Nira CaledoniavsSheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa scores slightly better than Nira Caledonia. Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is ranked #14 in Edinburgh with accolades from 7 sources such as Gayot, Time Out and Frommer's.
Nira Caledonia
6 - 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh EH3 6EF, Scotland
From $92/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide
"Luxurious adjoining townhouses with romantic interiors and stunningly restored staircases."
Jetsetter
"A stay at Nira Caledonia places you in the heart of Edinburgh, walking distance from St. Stephens Centre and Georgian House. This 4-star hotel is close to Princes Street Gardens and..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A gracious and impeccably renovated Georgian townhouse, offers 30 guestrooms so large they easily qualify as suites." Full review
Time Out
"Perhaps one of the most confusing hotels in Edinburgh, Number 10 is tucked away at 10 Gloucester Place on the fringes of the New Town and Stockbridge." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 28-room NiraCaledonia is a seriously upscale boutique occupying a charming 18th-century property in Edinburgh's New Town." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"If a hotel can be the soul of discretion, this quietly confident hotel is it — this place is for those who want luxury that whispers, rather than shouts." Full review
Fodor's
"A modern and worldly boutique hotel on the edge of the New Town, Nira Caledonia defiantly casts aside old Edinburgh luxury in favor of contemporary comfort and style." Full review
Frommer's
"This 28-room boutique hotel eschews traditional tartan in favor of a dramatic black-and-gold color scheme." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A pair of stunningly well-preserved Georgian townhouses in Edinburgh’s New Town provides the setting for Nira Caledonia, a high-end boutique hotel that ticks all the boxes, from local color and historical character to luxe, thoughtful comforts and swanky contemporary style" Full review
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Inside the rooms all the clichés of Scottish kitsch are studiously avoided — the décor is clean and contemporary, with subtle nods rather than full-blown bows to the past.
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"