Edinburgh Hospitality for Sale
Prime location in the West Recently refurbished with high- 69 stylish guest rooms, Dining & bar experience at End of Edinburgh, minutes quality contemporary finishes.
including double, twin, queen, Amalfino, an Italian-themed from Haymarket Station.
Strong brand affiliation with Proximity to key demand Edinburgh is the second A modest annual rent Upside development Four Points by Sheraton under drivers including Edinburgh strongest hotel market in the UK, equating to £1,400 per potential to increase total Marriott International.
city centre, business hubs, surpassed only by London and key, and approximately number of bedrooms (STPP).
to entry, ensuring new hotel supply into the city is limited.
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, Four Points by Sheraton offers guests unparalleled access to the city's historic landmarks, bustling shopping districts, and vibrant nightlife. Located within walking distance of major attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, and well-connected to public transportation, the hotel is an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the ninth largest city in the UK, with a population of approximately 550,000 and a regional catchment population of around 1.6 million. Edinburgh has a rich history with a number of attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Park and Palace, Arthur's Seat, a medieval Old Town and an extensive Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh benefits from UNESCO World Heritage status, and is supported by a number of significant tourist attractions which attract millions of domestic and international visitors annually, in particular the world's leading international arts festival, the Edinburgh Fringe.
Edinburgh's 2030 Tourism Strategy sets out a clear direction for continuing to build the city's global profile as a successful tourist destination and is focused on five strategic priorities to nurture and develop the city's places, people, partnerships, environment and reputation.
In terms of commercial demand, Edinburgh also benefits from a diverse economic base, including finance, business, education and government sectors as well as being home to the Scottish
Parliament. Major employers in Edinburgh include Lloyds Banking Group, NatWest Group, Bank of Scotland, Baillie Gifford, British Airways, University of Edinburgh, NHS, Scottish Government and Amazon. The city is also one of the UK's leading conference and events destinations, with the Edinburgh International Conference Centre welcoming over 132,000 delegates and visitors in 2023. The EICC has welcomed over 2 million delegates from more than 120 countries generating around £790m of economic impact for the city region, since opening in 1995.
The hotel, formerly known as the Apex Haymarket Hotel, was acquired and transformed in 2022/23, with a full refurbishment completed in July 2023, modernising all guest rooms and public areas.
Featuring 69 elegantly designed guest rooms across five floors, each space is thoughtfully curated for maximum comfort. Guests enjoy signature Four Points bedding, modern amenities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and enviable city views. Future enhancements, including air conditioning installation and staff amenity upgrades, will further elevate the guest experience.
Rooms 69 GIA 25,305 sq ft Amalfino Bar & F&B Facilities Restaurant (82 covers) Parking 7 spaces Events 1 Event Room (21 sqm) Site Area 0.37 acres
ROOM CATEGORY NUMBER OF BEDROOMS ROOM SIZES (SQM) Double Room 4 11 Twin Room 12 22 Queen Room 23 20 King Room 30 22 TOTAL 69 20.7
The hotel's restaurant and bar, Amalfino, is an Italian-themed dining venue located on the ground floor of Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh. It offers a total of 82 covers indoors, with an additional 36 covers available on an external terrace for al fresco dining.
The development opportunity to expand the existing hotel from 69 bedrooms to 115 keys presents genuine upside in the short to medium term, subject to planning permission.
This expansion generates increased revenue through both a higher number of sleepers the ability to attract a larger customer base, (driving demand for the restaurant & bar) and including business travellers and tourists.
The architect's feasibility study indicates an efficient layout with optimised guestroom configuration across multiple floors while back-of-house areas. With an updated maintaining operational functionality, including Gross Internal Floor Area (GIFA) of 4,098 m², the project enhances the overall value of the property, improves brand positioning, and increases profitability. Moreover, the additional rooms can enable economies of scale, reducing operational costs per key and maximising returns on investment.
Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the seventh largest city in the UK, with a population of C. 526,000 people. The city comprises a medieval Old Town and an extensive Georgian New Town and benefits from UNESCO World Heritage status. Edinburgh has a rich history with a number of major tourist attractions, as well as corporate demand drivers, attracting a combined 30 million annual visitors.
Edinburgh is the second strongest tourist market in the UK, behind London, and one of the leading tourist markets in Europe. Famed for year round events including Edinburgh International Festival, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh Fringe, the latter being the largest annual international arts festival in the world, attracting over 2.6 million visitors per year, and generating a significant increase in hotel occupancy.
Edinburgh benefits from a varied calendar of events throughout the year, generating significant visitation and increases in hotel occupancy. Further events in recent years that have boosted visitation numbers include the Royal Highland Show, the increasing popularity of Scotland's whisky distilleries led by the recently opened Johnnie Walker Experience on Princes Street and five star Scotch Whisky Experience on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Other major events across the year include the Six Nations rugby international games in February and March, the New Year's Eve Hogmanay celebrations, and major concerts at Murrayfield Stadium across the summer, with notable artists in recent years including Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, as well as the upcoming Oasis reunion shows in summer 2025.
As well as the world famous festivals, Edinburgh is also known for its various theatres, museums and galleries, which attract millions of visitors every year. Popular theatres include the Royal Lyceum Theatre, King's Theatre, Edinburgh Festival Theatre and Edinburgh Playhouse, which stage large touring shows across the year. The Usher Hall is Edinburgh's premier music venue for classical music, as well as popular music concerts and has a capacity for 2,000 people. Edinburgh is also home to the National Museum of Scotland, National War Museum, the Scottish National Gallery and the Royal Scottish Academy building, all of which drive Edinburgh's strong annual tourism figures.
Edinburgh is home to the Scotland national rugby union team, who play at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, in the west end of the city. Murrayfield is the largest stadium in Scotland and the fifth largest in the UK, with a seating capacity of around 67,000. As well as rugby union, the stadium hosts a number of other sporting events, as well as large music events across the year. Edinburgh is also home to two top flight football teams, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian. The rival teams' home stadiums, Tynecastle Park and Easter Road, are situated in the city and have seating capacities of approximately 20,000.
Major investment into Edinburgh's infrastructure is enhancing the city's international appeal. As well as the recent £850m retail-led St James Quarter development, there is also the £350m mixed-used Haymarket development, adjacent to Haymarket train station and comprising 380,000 sq ft of Grade A office sp
