voco Edinburgh – Royal Terrace sits behind one of those grand Edinburgh facades that makes everyone briefly consider relocating. Inside, it’s a polished four-star hotel rather than a tiny townhouse stay, with 103 rooms, a restaurant opening onto private gardens and a cocktail and whisky bar downstairs.

For groups, the room mix is particularly useful. Standard rooms include proper twins and two-double-bed configurations sleeping four, while suites can also come with two doubles. Connecting rooms are available on request, giving you several ways to keep people together without automatically relying on sofa beds.

The private garden is the bit that gives it more personality than your average city hotel. Drinks can happen outside before dinner, there’s a proper bar for regrouping, and the location keeps you close to the centre while feeling noticeably calmer than the Grassmarket. It’s a strong option for a hen that wants Edinburgh without needing Edinburgh nightlife directly underneath the bedroom.