Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

StayScore

92

/100

Confidence: High

42 Saint Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom

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★★★★★5-star hotel

Located in the beating heart of Edinburgh, with 50 luxury suites and rooms, The Edinburgh Grand is one of Scotland's most luxurious and grand hotels. Enriched by an illustrious heritage, courtesy of a famous banking landmark, the building’s provenance has been artfully woven to create a spectacular residence.

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh

Score breakdown

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StayScore
92/100
9.1/10
4.6/5
4.7/5

Scores last verified: 30 Jul 2026

StayScore Analysis

Why this hotel scores 92/100

The Edinburgh Grand is best suited to travellers who want a highly polished, central Edinburgh base with striking heritage character and an upmarket, celebratory feel. Housed in a former banking landmark and offering 50 luxury suites and rooms, it appeals to couples, city-breakers and festival-goers who prioritise location, impressive period architecture and a sense of occasion over a low-key neighbourhood retreat. The hotel works well as a backdrop for special occasions, shopping and sightseeing around the Royal Mile, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle.

Amenities

What this hotel offers

Free WiFiFamily roomsNon-smoking roomsFitness centreFacilities for disabled guests24-hour front deskBarLiftLaundrySuperb breakfast

Highlights

  • Prime central Edinburgh location near the Royal Mile, Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle
  • Converted banking landmark with dramatic, heritage-led interiors
  • Ideal for special occasions, festival stays and luxury city breaks

Things to know

  • Lavish, theatrical style can feel less intimate than smaller boutique hotels
  • Busy central location becomes particularly lively during festival season

Hotel surroundings

What's nearby

Nearby

  • 1.Scott Monument 250 yd
  • 2.City Art Centre 500 yd
  • 3.The Real Mary King's Close 550 yd
  • 4.Scottish National Gallery 600 yd
  • 5.Calton Hill 650 yd

Top attractions

  • 1.National Museum of Scotland 1,000 yd
  • 2.Edinburgh Castle 1,050 yd
  • 3.Charlotte Square 0.7 mi
  • 4.Palace of Holyrood House 1 mi
  • 5.Craigmillar Castle 3.3 mi

Transport

  • 1.Train Edinburgh Waverley station 350 yd
  • 2.Train Haymarket 1.7 mi

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