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voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Dinner served
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $201
$167 nightly
$201 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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18 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5AQ
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

With a stay at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St James Quarter and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from George Street.

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kul - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Georgian hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a reception hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Terrace Restaurant serving guests of voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Edinburgh? This hotel has 1873 square feet (174 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Terrace Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
The Lounge Bar - This lobby lounge specializes in local cuisine and serves light fare only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (GBP 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace Restaurant
  • The Lounge Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,873 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Georgian architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 79 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15.00 per day (5249 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

voco Edinburgh Royal Terrace an IHG Hotel
voco Edinburgh Royal Terrace an IHG Hotel
voco Edinburgh Royal Terrace an IHG Hotel

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Yalinet Marie

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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Excellent stay, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff, everything absolutely spotless and excellent br
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and rooms, staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

The front desk was very helpful throughout the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

SIMON james

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes staff very helpful, room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Akvile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, clean room, variety of choices for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Palat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean room
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gillean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We just stayed one night this time - without breakfast due to an early start - but the impression was so good we’ll definitely be back. The location is excellent, the staff were extremely helpful and the level of comfort was high.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good service. Friendly staff. Outstanding breakfast and room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

First class all round. Lovely hotel with very sophisticated and stylish interior. Sits on one side of Calton Hill so easy walk through to town centre. Great full breakfast. Nice room. Staff are fantastic. Everyone was very cheery, happy to help and wanted our stay to be good. Superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean hotel throughout, great breakfast and close location to Edinburgh Playhouse
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alyshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! The staff were friendly, the room was spotless, and the location was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception staff were welcoming and very helpful. The room was very comfortable and clean. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, walkable to tourists area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

john w

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aye nice stay. The staff where lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel views were beautiful! The rooms were clean and the beds very comfortable. The bathroom had a bathtub so I could take a bath which was lovely. Breakfast was ok but having a restaurant was a plus on the nights we didn’t want to go out. I enjoyed my stay and would go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ellen

The staff were friendly and it was in a nice quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Center of everything you can walk to and was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out. Staff really polite and helpful, room was really clean and spacious. The complimentary tea, coffee, water and biscuits went down a treat. The hotel decor/architecture was a delight for the eyes and the variety at breakfast was wonderful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful older hotel! The room was huge!! The ceilings were super high as well. Really lovely view, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location, nice selection at breakfast buffet, beautiful building. Housekeeping services could have been better.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025