Malmaison EdinburghvsSheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Malmaison Hotel scores slightly better than Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa. Malmaison Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 10 sources like Frommer's, Insight Guides and Time Out.
Malmaison Edinburgh Show All Reviews
1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BZ, Scotland
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Michelin Guide
"Impressive former sea mens' mission, set on the quayside; the first of the Malmaison hotels."
Insight Guides
"A superb renovation of Leith's former Seamen's Mission building featuring art deco styling, four-poster beds and a first class restaurant and Parisian bistro."
Rough Guide
"Chic, modern hotel set in the grand old seamen’s hostel just back from the wharf-side."
Star Service
"Located a 15-minute drive from the center (a long half-hour walk), this hotel cuts a fashionable figure in the longshoreman's part of town." Full review
Frommer's
"It's a respectable part of the spruced-up waterfront, its brasserie and bar buzzing, with guests spilling out onto the cobbled street." Full review
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Opt for a room at the front that overlooks the port
Lonely Planet
"The stylish, award-winning Malmaison is housed in a 19th-century former Seaman's Mission in Leith."
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Be sure to ask for a superior room at the front of the hotel, for extra space and a view over the river.
Oyster
Upscale
"An upscale boutique property with 100 rooms, Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh is housed in a former house of ill repute (yes, a brothel)." Full review
Time Out
"The Leith hotel that kicked off a hospitality phenomenon." Full review
Fodor's
"Once a seamen's hostel, Edinburgh's link in the pioneering boutique hotel chain draws a refined clientele." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Works hard at promoting a sexy image, but is fun and comfortable too, with good-sized rooms, decent food and drink, friendly staff and even some token tartan to remind guests where they are." Full review
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR, Scotland
From $226/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"Spacious, modern hotel which has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment."
Star Service
"This hotel lacks the historical ambience of the Caledonian (now part of Waldorf-Astoria) and instead takes a more contemporary stance with more international than local flavor." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"While it doesn't look like much from the outside, the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is a seriously upscale hotel with some outstanding facilities." Full review
Time Out
"Good rooms, good food, brilliant spa." Full review
Gayot
"Business travelers take note: The Sheraton's location, directly across from Edinburgh's top-notch conference center (EICC) makes it the best hotel for those on the go."
The Telegraph
9.0
"Although predominantly aimed at business travellers, the location, range of rooms and services, luxurious spa and well-regarded restaurant make it the perfect choice for travellers." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
10.0
"Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh sits in the shadow of the famous Edinburgh Castle and charms guests with its castle views." Full review
Frommer's
"The staff are as slick and professional as you'd expect in the Sheraton's UK flagship." Full review
Independent
"The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is worth coming to for its outdoor hydropool alone, which boldly strides across the rooftop"