The Caledonian Edinburgh, EdinburghThe Caledonian Edinburgh in Edinburgh, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 25 of 119 hotels we score in Edinburgh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.7, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $669 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Caledonian Edinburgh is a five-star hotel in a former Victorian railway building on the west end of Princes Street, in the heart of Edinburgh. Opened in 1903 by the Caledonian Railway, it has around 231 rooms and suites with premium bedding, plus a grand staircase, spa, pool, sauna, gym and restaurants. Guests get direct views of Edinburgh Castle, with Princes Street Gardens, the Royal Mile and the theatre and business districts all close by. It suits travellers who want a landmark address for sightseeing or business, and families are welcome. Rates start from about $669 a night, and one guest note mentions the sauna pool and hot tub being out of use at times.What stands out

Central Princes Street location near major sights

Historic 1903 building with castle views

Spa, pool, sauna and gym on site

Family friendly with room service

Watch out for

Sauna pool and hot tub sometimes inaccessible

Nightly rates are high

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