More 3 star methinks (Hilton Caledonian Hotel Edinburgh)

Member Name: mazworld15

Product:	Hilton Caledonian Hotel Edinburgh
Date:	16/04/09 (41 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Location

Disadvantages: Service, worn and tired

We went to the Hilton Caledonian after booking a room in the Hilton sale in Jan 09, had always wanted to stay there and it was supposedly a half price sale (we paid £119 for the night) We paid an extra £10 for a castle view but when we got there we were advised that no rooms with castle view were available! Wasn't happy with this so they agreed to upgrade us to a suite which had a castle view, sounded good but the suite whilst big ( bedroom and living room area with couch and chair, both rooms with flat screen tv's)it was very dull and worn, apparently they have re-furbished rooms, this obviously wasnt one of them so might be a good idea to ask when booking!
Went to the bar for a drink, we were told rather abruptly to sit down at a table, waited 10 mins and left, no one tried to stop us.
The location however is excellent, the hotel is ok, just not what you'd expect from a 5 star Hilton, the distinguised gentleman on the door was a delight!

Summary: ok for a couple of nights if you get a good deal