Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh is on Festival Square, about 10 minutes on foot from Haymarket station and the castle. Its main attraction is One Spa, with a 19-metre pool and a rooftop hydrotherapy pool. It suits you if you want to combine sightseeing with time at the spa.
Location and getting around
According to the property, the area is the financial district, near Princes Street and the West End. Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket are about 10 minutes on foot, as is Haymarket. It is about 15 minutes to the Royal Mile and the Scott Monument and about 20 to Waverley station. Arthur’s Seat is 2.8 km away, so use public transport to get there.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have Wi-Fi, a satellite TV, a small seating area and a bathroom with a separate bath and a walk-in shower. Some rooms have castle views.
As a guest you can use the 19-metre pool, the gym and the fitness studios at One Spa for free. The thermal suite and the rooftop hydrotherapy pool (Escape at One) are charged separately and must be booked. The One Square restaurant serves modern Scottish cooking, and breakfast can be a buffet, from the menu or full Scottish.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you want to swim every day of your trip.
- Practical if you arrive by train at Haymarket.
- Ideal for business travellers who want to stay in an office district.
Good to know
The rooftop thermal area is charged extra and booked separately, as are treatments. Check-in is from 15:00, with photo ID and a card; check-out is at 12:00. For more options, see hotels in Edinburgh.