The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

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Luxury Collection
9.4 (1328 reviews)
42 St Andrew Square , Edinburgh , gb
+441312300570

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Luxurious rooms
Excellent food
Cons:
High drink prices
Slow bar service
Noise from hotel functions

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
There were mentions of poor drainage in the sink and slow service that impacted the overall cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Multiple reviews highlight exceptional, friendly, and helpful staff, making service a strong point.
Location
9.86
Many reviews praised the great location with easy access to central attractions.
Room Quality
9.31
Rooms were often mentioned as comfortable, luxurious, and well-appointed.
Amenities
9.34
Amenities were well-received, though not heavily detailed in the reviews.
Value for Money
9.3
Some comments highlighted the higher prices, but many felt the experience was worth it.
Food and Beverage
9.35
Food quality was consistently praised across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
9.72
Overall sentiment indicates an exceptional experience, with many guests eager to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:16

Property Description

Luxurious Apartment Accommodation
The Edinburgh Grand offers elegant apartments just a short stroll from Princes Street. Each apartment boasts modern amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable living area with a flat-screen TV. Guests can also enjoy the historic charm with period features and luxurious bathroom amenities.

Convenient Location
Situated within walking distance of iconic landmarks such as The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Calton Hill, The Edinburgh Grand provides easy access to the best of the city's attractions. Additionally, the property's proximity to the Scottish National Gallery makes it a perfect choice for art enthusiasts.

Excellent Facilities and Services
With an on-site restaurant, bar, and coffee house, guests can indulge in a variety of culinary delights without leaving the premises. The complimentary WiFi and convenient access to transportation options ensure a seamless stay for every guest.

Experience luxury and convenience at The Edinburgh Grand - Book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1328 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.86
Room Quality: 9.31
Amenities: 9.34
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 9.72
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Viktoriya • couple • us
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2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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annalL8146XX • Couples • Austin, Texas
4
No AC/No Fans/No Sleep
Pros:

Hate to write this because we usually love the Edinburgh Grand. We booked a Loft Room without thinking heat rises. We could not get the loft to feel cool enough to sleep comfortably (even opened windows fully). We ended up calling the front desk about 1 am to ask for fans, but it was too late to get any good sleep before we needed to be up first thing in the morning. In my opinion, summertime is too hot to not at least just provide or offer fans at check in-especially for the loft rooms. We shouldn't have to call in the middle of the night-just have them in the rooms.

2026-07-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Amira • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Cailin • extended_group • gb
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location
Staff
Cleanliness

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Meike • couple • gb
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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M. from G. • solo_traveller • de
9
Erste Wahl für Edinburgh!!!
Pros:

Aussergewöhnliches Hotel!!! Tolle Lage, Frühstück hervorragend, Mitarbeiter top!!!

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • gb
9
The Edinburgh Grand is always our choice for a hotel in Edinburgh.
Pros:

The close proximity to Edinburgh Waverley

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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wildmom • Couples • Chicago, Illinois
2
No Room at the Inn? Never again!
Pros:

My husband and I were to stay here at the beginning of our Scotland vacation. I had been in England for three weeks for work, and he had arrived just that morning, so we were both tired and jet lagged, and more than ready for the luxurious room we had reserved. Upon arrival, we were very quickly told that there was no room available for us (this is a HUGE hotel, so this was a little hard to comprehend) and that a taxi was on its way to take us to one of their sister properties on the Royal Mile. I pushed back a little, but they were not willing to budge. The entire experience felt so offensive--like we were not wanted there and were being shuttled to a "lesser" property on the busiest, most touristy street in town. If I had wanted to stay over on the Royal Mile I would have booked a room there, but since we were looking for something a little nicer and wanted to rest, I booked this hotel at this location.

Needless to say, I will never book at this hotel again. At the end of our trip we stayed right next door at the Gleneagles Townhouse and had a completely different experience--one that I will gladly repeat next time I'm in town.

2026-06-16 • via Tripadvisor
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James • couple • gb
10
Just a beautiful place in the perfect location
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Vincenzo • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Pulizia posizione grandezza camera personale

Cons:

Poca scelta di cibo

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • couple • ca
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Harry • couple • gb
8
Overnight at the Edinburgh luxuary grand
Pros:

Very central to new and old Edinburgh beautiful building very clean nice staff welcoming overall can’t fault it only one night stay wasn’t in hotel much but what a was in it very nice hotel,breakfast was really nice full Scottish

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Roder • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
10
Lovely few days
Pros:

Beautiful hotel

Cons:

Air conn in room was not easy to operate , room kept getting really hot !

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Ezz • couple • kw
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Petr • extended_group • cz
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Antony Prasad • couple • gb
10
A Memorable Experience!
Pros:

Fantastic location. Excellent service. A great place to stay and enjoy the serenity of Edinburgh as a family. Memorable experience. Surprised at how easy for city commute through tram and buses and taste great food in Edinburgh.

Cons:

Liked everything about this property, service and stay.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Hariprasad • family_with_children • in
7
The Staff Made the Difference!
Pros:

The location is excellent, right in the middle of St Andrew Square, this is 2 minute walk away from any kind of restaurant, eatery, pubs etc. The choice of eateries around this place is amazingly diverse - Indian, Italian, Mexican, Pubs, Chinese, Continental, etc. And all of them of very good quality. The Hop-on Hop-off bust stop is right in front of of the hotel. Ubers are super easy to get. It is walking distance from the Royal Mile, Princes Street etc. Natalie and Lilita the front desk, and their colleagues were amazingly helpful, every single time.

The bed and linen were super clean and hygienic. Staff is amazingly warm and super efficient. In fact they converted what could otherwise have been a disappointing room experience into a warm, comfortable stay.

Cons:

The room we took was a high end Suite. The living room of the suite was awesomely spacious and well structured, the bedroom of the suite was very tiny and very little space to even walk around the bed. The bedroom had two cupboards, but the wiggle room was so tiny that we could not keep our baggages there. We had to request for baggage stands and keep it in the living room. The lighting in the room could do with a little more brightness.

The hotel does not have a 24/7 restaurant. Not even 24/7 in-room dining. The in-room dining closes at 9.30 PM. So you have to plan you dinner evenings and possibly keep some food in the room for if you are hungry or feel like a coffee later. The breakfast is also a la carte and not buffet. Vegan options food is limited.

The bathroom is spacious, but the shower area did not have even a railing for seniors to hold on to when stepping out of the bath. This is seriously dangerous and they could slip as the floor is smooth.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee