A century of Hilton hospitality

The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, recently celebrated to mark 100 years of Hilton hospitality. The hotel stepped back in time for one night only and was transformed into the Gatsby era.

Over 200 guests were entertained by flapper girls, a champagne tower, ice sculptures and live music – including a jazz band and saxophonist, harking back to the last century.

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Flavours from around the world provided an array of food experiences, from ceviche, which was created by head chef, Dan Ashmore at The Pompadour to BBQ shiitake mushrooms from Mark Greenaway, one of his new sharing dishes at Grazing. Guests were also taken on a trip down memory lane sampling the various food and cocktail inventions from Hilton over the last 100 years, including Waldorf Salad, Red Velvet cake, Eggs Benedict and Pina Colada.

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The hotel chain was begun in 1919 by Conrad Hilton, and this month Hilton Hotels & Resorts across the world are individually marking the milestone with a series of events.

Dale MacPhee, General Manager of the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian, said:“Ever since Conrad Hilton created the brand, we’ve led the industry with our innovative approach to products, amenities and service – we were the first hotel to be listed on the Stock Exchange and the first to install TVs in bedrooms. 

“Today, Hilton Hotels & Resorts stands as the stylish, forward thinking global leader of hospitality and Hilton UK was ranked third – in all the UK industries – as one of the best places to work, which is an absolute credit to the brand on its centenary.”