Edinburgh

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

StayScore

89

/100

Confidence: High

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR, United Kingdom

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★★★★★5-star hotel

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is located in the financial district, next to the West End business and entertainment area and a five-minute walk from Princes Street, 500 metres from Edinburgh Castle.

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh

Score breakdown

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89/100
8.8/10
4.5/5
4.4/5

Scores last verified: 30 Jul 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 89/100

Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh is best suited to travellers who want a polished, centrally placed base for exploring Edinburgh's main sights, festivals and conference venues. Its appeal lies with guests who prefer an upscale, familiar hotel brand with modern comforts and spa facilities rather than a small boutique with Old Town character. The location on Lothian Road makes walking to Princes Street, the Castle and festival theatres straightforward, so it works well for festival-goers, business delegates and couples seeking convenience and a pampering base.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

2 swimming poolsParking on siteFree WiFiSpa & wellness centreNon-smoking roomsFitness centreFacilities for disabled guestsRoom serviceBarVery good breakfast

Highlights

  • Central Lothian Road location within easy walking distance of Princes Street, the Castle and festival venues
  • Upmarket, polished hotel with spa facilities for a pampering stay
  • Handy choice for conference delegates, theatre trips and Festival visits

Things to know

  • More of a modern chain hotel than a boutique with historic Old Town character
  • Prices and busyness rise sharply during Festival and major event periods

Hotel surroundings

What's nearby

Nearby

  • 1.Edinburgh Castle 600 yd
  • 2.Charlotte Square 800 yd
  • 3.The Georgian House 900 yd
  • 4.Grassmarket 900 yd
  • 5.Princes Street Gardens 900 yd

Top attractions

  • 1.National Museum of Scotland 0.9 mi
  • 2.The Meadows 0.9 mi
  • 3.City Art Centre 1 mi
  • 4.Palace of Holyrood House 1.8 mi
  • 5.Edinburgh Zoo 2.7 mi

Transport

  • 1.Train Haymarket 1 mi
  • 2.Train Edinburgh Waverley station 1 mi

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