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About the Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel
The Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel came into being at the beginning of the 20th century and is set in an attractive building at the heart of the Scottish capital. More specifically, it is positioned on the historic Princes Street which was built along with the nearby George Street and Queen Street in the middle of the 18th century. From this location, the Caledonian Hilton, or the Cally as it is affectionately known, looks out over the nearby Princes Street Gardens and train track as it works its way through the city.
The hotel’s striking exterior is complemented by a traditional design and feel to its interior. It has a range of helpful and comfortable facilities and amenities, including two restaurants, two bars, 12 meeting rooms, more than 250 guest rooms and a swimming pool.
Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel Location
The Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel is just a short distance from Edinburgh’s famous castle which is perched on a hilltop looking out over the city on the other side of the gardens. Conveniently, the Edinburgh International Conference Centre is also a stone’s throw from the hotel and so the Cally proves ideal for business visitors heading there. Further, businesses such as the Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Life and Scottish Widows are each within a mile of the Hilton venue.
Similar Hotels and Access
Also in Scotland’s capital are the Hilton Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel and the Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel, while set between the capital and western city Glasgow is the Hilton Strathclyde Hotel. If you are travelling into the city by air it takes approximately half an hour to reach the hotel from the airport, while Edinburgh’s main train station is around 10 minutes away.
Bedrooms and Dining at the Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel
The Cally contains a total of 251 guest bedrooms and a further 21 suites. Some of the rooms are set aside for smokers, while there are also facilities for users with disabilities and for families. When it reaches a meal time there is a choice of two restaurants to experience, one of which has a menu with Scottish cuisine and the other of which is a brasserie-style option. In addition, there are two bars – the Caley Bar and Henry J Beans.
Conferencing and Leisure at the Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel
The Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh Hotel has 12 different meeting room settings, the largest of which is the Castle Suite, able to cater for 300 people in a theatre setting and up to 400 for a reception-style event.
With your fitness and relaxation in mind, the hotel has a good choice of leisure and health facilities within. There is an indoor swimming pool and a gym which provide more active opportunities; meanwhile, more placid options are given by the sauna, the Jacuzzi, the steam room, the spa and the beauty salon.
Essential Facts
- Number of rooms – 272
- Internet access – high-speed, wired
- Restaurants – 2
- Bars – 2
- Gym, swimming pool and spa
- Conference rooms – 12
To book your accommodation and/or conference at The Caledonian Hilton, Edinburgh, please BOOK ONLINE, email us or call the Essential Travel reservations hotline on 0118 971 4700 (from in the UK)
