The Caledonian Hotel

Back in the late 19th century, trains used to travel through Edinburgh on a slightly different routing, and The Caledonian originally served as the station and hotel for the west end of Princes Street. Over 100 years later, it is still regarded as one of Scotland's finest 5* accommodations.

Many golfers now enjoy adding a little sightseeing to their itineraries. It makes for a more balanced and relaxing schedule to spend at least one day away from the links, and there is no better place to inject some culture than Scotland's capital city - Edinburgh.

Perched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle is the prominent feature on the city's skyline. It's records date back at least 1400 years, and as a World Heritage site, plays host to over a million visitors each year. But Edinburgh is far from a 'one trick pony', and is also home to The Royal Yacht Britannia, The Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and The National Gallery of Scotland. When based in Edinburgh, you are also within touching distance of some of East Lothian's finest golf courses including Muirfield, Gullane, North Berwick and The Renaissance Club.

But after deciding to make a stop here, the question is not what hotel to stay in, but rather what room type you will choose at the The Caledonian Hotel. My selection would be the newly renovated Deluxe Plus Rooms on the southern wing of the hotel. The living space consists of a spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, and it has to be said - one of Scotland's most impressive hotel bathrooms. But where the room elevates itself still further is the view. It feels as if one quarter of your bedroom is acting as a picture frame for the captivating view of Edinburgh Castle. The subtle hints of tartan and tradition balance excellently with the modern Scottish decor.

The hotel sits on the corner of Princes Street, the city's main shopping thoroughfare, and is less than five minutes walk from many of it's top attractions. It is also comforting to know that you're only 7 miles from an International Airport, and a mere 75 minutes from St Andrews.

We take pride in offering our clients the best accommodation to be found at each stop of their golf tour, and in Edinburgh the No.1 hotel is undoubtedly The Caledonian.