Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the hotel occupies the perfect spot from which to explore the history of the Medieval Old Town and the architectural interest of the Georgian New Town.
Nestled in the shadow of historical Edinburgh Castle, the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa is just a short walk away from the financial district – The Exchange - and the city’s famous shopping thoroughfare, Princes Street.
For your relaxation, the hotel is home to One, Europe’s most advanced City Spa. The perfect place to indulge your mind, body, and spirit in luxurious 5-star opulence, the spa boasts a range of treatments and facilities.
Rooms: 260. Hotel Chain: Sheraton.
Hotel Facilities
General
Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for disabled guests, Elevator, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking.
Activities
Sauna, Fitness Centre, Spa & Wellness Centre, Massage, Jacuzzi, Walking, Turkish/Steam Bath, Hammam, Indoor Swimming Pool.
Services
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Shoe Shine, Packed Lunches, Fax/Photocopying.
Location
City Centre, Shopping Centre, Near Airport, Near Train Station, University, Near Exhibition Centre, Old Town.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and costs GBP 6.00 per hour.
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site and costs GBP 8.00 per day.
Hotel Policies
These are general hotel policies. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room description.
Check-In
15:00 hours
Check-Out
12:00 hours
Cancellation
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and extra beds
Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Extra beds and baby cots are upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted credit cards
American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Hotel information
One Spa offers guests the ultimate in luxury with: 11 multi-purpose treatment rooms; a hydrotherapy room; 19-metre ozone friendly pool; state-of-the-art fitness studio; and a carefully designed thermal suite with an impressive variety of holistic heat experiences, including an Aroma Grotto, Rock Sauna, Bio-Sauna, Tepidarium, Laconium and Hammam.
Unique to One is the outdoor hydro-pool, a stainless steel pool cut into the rooftop of the building with a cedar plank curved rear wall, accessed by swimming from the indoor hydro-pool. Dramatically lit at night, the 35ºC salt water evaporates into a soft mist in the air above the pool, creating an unforgettably relaxing and romantic image.
Food & beverage
The Terrace offers light, space and choice. An international buffet-style restaurant, the Terrace has magnificent views of Edinburgh Castle. The vibrant menu consists of the restaurant’s famous carvery, a cold-cut buffet, sizzling stir-fry selection and delectable mono portion desserts.
Bold and beautiful, Santini is an altogether contemporary take on the best Italian cooking. Authentic flavours burst with vitality on a menu that takes inspiration from across the regions.
An elegant, spacious lounge bar, The Exchange Bar is as welcoming for afternoon tea as it is for a wee dram in the wee hours. Whether it’s coffee, lunch, a late supper, or a drink with friends, it’s all yours – all day, every day.
The Crush Bar: A relaxed and informal lounge area that provides tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages. The perfect place to relax and enjoy an aperitif before dinner or a liqueur after your meal.
One Spa Cafè: An informal atmosphere creates the ideal place to relax. The cuisine is both tasty and nutritious, featuring light meals, herbal infusions, energizers, and smoothies.
Room information
Many of the 260 spacious bedrooms have fabulous views of Edinburgh Castle. As well as the common facilities listed, each offers international power plugs, in-house films, telephones with voicemail and 24-hour room service.
Area information
Follow the cobbled Royal Mile from the ancient Castle, which dominates the capital’s skyline, to Holyrood Palace or wander through the narrow streets of the Old Town. If visiting in August, the hundreds of events that take place during the Edinburgh International Festival will enthrall you. Whilst a stay on New Year’s Eve will allow you to enjoy the World-famous Hogmanay (tickets are necessary in advance, not available from the hotel).
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