Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Sheraton
9 (4495 reviews)
1 Festival Square , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Excellent spa facilities
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Breakfast organization issues
High price during festive seasons

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Inconsistent cleanliness standards noted, particularly with breakfast area and room cleaning.
Service
9.36
Staff were generally friendly, professional, and attentive, with several positive mentions.
Location
9.4
Hotel is well-located with excellent proximity to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms were comfortable and well-designed, though some minor criticisms about lighting.
Amenities
9.38
Excellent amenities including a spa and other facilities that guests enjoyed.
Value for Money
8.84
Mixed sentiments; while some viewed it as expensive, others felt the experience justified the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast service faced issues during peak times; expectations for organization were not met.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall, a highly positive experience with a few noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:51

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa offers elegant rooms with free wireless Internet, 24-hour room service, and interactive satellite flat-screen TV. The spacious rooms feature beautiful furnishings, mood lighting, and luxurious bathrooms with a separate bath and walk-in shower.

One Spa Wellness Retreat
Guests can indulge in the complimentary use of the 19-metre swimming pool, gym, and fitness studios at One Spa. Additionally, they can book various beauty and spa treatments in advance. The Thermal Suite and rooftop Hydropool experiences at Escape at One are must-try features for a relaxing stay.

Dining Experience at One Square Bar + Brasserie
Experience a modern Scottish menu and a unique Gin Tasting experience at the vibrant One Square Bar + Brasserie. Enjoy a culinary journey in a lively setting overlooking Edinburgh Castle.

Book your stay at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa for a luxurious and unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 17.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 4495 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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328bethd Couples Jacksonville, Florida
8
Still waiting for a refund on one of our three nights
Pros:

We had booked the hotel for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday night, flying from Florida to Edinburgh overnight Saturday. We missed our flight on Saturday evening and couldn’t leave the US until Sunday evening arriving on Monday. On Sunday morning, our travel agent called the reservation line and spoke to someone telling them we would not be arriving until Monday afternoon and please change our reservation to two nights instead of three. When we arrived at the hotel Monday afternoon, we spoke to Front Desk personnel who told us that because we didn’t have the name of the person our travel agent spoke with or any documentation in their system of the call, they could not give us the refund on our first night which totaled about $500. Our agent has since emailed the hotel again asking for a refund on the missed night and has not gotten any response. Needless to say, this put quite a damper on our 10 day European vacation! The room was very nice and faced the castle and the breakfast that we had in the dining room was delicious and there was a lot of choices with good service from the wait staff. But it was all clouded because we lost $500 and no one would discuss this with us.

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor
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Susan couple gb
8
Good for its purpose, close to Usher Hall
Pros:

Location,

Cons:

Slow service in bar

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Roberto de Almeida Duarte couple br
10
Quase excelente
Pros:

Café da manhã

Cons:

Banheiro do apto não tem privacidade e falta de restaurantes no hotel
Atendimento para se identificar para o café chega formar fila

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Duncan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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dennisbF6943SI Family London, England
10
5-star for everything
Pros:

As Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite members, we thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh.
The whole team were incredibly welcoming and attentive, with special thanks to Nicola and Anya for their outstanding customer service throughout our visit. Every part of the hotel felt modern, well maintained and our room is spotlessly clean.
Club Lounge was a lovely bonus. The lounge team were always warm, friendly and approachable, and the breakfast buffet offered an impressive range of options to suit every taste.
Unfortunately, we did not have time to try the swimming pool on this occasion, but we will definitely make sure to do so next time.
We travel to Edinburgh frequently for business, and we have already rebooked a couple of nights. We very much look forward to returning soon.

Dr. Tong W

2026-06-16 via Tripadvisor
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Josh couple gb
5
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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C3665QBmaryh Family
10
Fantastic, modern and spotless hotel with outstanding service
Pros:

I wasn't sure about this hotel as I always stayed on the Royal mile. It was an outstanding choice.

Rooms were very large. Everything was totally spotless and clean and modern. Restaurants were very good.

The M lounge was the nicest one I've ever been to anywhere in the world.

Throughout my travels that week, the Sheraton was the only one that acknowledged my status with Marriott Bonvoy which I greatly appreciated. The front desk was also wonderful to deal with at check-in and check out.

We had two rooms and both were equally as nice.

Adam and Wayne at the front lobby were wonderful to work with. No matter what you wanted, they could lead you to it. Including getting drivers within minutes bso friendly.

Location was the only thing I originally was worried about. only since I had never stayed at that end of the city before

Absolutely nothing to worry about. It is very walkable to anywhere in the city!!!

Would highly recommend and will definitely return.

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor
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Katarzyna solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Perfect location just across from the Usher Hall, where we had the event. Helpful staff, good food, and exceptional breakfast. We enjoyed the swimming pool and sauna. Parking - very convenient.

Cons:

A bit pricey, but it is Sheraton after all.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Rukesh solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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NESE solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

I don’t like the breakfast. It is not at the Sheraton quality.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Diego couple es
1
Un poco agobiante la habitación, al ser el baño muy grande y daba la impresión de estar como encerrado
Pros:

La ubicación era muy buena

Cons:

Habitación de un tamaño normal, pero el baño era más grande que la habitación

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
8
Comfy stay
Pros:

Location and spa (pay the extra to use the full spa)

Cons:

It was a shame residents have to pay extra to use the spa. Also….Left my robe and slippers hanging up by the spa area whilst using the facilities and it was removed with my phones, glasses and room key. They were left at reception but made a relaxing spa stressful and as I didn’t have my glasses it was difficult to navigate to retrieve them.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Perfect stay for us
Pros:

All aspects of Rate Ria Front Paradise were ideal for us. The apartment itself was perfect with all the amenities you could wish for and the building facilities, pools, gym etc fantastic. Apartment manager, Sonia, was lovely and very helpful. Thank you.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Didier couple be
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Srib155 Family Los Altos, California
2
Room with no view!!
Pros:

I stayed at the Sheraton Grand Edinburgh for one night in April 2026 and unfortunately left disappointed.
As a Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite member, I used a Suite Night Award and was hoping for a memorable stay, particularly with a castle-facing room. My upgrade request was approved, but the "suite" turned out to be two connected rooms rather than a traditional suite. While the rooms were clean, spacious, and well maintained, the view was extremely disappointing. Instead of the iconic Edinburgh Castle or city views, the room faced another building just a few feet away, making it feel like we were looking at a wall.
After checking into the room, I requested a room change and specifically asked whether a castle-facing room was available. The request was denied, with the explanation that no such rooms were available. However, I was later able to see castle-view room types available through the Marriott Bonvoy app, which made the situation difficult to understand.
One positive aspect of the stay was the club lounge. The lounge itself was comfortable and provided a pleasant space to relax. However, the food selection was quite limited and fell short of what I have experienced at other Sheraton and Marriott properties. The offerings were adequate for light refreshments but lacked variety.
The hotel itself is in a convenient location, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, the service experience did not match the quality of the physical property. Most interactions at the front desk felt transactional rather than welcoming, and there seemed to be limited flexibility in addressing guest concerns. As an Ambassador Elite member, I expected a higher level of hospitality and recognition.
Edinburgh is a wonderful city, but based on my experience and overall service, this is not a property I would choose again. There are many excellent Marriott properties around that do a far better job and delivering a memorable stay

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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Kevin couple gb
9
Excellent stay and would visit again circumstances permitting.
Pros:

Central location, contemporary design with excellent facilities. Staff were diligent and welcoming. Received an upgrade as a surprise.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Maria Cristina couple it
7
Città molto bella!! Soggiorno piacevole ma da un 5 stelle ci aspettavamo di più. Per 2 giorni non ci hanno rifatto la st
Pros:

Posizione abbastanza centrale

Cons:

Pulizia nella camera

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Dzhamilia extended_group kg
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Mariam couple ae
9
كل شي ممتاز و في مطاعم و جمعية و كوفيات قريبه جداً من الفندق و تخدمك ، و مطعم بطاطا رهيييييييب
Pros:

الغرفة واسعه و جميلة و الاطلاله جميله
و المكان قريب من شارع فيكتوريا و شارع البرنس و الحديقة المطله على قصر ادنبرة و قريب من قلعه ادنبرة

Cons:

كل شي جميل

2026-06-06 via Nuitee