Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh is a 3-star chain hotel on Shandwick Place, the westward continuation of Princes Street. It has 24-hour reception and simple rooms, and it fits a trip where you will spend the day out.
Location and getting around
Edinburgh Castle is about a 10-minute walk away, as is Haymarket station. The Grassmarket and the Scott Monument are about 15 minutes away.
The Royal Mile and Waverley station are about 20 minutes on foot. On the way you can cross Princes Street Gardens. The National Museum of Scotland is about 20 minutes away and Calton Hill about half an hour.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a tea and coffee set. The hotel highlights the quality of its beds and mattresses. Wi-Fi is free.
Reception is open 24 hours. Breakfast is continental and buffet. With the tea and coffee set you can make something hot when you come back from a cold afternoon.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you will spend the day sightseeing and only need to sleep well.
- Practical if you want both Haymarket and the castle close by.
- Ideal if you plan to shop on Princes Street.
- Worth a look if you arrive by train from Glasgow and get off at Haymarket.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 15:00.
- On your last day you can stay until 12:00.
- At check-in, show photo ID and a credit card.
- There is no sign of a restaurant for dinner.
For more hotels, see Edinburgh.