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Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
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Interior entrance
Meeting facility
Interior
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ
  • George Street
    1 min walk
  • Princes Street
    2 min walk
  • Princes Street Gardens
    2 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    25 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room (Sleeping)

  • 23.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room

  • 24.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 14.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 23.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 23.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 26.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (New Town View)

  • 24.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 34.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 34.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Townhouse)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Townhouse)

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Edinburgh

Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh, a 2-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens and 12 minutes by foot from Edinburgh International Conference Centre. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Giles' Cathedral and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Greyfriars Kirk.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 12 min walk
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Johnnie Walker Princes Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baba - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Alexander Graham Bell - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

Luxury Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with 2 restaurants
Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel offers 199 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 199 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at BABA, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-in.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
BABA - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Garden - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Aizle - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Secured covered valet parking on site (GBP 45 per night)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM: GBP 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • BABA
  • The Garden
  • Aizle

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • 3 steps to reach property
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 73
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 106
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 30 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: GBP 45 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
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

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Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1009 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1009 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our recent stay at the hotel. We were offered an upgrade to a king room before we arrived and quickly agreed to pay more. This turned out to be a great choice for us since we stayed for 6 nights. The staff were warm and friendly and we truly felt welcome. We can’t wait to go back and will book there again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were super service oriented, very informative and friendly. Hotel lobby and common areas were very stylish and comfortable. Great location in Charlotte Square area. Great hotel restaurant and also nearby restaurants. Room was comfortable but we did not like the location of the room on the back side of hotel and the common areas leading to our room were not appealing and hallway outside our room had housekeeping supplies stationed there at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms, wonderful staff and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikromjit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Terrific Hotel...great staff..loved the restaurant decor
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel, inside & out. Very attentive staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Very comfortable room. Great location for shopping, restaurants, sights in Edinburgh & public transport. Easy walking distance too. Sadly, slept badly the 2nd night due to noise from public, in the street, until 03.30. Staff at the hotel were very apologetic but obviously it’s not their fault. We would recommend this hotel to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very helpful, excellent food at BaBa.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with excellent facilities
Excellent hotel in central location with friendly and welcoming staff. Love that they offer a social hour with a free drink in the bar. Hotel spa and pool were great to unwind in after a busy day’s sightseeing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, staff very welcoming and efficient. Very helpful and accommodating with our couple of requests (extra pilllows, need for a converter). Bathroom is nice with plenty of room. Appreciated the snacks and water available in our room. Bed was comfortable and bedding nice. Enjoyed a meal at Baba, service and food was great. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Still undecided
This is an older hotel so part of the charm experience is just knowing it’s older. If you have allergies or if old-building scents bother you, take this into consideration. Staff are exceptionally friendly which is a win but for the cost, I expected more from the overall experience. Bed was super comfortable, wifi was great and the area was very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ghazal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience great location very friendly staff specially one of the manager “Magic “was really nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great New Town Hotel
I would definitely stay at this hotel again. Visited Edinburgh for the first time, and found the location perfect. Situated in New Town (early 1700s - Georgian) and housed along a beautiful historic streetscape - it is perfect for shopping along Princes Street, walkable to Waverly Station. Majestic view of Edinburgh castle at the end of the street. Very close to pick up for Hop on Hop off buses. I stayed in a single room, small but definitely enough space, clean, great bathroom - and yoga mat! Added the breakfast - food was great - try the Haggis! Enjoy the bacon!! .The one confusing thing about this hotel (esp at breakfast time) is the coffee .. which is needlessly bad. So easy to install a nespresso machine.or other automatic machine that would make great coffee and completely level up the experience for coffee drinkers. But I do not want to complain about this hotel - Free drinks from 5 pm to 6 pm everyday ,,, lovely decor, great location, clean. We didn't have time to explore everything - the spa amenities for example.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect place to stay in Edinburgh. Close to everything. The hotel was awesome because it was so quaint and the staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were cozy and clean! I just loved everything about this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kameron

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Elli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely staff, and cutely decorated hotel. I wouldn't call it spotlessly clean, hence 4 stars instead of 5, but I wouldn't mind staying there again. Convenient location too. It would be nice if they had a bit more variety (especially vegetables) in the breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fwbulous stay
Fabulous hotel. Everything about it is just perfect. Staff very lovely and nothing was too much for them. The location is great as youre away from the mass crowds of the Royal Mile. But, not too far from all the attractions. It's situated on a fab road with many great shops and restaurants. I highly recommend this hotel and we will definately be back! Catherine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great, staff continually went above and beyond. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. Staff kind and personable. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Radek, Richmond

The property was fine. The area was amazing. But the staff at checking seemed confused. I only stayed one night … but just noticed that my credit card had been charged three (3) times?? Can you please assist me to correct this. I was charged twice by the Kimton Hotel $450.28 CDN on July 19 and $540.41 CDN also on July 19 and $617.86 CDN by Expedia on July 18th? I can’t believe that this could happen. Can you please contact me by email at rsedivy@telus.net. Thank you Radek Sedivy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to add
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Truda, Austin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely classic propert with fantastic staff. Convenient for Edinburgh tourism.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet, Bainbridge Island

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room cleaning never done. Put in bad room we asked for new room that was ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024