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Reviews of Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#65 of 166 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 2665 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Room, 2 Twins
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The gluten free breakfast was very disappointing.

    Lovely pool. Very comfortable room. Very attentive staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    7.0
    We had a lovely time at the hotel but asking the hotel guests to pay extra fee for using the hydro pool was not cool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That the hotel guests are charged to use the hydro pool. It is perfectly ok to ask to book a slot or charge for the spa facilities but hydro-pool is easily accessible from the swimming pool and not fair to put personnel to guard it from the hotel guests who already paid to stay. It is also not clear that they charge for it on the website. Rooms didn’t have a nespresso style coffee machine. Coffee was terrible.

    Rooms were spacious and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    9.0
    A very pleasant stay for a short trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Needed some water in the fridge (cans lying outside on top of dresser?)

    Very quiet room, did not hear traffic or any other guests in hotel. Very comfy bed and really liked the layout of the bathroom. Breakfast very good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff lovely

    Had a lovely stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    First class in every way. Well done to the whole team at the Sheraton!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle View, Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing! Very happy with everything.

    Everything! Lovely staff, very comfortable bed, brilliant shower. All the extra little bits of thoughtfulness were much appreciated in the room ie robe, slippers, shower cap, tea/coffee and biscuits. Also, the delicious breakfast. Hotel is beautiful and so presentable! First impressions were fantastic.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Solid but not quite a five-star experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was clean, however, there was black mould in the shower. Breakfast is served and not buffet; one has to decide between a set of pastries and youghurt/porridge for the starter. The food is good but inconsistent; both porridge and scrambled eggs looked and tasted differently on two separate occasions. The indoor swimming pool has a VERY strong smell of chlorine, which does not leave the building due to poor ventilation and high humidity. Personal hygiene kits are also not provided; e.g., you will find neither cotton buds/pads nor dental hygiene kits in your room. The USB charger next to the bed did not work.

    Location is superb, and the beds are extremely comfortable. The hotel has a good design, and the rooms are nice. Most members of the reception staff were friendly and eager to help.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nil

    Excellent facilities Very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    Overall had a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast service was poor. Sat for 40 mins and still hadn’t been given drinks. We ended up leaving and not having breakfast. I can appreciate when it’s busy but there was plenty staff and no communication to tell us drinks/ food was coming etc, very poor and did but a damper on the weekend.

    Room was stunning, location perfect and very clean. Can not fault and was perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great design

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    I really enjoyed my stay overall, be aware that it is costly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One spa area is pretty unclear when you go to use there facilities. You are not made aware of how the lockers work and where robes are or anything really. I was also told the reception get a little mad at people for asking for the robes because they want to keep them for members only not really sure if thats fair as we paid too. For £35 each just to use an outdoor pool and some relaxation rooms surley you deserve a robe.

    The one square brasserie is a nice area to relax and get food and drinks. Our room was amazing, big comfortable bed, the bathroom is amazing, shower pressure perfect and bath is big.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    9.0
    Very good, welcoming staff, and I'll look to stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The thing I missed was a brief 'introduction' for the facilities in the room and hotel. I couldn't work out how to get cooler water for the bath - the water tap seemed to be stuck on hot - too hot for me!

    It was a nice large room and everything - the bed, furniture and bathroom was high quality. Breakfast - a brilliant Scottish vegan cooked breakfast - perfect. I liked the security of the lift system, meaning that the guest room floors were card-access only. Swimming pool is good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Nice but overpriced
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The hotel was a little bit run down. Some of the facilities were broken, like the swimming suit dryer in the pool area, and some of the stuff in the room. The design of the room is somewhat questionable (especially wrt bathroom), and the room looks dated.

    The staff was very helpful and very friendly. The breakfast was quite nice (if you're ok with British food). The swimming pool was ok, especially if you just want to swim, but to relax in warm water pool you need to pay extra for the access to the thermal spa.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    9.0
    Would try another place first next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle View, Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Long wait to check in, long wait till room ready at 4 pm, extra expense for unspectacular view in low level room; VERY expensive overall; unspecific extra charges on eventual bill, checkout casual.

    Modern, spacious, swimming pool, towelling robes, food

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely hotel. Slightly 70s in design but actually very comfortable. The room was spacious, clean and v v comfortable. Lovely staff- special shout out to Sara at breakfast- very helpful , informative and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    8.0
    Great room and spa facilities!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Club Room, Club Lounge access, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast, staff attitudes and attentiveness were low.

    The one spa facilities were amazing. The room was well equipped and view was amazing as we had a club room but the service in all areas of the hotel except reception let it down and breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay. Most enjoyable live music. Would have stayed an extra night if incentive given
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room, 2 Twins
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car parking is unclear for access. Spaces in car park very badly lined off, pillars not accounted for.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Always good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Charge for car parking

    Most parts of it

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle Club Room, Club Lounge access, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely stay, excellent staff and great Spa experience

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Good, but not the same as previous stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Club Room, Club Lounge access, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast had limitations on food and you were only allowed one cold drink and one hot drink . Not what was expected of 5 star hotel.

    Location and room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful and comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room, 2 Twins
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was the shower by the sauna was not working

    A beautiful hotel with amazing decorated. The room was fantastic. Beautiful lighting, comfortable bed, amazing view. The staff were very pleasant and co-operative. I also loved the swimming pool and sauna too Good proximity to the city centre. Overall a luxurious and pleasant stay. I would go again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful Hotel severely let down by breakfast .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our breakfast the first morning was a huge disappointment in fact I couldn’t eat the majority of it !!

    Beautiful property , view from our room was amazing . Situated perfectly for us as we were attending an OMD concert at the Usher Hall .

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    7.0
    Doesn’t feel 5 star!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Castle View, Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast table layout was poor. One of the waiting on staff stated to us “this is a five star hotel”. I felt like saying “well for 5 star you haven’t provided teaspoons, side plates, side knives sugar tongues or milk with my coffee. Don’t brag if your not providing a 5 star service!” I have stayed in another 5 star hotel (just down the road) which actually felt 5 star.

    Reception and concierge staff friendly and helpful. Room service food was good. Bed super comfy with comfy feather pillows.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    sadly short but sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't have enough time to enjoy all the facilities . I was on a very quick turn around

    Staff went out of their way to make my stay very comfortable after my previous stay had been very poor

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    Spa was great but welcoming refreshments were a poor quality and far from plentiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Castle View, Deluxe Room, 1 King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tea & coffee facilities were lacking

    Location & spa

    Stayed in February 2024

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