my list for Edinburgh stays and we will be returning soon!

The Caley Bar. Photo provided by The Caledonian.

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