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For travelers settling into Edinburgh for several days, the kitchen and dining area make simple meals at home part of the stay.

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Ask about the hotel's heritage tour to explore the former bank's surviving details, adding a focused introduction to the building beyond its facade.

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If traveling with family or friends, ask about interconnecting accommodation before booking, so your group's preferred balance of togetherness and privacy is confirmed.

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Arrange a facial or body massage when you want treatment time, since the spa focuses on therapies and has no pools or thermal facilities.

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The Edinburgh Grand

The Edinburgh Grand is a residence-style luxury hotel on St Andrew Square, inside Edinburgh's UNESCO-listed New Town. It occupies the former National Bank of Scotland headquarters and gives guests a central stay with heritage architecture, 50 rooms and suites, many with kitchens and living space, plus The Register Club and easy access to the city's main sights.

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Hotel Style

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Leisure

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Experiences

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  • City Vibe City Vibe

Facilities

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Rooms & Suites at The Edinburgh Grand

Open Plan Studio
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Open Plan Studio

355 sqft
From 351 USD

The Open Plan Studio combines a king bed and sitting area in about 33 square meters. A sofa provides seating away from the bed, which...

City View Studio
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City View Studio

344 sqft
From 394 USD

The City View Studio has a double bed, city views and a balcony. Its approximate 32 square meters include the balcony, with a sofa and...

1 Bedroom Suite
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1 Bedroom Suite

420 sqft
From 450 USD

A separate living room gives the 1 Bedroom Suite space to sit and dine away from the bedroom. The suite measures about 39 square meters,...

City View Suite
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City View Suite

603 sqft
From 485 USD

The City View Suite has a king bed and a separate living room, with about 56 square meters and views across the city. A sofa...

Loft Suite
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Loft Suite

398 sqft
From 491 USD

A king bed occupies the loft in this roughly 37-square-meter suite. The living room is separate and furnished with a sofa, and the layout includes...

Family Suite
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Family Suite

431 sqft
From 506 USD

A privacy wall separates the king bed from the living area in the Family Suite. With about 40 square meters, the layout includes a sofa...

City View Family Suite
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City View Family Suite

646 sqft
From 547 USD

City views and a balcony distinguish the City View Family Suite. Its approximate 60 square meters include the balcony. A privacy wall divides the king...

2 Bedroom Suite
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2 Bedroom Suite

980 sqft
From 1’475 USD

The 2 Bedroom Suite pairs a king bedroom with a second bedroom containing a double bed. It offers about 91 square meters, two bathrooms and...

Directors Suite
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Directors Suite

1,399 sqft
From 1’475 USD

The Directors Suite has a king bed and a separate living room, with about 130 square meters including the balcony. A sofa and dining space...

3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite
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3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite

2,088 sqft
From 4’364 USD

Three king bedrooms and a private rooftop terrace define the 3 Bedroom Penthouse Suite. The roughly 194-square-meter figure includes the balcony. The rooftop gives panoramic...

The address is one of the hotel's strongest features. The Edinburgh Grand sits at 42 St Andrew Square, close to Princes Street, George Street, Multrees Walk, the St James Quarter, Calton Hill, Waverley Station, and the Royal Mile.

This position connects New Town elegance with Old Town history. Guests can walk to shops, restaurants, galleries, gardens, monuments, and festival venues. The hotel works well for first-time visitors and repeat travelers who want a practical city base.

Edinburgh Airport is linked to the center by tram, and the St Andrew Square stop is close to the hotel. Waverley Station is also nearby for guests arriving by train. Once checked in, many plans can be handled on foot.

The former bank building gives The Edinburgh Grand much of its character. Stonework, high ceilings, carved details, generous windows, and a sense of civic history shape the stay from arrival. The building feels important without being cold.

Inside, the hotel combines heritage details with a polished modern finish. The mood is grand but not old-fashioned. It has enough warmth and practicality to suit longer stays, family trips, and city breaks where guests want real living space.

This is not a conventional hotel built around large public rooms and a busy lobby. It feels more private. The focus is on space, serviced comfort, and a strong central address.

The residence-style concept is central to the experience. Guests get the ease of a hotel with some of the flexibility of an apartment. That balance is useful in Edinburgh, where days can involve long walks, changing weather, dining plans, work, and festival events.

Many rooms and suites include kitchens or kitchenettes, dining areas, and separate living space. This makes the hotel practical for longer visits, families, friends traveling together, business stays, and guests who prefer more independence.

The style also helps during busy city periods. Edinburgh can feel intense during festival season, Hogmanay, graduations, and major events. Returning to a larger private space can make the stay calmer.

The Edinburgh Grand has 50 rooms and suites. Studios work well for shorter stays and solo travelers. One-bedroom and two-bedroom options add more comfort for couples, friends, families, and guests who want to unpack properly.

Larger suites and the penthouse bring more space, city views, and a stronger sense of occasion. These categories are useful for celebration trips, longer stays, or guests who want a more residential rhythm in the center of Edinburgh.

The design is refined rather than showy. Expect soft colors, quality materials, modern bathrooms, comfortable beds, practical kitchen facilities, and daily housekeeping. The best rooms make the most of the historic building, with higher ceilings, strong windows, or views across St Andrew Square.

The room product is one of the main reasons to choose the hotel. Guests who find standard city rooms too small will appreciate the extra space and flexibility.

The Register Club is the hotel's main dining and social venue. Set on the fourth floor, it gives guests a place for breakfast, drinks, light meals, and time between city plans. The space feels polished and relaxed.

It is useful because The Edinburgh Grand is more residence-style than traditional hotel. Guests have private space in their rooms and suites, while The Register Club adds a shared social layer inside the building.

The location also means many restaurants and bars are close by. Guests can dine out across New Town, Old Town, Leith, or Stockbridge, then return to a central address with little effort.

The Edinburgh Grand is well placed for exploring the city. Princes Street, George Street, the St James Quarter, Calton Hill, the Royal Mile, the Scottish National Gallery, and Waverley Station are all close.

The Old Town is within walking distance, though Edinburgh's hills and cobbled streets require comfortable shoes. Guests can reach the castle, closes, museums, and historic streets, then return to the more orderly layout of the New Town.

Taxis are easy to use for places such as Leith, Stockbridge, the Royal Botanic Garden, or farther residential neighborhoods. The hotel's central position keeps most plans simple.

The hotel is especially strong for longer stays. Kitchens, living areas, dining space, laundry access in some categories, and daily housekeeping help guests settle in. This makes it practical for business assignments, family trips, and extended city visits.

The residence style also helps guests who want to eat simply some days and dine out on others. Edinburgh has a strong restaurant scene, but having private kitchen facilities can make a trip more relaxed.

Families may find the layout easier than booking several standard rooms. Friends traveling together can also benefit from shared living areas while still having privacy in larger categories.

The Edinburgh Grand works across the city's seasons. It is useful for summer festival stays, winter weekends, Hogmanay, university visits, business travel, shopping trips, and cultural breaks. The central location matters in every season.

During festival periods, the ability to walk to venues and return to a larger room or suite is a real advantage. In colder months, the hotel's private space and central address make days easier to manage.

The hotel also suits guests who know Edinburgh well. It gives them a base that feels more independent than a classic hotel while still keeping service and housekeeping in place.

The Edinburgh Grand is best for travelers who want a luxury residence-style hotel on St Andrew Square with historic architecture, 50 rooms and suites, kitchen facilities, The Register Club, and easy access to New Town, Old Town, Waverley Station, and the Royal Mile.

It suits families, couples, long weekends, business stays, festival visits, graduations, and longer trips where space matters. It is less suited to guests seeking a resort, a large spa complex, or a hotel built mainly around public lounges.

The Edinburgh Grand stands out through its St Andrew Square address, former bank building, residence-style rooms and suites, practical kitchens, The Register Club, and central access to Edinburgh's main sights. It creates a city stay shaped by space, heritage, comfort, and the freedom to live more privately in the heart of the capital.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Hawksmoor occupies the former banking hall, where original architectural details give a dinner of Scottish beef or seafood a setting rooted in the building.

At The Register Club, weekend afternoon tea brings Scottish influences to savory bites, scones and sweets, making a leisurely pause between city outings.

The concierge can help with restaurant reservations and tickets, giving guests a useful contact when Edinburgh plans need more coordination than a map.

Location of THE EDINBURGH GRAND

42 St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom

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Who is The Edinburgh Grand best for?

The Edinburgh Grand is best for luxury travelers who want serviced-apartment space in central Edinburgh rather than a conventional hotel room. It suits families, longer stays, business travelers, festival visitors, couples who want a kitchen and living area, and guests who value St Andrew Square access.

Is The Edinburgh Grand good for couples?

Yes. The Edinburgh Grand works well for couples who want a central Edinburgh stay with more space than a hotel room, a stylish apartment feel and easy access to restaurants and bars. The Register Club, St Andrew Square and the New Town setting make it polished without feeling overly formal.

Is The Edinburgh Grand close to Waverley Station?

Yes. The Edinburgh Grand is close to Edinburgh Waverley Station, which makes arrivals by train and onward travel simple. The location is especially useful for guests who want a central apartment-style stay without needing a car, while keeping New Town, Old Town and airport tram access convenient.

Does The Edinburgh Grand have a gym?

Yes. The Edinburgh Grand has a gym housed in the building's former bank vault area. That detail adds character to the fitness experience and reflects the property's history. It is a practical advantage for longer stays, when a simple hotel fitness corner may not feel sufficient.

What is The Register Club at The Edinburgh Grand?

The Register Club is the cocktail bar and restaurant on the fourth floor of The Edinburgh Grand. It overlooks St Andrew Square and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and drinks. It gives residents a polished social space without needing to leave the building.

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