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voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

Property class: 4
4-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

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

Explore the area

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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

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Standard Room

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

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

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
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a framed picture on the wall, and toiletries on a shelf.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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About the area

Edinburgh

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Princes Street. Also, St James Quarter is within half a mile (1 km) and Royal Mile is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪NEM - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪CC Blooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Regent Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cosmo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lantern Room - ‬6 min walk

About this property

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG

4-star Georgian hotel near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 1873 square feet (174 square meters) 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
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

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: GBP 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 79 lbs 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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: 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

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 each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG to the airport?

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG is 8.7 mi (45-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sept 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG on Oct 4, 2026 start from CA $287, excluding 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.

Does voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG.

How close is voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 2.5 mi (17-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 13.7 mi (37-min drive) from Seton Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.50 for adults and GBP 9 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG have a pool?

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG does not have a pool.

Does voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG have a restaurant?

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG is home to Terrace Restaurant, which features local cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG to downtown Edinburgh?

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG is 0.4 mi away from Edinburgh.

voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Lishia

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

Myron Ross

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

Anna

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

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

Barry

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

10/10 Excellent

Perla

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily Taylor

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

Brooke Amber

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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size bedroom with super bathroom nice towels and toiletries.Bed comfy room was clean and housekeeping every day during our stay .
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rupa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing ambient and large room and bathroom. The rooms were neat, hygienic with well done interiors. Nice restaurant and bar too with wonderful outdoor landscaped terraced seating. We had a beautiful and peaceful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evan

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi Micheline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and staff!! Great location close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a nice terrace and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was big and beds comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect home base to explore Scotland. The Breakfast was amazing everyday! The staff was knowledgeable and helpful and I really enjoyed the late night cheesecake.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast good room clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yalinet Marie

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the city and stores. Had a wonderful stay. Everything was clean and all the staff was very helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Loved the more historic feel. Convenient to walk all parts of the center city!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

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