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Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
5 stars

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
See location+44 131 229 9131
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£101
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rate per night

8.6
Very good
based on 2445 reviews
2,445 reviews

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Located in Edinburgh, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is within a 20-minute drive of Edinburgh Airport and offers a sauna, a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool. It is close to Princes Street, restaurants and shops.

There are a variety of facilities at Sheraton Grand Hotel on offer to guests, including a Turkish steam bath, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. It provides a relaxing stay with in-house spa services such as massage, and features views of Edinburgh Castle that can be admired while unwinding.

Sheraton Grand Hotel And Spa Edinburgh has 269 contemporary rooms that are filled with a variety of essential amenities to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. Each includes its very own bathroom with a hair dryer, slippers and bathrobes.

In-house dining options include One Square, which provides a convenient place to enjoy a meal. Packed lunches are available for sightseers.

The hotel is within a 30-minute walk of Edinburgh Bus Station and Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. It is also within walking distance of Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Edinburgh Town Walls.

Rating
8.6
Very good
Based on 2,445 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Steam room
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Rooftop pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Minibar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Accessibility and suitability

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Pets not allowed
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Allergy-free room
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

General

  • Window
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Landmark view
  • Storage available
  • Quiet street view
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • City view

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Open-air bath
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • EV charging station

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Golf

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

8.6
Very good
2445 verified ratings
Wonderful
1417
Very good
370
Good
291
Okay
143
Fair
99
Mediocre
49
Poor
76

Summary of reviews

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Guests appreciated the hotel's great location and service, particularly highlighting the helpful staff and beautiful surroundings. However, there were significant concerns regarding cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning dirty pools and unclean rooms. Some guests also noted that the amenities and breakfast options could be improved.
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Wonderful
Aditya, Aug 2022
The property was well located and the staff was very helpful and generous. They suggested some great modification to our booking saving us some money.
4.8
Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2019
Pros (+) Location
Cons (-) Bedroom was irritating. Numerous lightbulbs flickered. There was a sewer smell in the room when we arrived. There was air leakage at our window which caused cold draughts all night and meant we heard everything going on in the service yard below which disturbed my sleep. The heating/ air system was poor and the room was either too stiff or cold and I had to keep getting up to change the controls. ...
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9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2017
Pros (+) The hotel was beautiful as was my room. I was there on business and didn’t have a lot of time to explore Edinburgh, but the great location made kit easy to see a lot with the time I had available. Would consider staying again for personal travel as well.

Location

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Castle0.3 mi
  • Grassmarket0.4 mi
  • Haymarket0.4 mi
  • Princes Street Gardens0.5 mi
  • Princes Street0.5 mi
  • St Giles' Cathedral0.7 mi
  • National Museum of Scotland0.7 mi
  • University of Edinburgh0.7 mi
  • Edinburgh City Centre0.8 mi
  • St. Andrew Square0.8 mi
  • The Royal Mile0.8 mi
  • Calton Hill1.1 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Low season

January

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

£249

Average price (weekend night)

£366
Cheapest month to stay with an average 46% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 123% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, plan to stay on a Monday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Saturday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £276, while the most expensive was £482.
  • How long should you stay at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

  • What sort of activities does the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh have on offer?

    If you’re looking for something a little different to do, you should sign up for the Ginnasium experience which takes guests on a customized gin tasting journey. It takes place at One Square Bar, the bar of the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, which also distills their own gin. An expert will first show you the process and will explain about the botanicals that are involved. Following the tasting session, you will be able to bottle your own miniature bottle of gin straight from the barrel, choosing from 4 different One Square Gins, to take home with you. This experience costs £35 (about $45) per person.

  • What are my options for breakfast when staying at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh?

    Guests staying at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh can choose from 3 different breakfast options. Breakfast is served from 7:00 am until 10:30 am every day and until 11:00 am on Sundays at the One Square Brasserie. You can choose between a Buffet Breakfast for a fee of £22 (about $28) per person, or Continental Breakfast which is available for £18 (about $23) per person. Alternatively, if you would like to have breakfast in your room, you can order items from the 24h in-room dining menu.

  • How do I get from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh?

    If you are looking at catching public transport to your accommodation, get on board the Airlink 100 bus line from outside the airport terminal, heading in the direction of the City Centre, and get off 9 stops later at the Shandwick Place bus stop. The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh will then be about 5m walk about, and the full trip will take around 35m. A taxi ride will take about 25m and will cost around £25 (about $32), and if you are looking at renting a car, you can park at the hotel for a rate of £15 (about $19) per day.

  • What are the services on offer if I want to organize a business event at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh?

    The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh has 14 different rooms that can be used to organize meetings or events, with the largest room fitting up to 500 guests in theater or banquet settings. The hotel offers a range of services for larger events and you will be able to work with a photographer, a decorator, an electrician and more. Audio-visual equipment is also available, as is catering and a business center where you can get any last-minute copying and printing done.

  • What sort of fitness activities does the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh have on offer?

    The spa at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh offers a range of fitness classes that guests of the hotel can join. You will be able to choose from cycling, boxing, HIIT and Core Strength classes, and for water-based activities you can join the Aqua Gym sessions at the swimming pool.(Prices checked 07/06/19).

  • Where is Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh located?

    Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh is located at 1 Festival Square, 0.5 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Castle is the closest landmark to Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh.

  • Does Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh from the airport?

    Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh is 6.4 miles from Edinburgh Turnhouse. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh is 35.3 miles from Dundee.

  • Does Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh have a pool?

    Yes, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh in Edinburgh and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.1

Distance to city centre

0.5 mi

Nearest airport

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Distance to airport

6.4 mi