24 Royal Terrace Hotel

Booked a two-night weekend break for my wife's birthday, and wanted a hotel near enough to the rail station, and the city centre, but without being too corporate, or too noisy. Found 24 Royal Terrace, and on arrival was delighted. A very friendly welcome awaited, and our second floor room was gorgeous (there are no ground floor rooms and there's no lift). |The hotel has a colourful and eclectic art collection adorning the walls, and is also a destination for whisky afficionados. The resident expert, Tony, will tutor you through a tasting, or simply impart his encyclopaedic knowledge of world whisky to you if you want guidance. I was fortunate enough to partake of a 1963 Glenmorangie which was their whisky of the week - I couldn't resist it! Oh my, what a treat - it was such a nuanced and complex dram, with vanilla, caramel, sherry, and myriad other flavours, with a hugely long finish. It will live long in the memory - just a shame a bottle is c.£2,000!|The room was beautifully appointed and decorated, with a huge, very comfortable, king sized bed, free-standing bath with dividing screen, and an ensuite shower and WC. Ample wardrobe and storage space, dressing table, and a wall mounted TV. There's a pay-minibar, plus complimentary still and sparkling water, good wifi, and a Dyson fan. The breakfast is extensive and plentiful, and there's a lovely rear garden. The hotel is in a quiet cul-de-sac in an historic Georgian terrace in the lee of Calton Hill. A lovely spot near enough to the centre. A great find, and a very enjoyable stay.

A truly special hotel full of charm and attention to detail! The location is ideal – peaceful yet central. It's easy to reach by bus, Calton Hill is just a five-minute walk away, and the Old Town and other key sights are a pleasant 15–20-minute stroll.||The hotel itself is thoughtfully and uniquely designed, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every corner invites discovery, with artistic touches like framed pictures, a gallery catalogue in the room, and even an umbrella stand with a personal umbrella for each guest.||Our garden-view room was small but incredibly cosy and full of charm. It had everything we needed: a tea and coffee station, a safe, hot water bottle, hairdryer, amenities, luggage rack, iron and ironing board – all thoughtfully provided. The bed was exceptionally comfortable with great pillows, and the towels were thick, soft, and luxurious.||Breakfast was simply outstanding – a great variety of continental and hot options, all freshly prepared with creativity and care. A real treat!||A true highlight was the whisky tasting hosted by Tony. He introduced us to five whiskies from Scotland’s different regions with expert knowledge and engaging storytelling. As there were only three of us, the tasting felt personal and intimate, set in a beautifully designed bar – a memorable evening we won’t forget.||Another wonderful feature is the hotel’s enchanting garden, a lovely spot to relax with a drink on sunny days.||Everyone on the team was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Everything was spotless and well maintained. Even before our arrival, we received a kind message with useful information about the hotel’s offerings, like the whisky tasting – the perfect start to a fantastic stay.

We did the whisky tasting with Tony, it was absolutely spectacular. Tony knows so much about whisky and presents it with a wonderful combination of humor and expertise. The two hours flew by and we learned so much about whisky and its history. I highly recommend Tony’s class even if you don’t stay at the hotel—it is worth every pence.

What an excellent experience! My husband and I stayed her June 21 - 24, 2025. We also did the Whisky Tasting with Tony who was entertaining, informative and had so many interesting stories. The front desk workers were friendly and did everything around the hotel. Max and [college student from Texas, can't remember your name (sorry)] did double duty as bartenders when we returned in the evenings and took the time to chat with us. We also appreicated the fact that we could get breakfast until 11am. The presentation of the food at breakfast was so artisitic! The hotel had an umbrella stand with umbrellas for every room. The location was perfect and the art was excellent. I can't say enough about how great this hotel was.

I had an incredible stay at 24 Royal Terrace. It’s a charming boutique hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms. The location is excellent—near Calton Hill, making it easy to walk to both the New and Old Towns or quickly reach Waverley station or the tram. The staff is so kind and accommodating. I enjoyed chatting with them while eating breakfast or having an evening drink. I highly recommend!

The location of 24 Royal Terrace is excellent. Close enough to walk to much of central Edinburgh and yet feeling a bit exclusive in Royal Terrace. |The check in was friendly and efficient. It was a fairly steep 70 stairs to my room. I wasn't offered any help with my luggage. |The art work is, as many others have said, superb! |The bedroom was lovely. It was clean and nicely appointed. On a hot day it was nice to have fan already set up and on! There was some lingerie (not new) however left behind in a shelf of the closet which was a bit of a surprise. |The bathroom was likewise clean and the fittings were of a high spec. It was a very very tiny bathroom however! |I enjoyed the garden for a drink in the nice weather, though felt somewhat that i was clambering through the kitchen to get there as the supplies had filled the corridor to the garden. Similarly the room cleaning supplies/vacuum cleaner etc remained in the corridor the whole of my two days in 24 Royal Terrace. |Breakfast was grand. There as lots of choice and it was nicely done. Service was pleasant and well meaning if a little less than top notch.....there was no room on my table for the cooked breakfast, but the used and unused dishes weren't removed to create space, leaving me to do it myself. The table beside me on one morning didn't have it's dirty dishes cleared throughout the whole of my breakfast visit. |So i enjoyed 24 Royal Terrace but think it perhaps could tighten up on some things to warrant the just about "top of tripadvisor" status in Edinburgh that it holds.

We had an amazing stay at 24 Royal Terrace Hotel. The place is just as it said on its website. The room was amazing! We had 2 Junior Suite rooms. They thought of everything. The staff was very nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend staying at this hotel!

A wonderful hotel in a very nice location. The desk and breakfast service was great! We had a very nice room. We don’t try the whisky bar, but it looked quite impressive. Highly recommended. We will stay there again.

This is a Royal gem...fantastic Art boutique hotel..walking distance to everywhere no need for taxi. Breakfast amazing and cocktail nightcap. Loved it!

Wonderful experience tonight at RT's bar at 24 Royal Terrace. The atmosphere at RT's was spot on with the perfect music (light & a little jazzy), perfect lighting and modern furnishings. We felt right at ease the moment we walked in. Our bar master, Robbey, effortlessly made suggestions that matched our tastes. We wanted a light accompaniment, so we chose smoked fishes and a cheese board. The caramelized onions on the cheese board were perfection. Robbey presented everything beautifully and answered our questions about local sights and dining. Later, when we asked about a drink he had prepared for another customer he was able to tell us all about it and even what year the drink was invented. If you want to go somewhere for professionally prepared drinks and relaxed surroundings, give 24 Royal Terrace a try. You won't be disappointed.

We loved this hotel! I honestly want to go back just to stay here again. The staff was unbelievable...from making it easy to leave our luggage prior to check in; to helping us with info on local sites, we always felt like they were going above and beyond. We stayed in one of the apartments, and it was perfect for our family of three. It had a great kitchenette that we did not make use of, but would be great for someone on a longer stay. We loved the decor and the bed was incredibly comfortable. I am a sucker for good hotel toiletries and this one completely hit it out of the park. Extra touches are so hard to come by these days, this place does it just right. Thanks for a great stay!

This is a really cute tiny Hotel about 20 minutes walk from Edinburgh City Centre. The staff is amazing and caring. RT Bar is great, delicious breakfast served there, worth the £9. The bartender from Bulgaria is entertaining and very interesting. The room was tiny (see below), but with lots of upscale touches inc. huge sat. TV, heated towel bar, stc. A couple of negatives. Nowhere on my reservation did it say there wasn't a lift. Thank goodness, I was only on the 2nd floor and the nice receptionist helped me with my crazy heavy baggage. The room I had was teensy- weensy-- it's worth getting a larger room even if you are alone. The room was the smallest I've ever stayed in, including hotels in New York! A final big negative for me--and it has nothing to do with the hotel--was that the RT is a 20 minutes walk from Edinburg Center, as noted above. There doesn't seem to be much around the hotel itself unfortunately and I felt a little out of it. If I were a romantic honeymoon couple, I might have been much happier away from the hustle-bustle. As it was however I like to be a little closer to the action when I'm traveling solo.