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voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Dinner served, local cuisine, garden views
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May

Explore the area

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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 cots/infant beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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About the area

Edinburgh

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG puts you in the heart of Edinburgh, within just a 10-minute stroll of Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Highlights at this Georgian hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Terrace Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for dinner. The Lounge Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. 1873 square feet (174 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Edinburgh City Centre hotel include St James Quarter and St. Andrew Square.

What's nearby

  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St James Quarter - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Royal Mile - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

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

  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kul - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Down the Hatch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1873 square feet (174 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 99 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1873 sq ft of conference space
  • 174 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG offers 99 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

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: GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 79 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 19.5 for adults and from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG on 4 May 2026 start from AU$272, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

The closest beach to voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG is Portobello Beach (4.3 km).

Is voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG is a hit with families.

Does voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

No, voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

Dogs are welcome at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet.

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 975 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 975 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 975 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 975 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 975 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, my only complaint would be the rooms are stuffy and windows are fixed to prevent opening so no access to fresh air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and rooms, staff very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

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

6/10 Okay

Alexander J

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

james, surrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay & will stay again at this hotel. Everything was to our satisfaction, the only small grumble was the noise that the air conditioning/heating fan made. We were able to turn the fan off, it probably just needs a quick service. Apart from that the royal terrace hotel first class .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana Patricia Castro

Amenities were great! There was tea, coffee, water and candy. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is very special location in Edinburgh. Hotel itself is lovely with large rooms and high ceilings. The only concern is that there are some rooms located in the lower level (basement), we were lucky that our request to change the room to upper floor was met by the manager and we had a lovely view of the back gardens. Apparently it's recommended to request that the room will not be in the basement but I was told that it is not guarantied.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

SIMON james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes staff very helpful, room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good service. Friendly staff. Outstanding breakfast and room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Belovia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing is when I booked the hotel I didn't know not every hotel room has a bath tub. It would have been even more perfect if we get a nice room with a bath tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bathtub in our room was heavily damaged. The plexiglass divider only covered about one third of the tub, so showering sprayed water everywhere. Neither the tub nor the sink got cleaned. The floor was not swept. One day, no dirty glasses or mugs were removed. Another day, bathroom cups were taken away but not replaced. Overall, the room was outdated and shabby. Our room door had coffee (we think) all over the outside. Hot beverage machines in the breakfast room went out of order both days we ate there. Some light fixtures are missing, some have burnt out bulbs, and most had dead bugs in them. There were cobwebs on some fixtures, too. I had been told that since our arrival date was my friend’s birthday, there would be a card and a free bottle of sparkling wine in the room. Neither happened. When I asked at the desk, though, and showed staff the messages, they quickly gave us a bottle in an ice bucket, along with glasses. The property feels neglected. The only good things for us were the location and the staff (except the random guys doing maintenance and housekeeping).
Bathroom with non-functioning towel-warming rack
Horrible bathtub
As good as it looked, but the floor slants.
Tea tray
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gillean

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Behrad, Los Angeles

Travelled with family
Based on my extensive travel experience, this property aligns more closely with a 3-star hotel rather than a 4-star. Below are my honest and factual observations: • Heating system: The heating did not function on the first night. After multiple requests, the hotel provided two floor-mounted radiators as a temporary solution. We were promised a refund for that night, which was never issued. The heating system was never properly repaired during our stay. • Room size: The room was significantly smaller than what was advertised on Expedia and did not match the photos provided. • Bed quality: The double bed was too small for two adults and extremely uncomfortable, resulting in daily back pain. • Floor condition: The floors are very old and produce loud, unusual noises when walking. • Bathroom condition: There was visible mold in certain areas. The bathroom layout is poorly designed and poses a risk of minor injury while showering. • Room service: While generally acceptable, it was consistently incomplete. • Television: The TV initially did not include a remote control. I had to go to the lobby to request one. • Breakfast: Breakfast was repetitive and very basic. Items were often empty, requiring waits of up to 10 minutes for refills. Coffee machines were occasionally out of order. • Positive notes: The hotel location is good, and most staff members were polite and respectful. Overall, the experience did not meet the expectations of a 4-star hotel.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gianfranco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely incredible and the staff was so kind! They helped me with my early check in and were just overall beyond helpful if I had any questions or requests! I’d love and definitely will stay with them again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean room
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Aisling

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very cold room. although they said the system was ok it wasn't ok. they had something that turned on at certain times. in the bathroom i found hair on the face cloth and in the sink there were eyelashes from the previous customer. although hsk was supposed to clean the next day he didn't even come close to take them from there. that's where i found them i don't recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khattar, Salmiya

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk and housekeeping staff went abice and beyond to be helpful. Very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
A very cold room and quite nosy ( pipes, water). It's ok for a couple of nights but not very comfy overall. Good location and staff are friendly. It could do with more attention to detail. It was a bit disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025