voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

Property class: 4

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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a central fountain, and stone buildings.
A historic building with arched windows and a black iron fence.
A bright dining area with large windows, potted plants, and a view of a stone staircase leading outside.
A reception area with a marble counter, a sign reading "VOCO AN IHG HOTEL," and a deer sculpture on the ceiling.
A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $159
$126 nightly
$159 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

Room options

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St James Quarter - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 12 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosmo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Theatre Royal Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fortitude Coffee - ‬5 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 20.50 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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 11:00 AM
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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.50 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)

Property class

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. 498 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, renovated hotel in a beautiful, historic building. And a great location, just a short walk up the hill from stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room! Perfect location! Close to everything, I could not have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Nice lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very large. We had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quick walk to metro.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place clean accessible, and the staff was really great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a good location. We were able to walk to most attractions. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the lounge and bar made for a lovely atmosphere to relax and rest after a full day. The staff were helpful and accommodating. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Excellent location and everyone was very nice. Some of the lamps in the room did not work and the hair dryer did not work.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. It was quiet and very unique. The staff were all so nice and helpful and we loved the quiet location. The courtyard was absolutely stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and a really conveniently located hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very friendly staff and lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute decor, nice bathtub and brilliant staff. Really loved the location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 week stay. Staff was wonderful and glad we prepaid for the breakfast every day.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located at a beautiful and quiet area. Easy to walk to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the facility and everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the extra treats they provided. The parking off site was inconvenient but it is understandable being it is s big city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing! They made my birthday special, will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room always, staff was incredibly welcoming and helpful and kind, breakfast was fantastic
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and staff!! Great location close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At the price point the rooms were amazing (the double bed suite). Probably the largest hotel room I’ve been in. Everything was clean and the breakfast was great too. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and nice and the staff was very welcoming and friendly especially at breakfast. The breakfast selection was quite good and the quality of the food was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026