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voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
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Suite, 1 King Bed
Dinner served, local cuisine, garden views
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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18 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH7 5AQ
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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

  • Princes Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Mile - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪1802 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Theatre Royal Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

Georgian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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.

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 complimentary wired internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (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 cot
  • 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

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Georgian architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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
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

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
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. 382 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 840 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Maximo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Disliked: Cleanliness

Meh

The bathroom wasn’t very clean and there was mildew (I hope it wasn’t mold) all over the ceiling in the shower and in some of the grout. The window didn’t open at all. It was very hot. The glasses were smudged. I expected more from a four star hotel. Pluses: clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dilpesh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

hien

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The staff are friendly, helpful, attentive and knowledgeable. The location is very good, quiet, near many dining options. Cons: It would be better if the room has a mini fridge or microwave. The mattress of the sofa bed is too soft and does not support 2 people well. I hope the sofa bed mattress can be improved in the future. Overall, we like the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If driving, sort out parking before you arrive! The hotel has a discount code if you pre-book in the Q-park Omni. The hotel is a bit of a walk from the car park so would recommend briefly parking outside the hotel when checking in and unloading suitcases.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing! Breakfast was really good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Voco Edinburgh – Royal Terrace! The location is perfect, the staff was super friendly, and the room was very comfortable. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are large and spacious. It was a long steep walk from Edinburgh Railway station to the hotel therefore not suitable for people with mobility problems. There are many dining options within 500 m of the hotel. The breakfast was quite adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian J

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ettie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff we interacted with could not have been more helpful, especially the receptionists. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed breakfast in the terrace in the morning and the bar in the evening! It’s perfectly located to explore Edinburgh and has loads of easy transport links nearby. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Outdated but fine stay

Decent location, about a 15-20 min walk from the hot spots. Quiet but very small room for two people. Suitable for one person. Rooms are pretty old and outdated and look like it - specifically the bathroom which shows quite a bit of wear which makes it look dirty. We did not sleep well here due to the small size of the bed and fact that the bathroom light switch is on the outside so if someone gets up in the middle of the night the bathroom light is quite bright.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good walk into Edinburgh's centre, so be mindful if you are not able bodied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Stockton Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with bar and restaurant. Great restaurant, bar and front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Thankfully we were only here overnight as I would have asked to move rooms. We had a dark damp basement room and a small double bed. Would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic location but the room service is not up to par.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Washington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Haieva

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were traveling for our anniversary and a bucket of sodas on ice was sent to our room! It was a nice touch, and the front desk staff had so many helpful suggestions for activities and meals. The property was just slightly out of the way of how busy the city is, which was also nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaoru

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025