Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Sheraton
9 (4530 reviews)
1 Festival Square , Edinburgh , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
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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 4530 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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Klaus couple fr
8
Bon hotel, trés bien placé
Pros:

Emplacement
La politesse du personnel
Spa

Cons:

Climatisation (soit froid ou chaud) meme en changeant la clime par 1 dégrée
L'ajustement de la lumière dans la chambre est un peu compliqué

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Salama solo_traveller ae
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Erin couple gb
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Alicia solo_traveller es
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Ulrike solo_traveller at
9
Pros:

Location, very nice room, parking garage, excellent breakfast

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Rod couple gb
10
Excellent & impeccably clean, central city hotel. Brilliant location and amazing staff.
Pros:

Amazing location. Very clean and classy. Staff brilliant.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sevim Merve couple tr
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Mohamed extended_group qa
9
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Bernardita solo_traveller cl
7
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
All staff very friendly and helpful
Pros:

Location to City and hop on hop off tour buses

Cons:

Spacious, spa facilities

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Kay couple gb
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
9
A great hotel with the friendliest staff!
Pros:

The room was fabulous! Perfectly balanced and comfortable

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Valentina couple do
9
Excelent hotel!
Pros:

The breakfast was incredible!! The spa and gym very nice, good location, great room!

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Jane couple au
9
Your bar staff took our stay to the next level
Pros:

Central location
Beds were large & comfortable
Andrew & Emma in the bar were exceptional, they really made us feel welcome

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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aceite couple es
8
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Allybally17 Family Glasgow, Scotland
10
Very enjoyable stay
Pros:

Recently stayed at the Sheraton Grand Edinburgh for two nights as a graduation treat for my niece, and we had a wonderful experience.

From the moment we arrived, we felt very well looked after. We were delighted to receive a complimentary upgrade to a room with a stunning castle view, along with some Prosecco and a lovely handwritten card to celebrate the occasion. It was such a thoughtful touch that made our stay feel extra special.

The hotel is in a fantastic location, within easy walking distance of Edinburgh's main attractions. Our room was spacious, spotless, and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent, with both a generous buffet and a great à la carte menu offering plenty of choice.

The rooftop hydropool was definitely a highlight and a lovely way to relax after exploring the city.

There were a couple of minor issues during our stay. The hydropool jets weren't working properly, which perhaps also explained the lower-than-expected water pressure in our room. The ordering system at breakfast also crashed, causing slight delays. However, these were small inconveniences that didn't detract from our overall enjoyment and certainly weren't enough to reduce my rating.

Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would happily return. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Edinburgh.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Craig extended_group gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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fancynancy84 Couples Lawrence, Kansas
10
Best value in Bonvoy network
Pros:

I cannot imagine a better value for your money. First, the location. It sits at the base of the hill, right below the Edinburgh castle- 15 minute walk to the esplanade/Royal mile - which is mostly where you want to be in Edinburgh.

Second, if you have status with Bonvoy, you know that the Owner's Clubs are highly variable. Here, the breakfast and happy hour are amazing. We only ate out for dinner twice while we were here, enough snacks for a meal for both vegetarians and omnivores. Also, they do not scrimp on drinks. Very nice Prosecco and I stopped saying yes before they stopped offering!

The room was lovely. We didn't get a suite upgrade (oh well), but the regular room was roomy enough for two - king sized bed, very comfortable mattress, bathrobe and slippers. Staff were also extremely nice and helpful.

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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peteryT7744ET Family
2
One of the worst 5 star hotels in the UK. The worst hotel in Edinburgh. Avoids at all costs!
Pros:

Stayed at this hotel for 4 nights. Housekeeping was terrible. Went out at 10:00am and came back just now at 5:15pm. The room was not even cleaned. Did not have the do not disturb sign on the door and even called the reception to ask them to clean the room for me at 12:00pm. This was not acceptable for even a three star or lowered starred hotel but just happened at a five star hotel. Bed was very uncomfortable and small. Lounge breakfast was even worse than the level 2 one which was also terrible. Also need to pay to use the rooftop pool and the staff did not even allow you to view it before deciding whether to pay or not. One of the worst 5 star hotels in the UK. Avoid at all costs!! Just talked to one of the supervisors Nicola who just only apologized and said the hotel was busy. I do not accept this as an excuse. I am out of the room for nearly 8 hours and no one was there to clean the room. This was not acceptable! Her attitude was also not great and only offered a drink as a compensation which is not needed as I have access to all the drinks as I have access to the lounge. Worst hotel in Edinburgh. Plenty of options that are available at this price!

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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Dr.Khaled solo_traveller sa
10
Pros:

كل شي

Cons:

لا شي

2026-06-25 via Nuitee