Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace By Ihg, Edinburgh

Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace By Ihg - A New Town hotel with private gardens, Scottish dining, and Forth views

Located on a quiet residential street in Edinburgh's New Town, this refined EDI hotel occupies a historic building with direct garden access. The 103-room Voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace features rooms with satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, and views of either private gardens or the Firth of Forth. Suites offer up to 645.5 ft² of space with king beds and separate seating areas. The Terrace Restaurant serves international dishes prepared with local Scottish produce in a bright conservatory setting that opens onto a private garden. The Nook bar specializes in Scottish whisky and creative cocktails. A Techno Gym-equipped fitness center provides cross-trainers, treadmills, bicycles, and rowing machines. The property sits 10 minutes from Edinburgh Waverley station and within 1-1 mile of major attractions including Calton Hill, Scott Monument, and the Royal Mile.

Pros

Historic location on 'Whisky Row,' named for wine and spirit merchants who watched their ships arrive in Leith port

Two versatile meeting spaces suitable for events up to 70 guests

Licensed for civil ceremonies with landscaped garden reception areas

Fully air-conditioned gym exclusively for hotel guests

Cons

25-minute taxi ride from Edinburgh Airport

Parking available only at nearby Q-Park facility, 5 minutes walk away