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Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom

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Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, a luxurious 5-star haven in the heart of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Situated just 0.4mi from the city center, this hotel is the perfect base for exploring all that Edinburgh has to offer. With a total of 1913 reviews, our guests have consistently praised the exceptional service and attention to detail provided by our staff.

As you step into our hotel, you'll be greeted by a range of fantastic amenities. Wake up to a delicious breakfast to start your day off right. Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi throughout the property and take advantage of our 24-hour front desk for any assistance you may need. Stay fit with our free fitness center and relax in our steam room and sauna. For the outdoor enthusiasts, there's a golf course nearby, as well as cycling and hiking options.

Our spacious and beautifully appointed rooms offer stunning views and are equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, a minibar, and a flat-screen TV. Indulge in a range of additional services including on-site dining, room service, and access to our spa and wellness packages. Plus, we offer pet-friendly accommodations, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure!

Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is the ultimate destination for those seeking a luxurious and unforgettable stay in Edinburgh. Come and experience the perfect blend of comfort, style, and exceptional service at a starting price of $234.

When it comes to dining options, Kimpton - Charlotte Square has you covered with its on-site restaurant, BABA. Immerse yourself in a modern ambiance as you indulge in Middle Eastern cuisine. Whether you're craving flavorful kebabs or savory mezze plates, BABA will surely delight your taste buds. After a long day of exploring Edinburgh, you can savor the convenience of dining right at the hotel.

For your convenience, Kimpton - Charlotte Square accepts various payment methods, including JCB, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover, Visa, and American Express. Cash, however, is not accepted. Rest assured that you'll have a hassle-free check-out experience with these accepted payment options.

Choose from a wide range of room types to suit your preferences. The Essential Double Room offers 248 sqft of space and a comfortable double bed, making it perfect for couples. If you're looking for stunning views, the Premium Double Room with View will surely impress with its 269 sqft of space and a double bed. Families or friends traveling together can opt for the Premium Room, which features 258 sqft of space, a double bed, and two twin beds. With a variety of room types available, Kimpton - Charlotte Square provides options for a truly personalized stay.

Closest airports

Edinburgh Airport

6.4mi

Dundee Riverside Airport

35.3mi

Glasgow Airport

47.9mi

Prestwick Airport

61.9mi

Most popular amenities

Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Bathtub

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Premium Double Room in Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Premium, Double

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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These spacious, contemporary superior rooms with a double bed are located in the new house. Rooms feature free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, flat screen smart TV and a mini fridge with fresh milk and still and sparkling water. There are also tea and coffee making facilities, a laptop safe, desk space, and a tuck box of treats. The bathrooms feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers, and bathrobes.

Essential Double Room in Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Double Room

1 Double Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Sleeping Room is 140 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus slippers.

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Premium, Double/2 Single

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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These spacious, contemporary superior rooms with either double bed or 2 single beds are located in the new house. Rooms feature free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, flat screen smart TV, tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, laptop safe, desk space and a tuck box of treats. The bathrooms feature signature toiletries, rainfall showers, and bathrobes. Bed type is subject to availability and will be allocated on the day of arrival.

Premium King Room with Sofa Bed in Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Premium, King, Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Superior rooms are spacious and include a seating area and a sofa bed. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers, signature toiletries, and bathrobes. All rooms have free WiFi, air conditioning, flat screen smart TV, laptop safe, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparking water, iron and ironing board, and tea&coffee making facilities.

Premium Double Room with View in Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Premium, View

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Stay in our elegant Premium Double Room with View, boasting a comfortable double bed and a stunning cityscape. This spacious room features modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, making it the perfect retreat for couples or small families.

Premium Room in Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Premium, Double/Twin

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Indulge in the comfort of our spacious 258 sqft Premium Room, perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Relax in the cozy twin-double beds and enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning.

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sofa Bed

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

775 sqft

Pet Friendly

Minibar

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

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1 Bedroom Suite Sofa Bed is 775 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus slippers.

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Premium, Double, Town View

1 Double Bed

225 sqft

Pet Friendly

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

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1 Double Premium New Town View is 226 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus slippers.

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Premium, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

280 sqft

Pet Friendly

Wifi

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

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2 Twin Premium is 280 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus slippers.

Large King Suite in Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Suite, King

1 King Size Bed

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

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1 King Suite

Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

25 sqft

Wifi

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1 Queen Accessible is 161 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus slippers.

Premium King Room in Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

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Premium, King

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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1 King Premium.

Guest reviews

8.8

1,913 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Alex

8.2

August 2022

I lived in the hotel for three weeks. So I could figure out, what works well and what doesn’t. 1) the team at the front desk is incredibly friendly. Thanks them 2) Both restaurants are really good: BABA and AIZLE. Highly recommended 3) the location is convenient, everything is close to the hotel 4) nice pool and sauna, a pretty big gym (however a ceiling is too low) 5) many small details in the room: yoga mat, coffee set and ect

1) Cleaning. Some days they didn’t clean, some days didn’t it well. 2) I had issues with collecting a laundry 3 times. Nobody picked it up. So if you want to get a clean clothes you should bring it to reception by yourself 3) Shower is dripping instead of “flowing”. I hate it, because removing shampoo and soap takes ages

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Gavin

9.1

January 2023

This is an excellent hotel, very unique and in a lovely location central to everything.

The breakfast was unbelievably poor and the service was confused and sloppy. This was in contrast to the rest of the hotel service which was excellent. We decided to stay an extra day as we were enjoying Edinburgh so much, but declined to have breakfast as it was so poor. The Kimpton really needs to improve this aspect, as it was dreadful, impacting on such a lovely hotel.

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Hannah

8.2

August 2023

Great location - within walking distance to the city centre and main bus routes. Hotel was quite modern and funky which was nice. Staff were so friendly and helpful.

Considering the price, there were a couple of little things that needed fixing in the room - we had to slam our door closed to close it every time, the tv played up a little every time we turned it on (tried to find radio station and couldn’t) plus a few touch up pain jobs needed. We didn’t spend long in the room because we were exploring the city but considering the hotel is so expensive you’d expect everything to be perfect - I am being very picky though!

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Kateluke

10

September 2023

Wonderfully friendly, professional and efficient welcome and check-in. Got a short tour of the facilities, including the information that AIZLE restaurant is a separate company and you need to book... whoever complained about that obviously wasn't paying attention as I heard this being said to every new arrival! Room was lovely, a decent sized single, on the second floor in the building above Baba Bar, facing Las Iguanas on George Street, very comfortable, absolutely spotless and surprisingly quiet considering it was on George Street! Great walk-in shower with beautiful brick-style tiling. Well equipped, coffee, tea, fridge, ironing board and iron, hairdryer, good sized bottles of cream, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. My only quibble here is that the water flow from the shower is not very strong but take into consideration this is a 200+ year old building and they are infamous for poor water.. Drinks in the bar in the evening with friends, excellent Sangiovese and big measures... Early morning, down to the pool. I did not expect the gym facilities to be quite so extensive and good, need to bring my gym kit next time! The pool is not very big, 12metres, I think but enough to loosen up and get the day started. Really appreciate the little dryer/spinner for swimwear, means you are not packing a dripping wet swimsuit. Breakfast... served in the Baba restaurant with the buffet set up in the bar area. The rooms are a bit of a time warp with beautiful plaster moulding, dining tables and chairs but also sofas, armchairs and banquette seating, dark colours and rather sumptious. The breakfast offering is comprehensive, fruits, cold cuts, cheeses, smoked salmon, doughnuts, croissants, other breads too many to mention and an excellent range of cooked foods... bacon, fabulous pork sausages, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans and (it's Scotland after all) haggis... all fresh and hot.

Absolutely NOTHING! It was all brilliant, thank you!

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Ginny

10

June 2023

I booked this as a present for my daughter and son in law and this is what they had to say about their trip. Absolutely everything was fabulous. The staff were amazing. They went out of their way to make everything really special for us. Nothing was too much trouble. We were celebrating my birthday and also our upcoming wedding anniversary and we were offered an upgrade to a suite. The bed was so comfortable and there was everything in the room that we could wish for. The breakfast and evening meal were superb. We were thoroughly spoilt and didn't want to leave. The hotel is in a fantastic location on the corner of George Street. Everything was within walking distance. Can't rate it highly enough.

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Chloe

10

May 2023

This was the most incredible experience at a hotel I have ever had. I booked a standard room at this hotel very last minute (the day of) as a surprise for my partner as it was our two year anniversary. I checked in without him before our dinner to order a bottle of champagne. When I informed the reception it was our anniversary they upgraded our room to a junior suite without an extra charge!!! Not only this, but when I arrived with my partner later on that evening, there were ‘Happy Anniversary’ balloons and a chocolate desert! The concierge were a delight and extremely helpful with luggage. I cannot recommend this hotel enough! I live in Edinburgh and have stayed in a few hotels and this hotel is worth every penny plus more! I felt like a royal the whole time I was there. The staff were exceptional.

Nothing!

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Ruth

10

April 2023

The hotel is in perfect central location and has found the perfect balance of being luxurious while still very relaxed and not stuffy at all. Beautiful inside and spotlessly clean. We had booked a standard double room which was extremely spacious, had a beautiful view of the castle and I was so happy to open the wardrobe and find a yoga mat inside as I'd forgot my travel one. The spa was great and as we were staying for 3 days we made very good use of this. All the staff throughout the hotel were extremely friendly and helpful, we could not fault the service anywhere. The breakfast was very good quality and set us up well for the day ahead. Make sure if you stay to book the restaurant Baba well in advance.......the food was the best I had had in a very long time, amazing flavours and such good value. We stayed for my husbands 50th birthday but Will definitely try and make this a birthday treat for every year it was do good.

Having to leave and go home 😢

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James

10

December 2022

Fantastic customer service. All of the staff at Kimpton Charlotte Square could not have been friendlier. From the moment we checked in to the moment we left we felt at ease and looked after. The room was fantastic - incredibly clean, lots of nice little touches (Caramel wafer bars and crisps as well as bottled water). A small sign in the bathroom highlighted that if we had forgotten something (e.g. deodorant, umbrella, lint roller etc) then staff would be happy to get this for us. The housekeeping was the best I have ever experienced; they were professional and left the room immaculate every day. Breakfast was a slick and professional service with warm smiles and good food. Plenty of tea and coffee which was lovely. Every evening between 5-6pm there was a complimentary residents happy hour - a lovely extra touch that added the sparkle to an exceptional hotel. The hotel itself was modern, warm and smelt fantastic (informed this was the special ‘Kimpton scent’). The location was great - very close to Edinburgh Castle and lots of nearby pubs/bars/restaurants.

Nothing! I didn’t want to leave!

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Gail

8.2

November 2022

This is a welcoming and efficiently run establishment. Staff are polite, friendly and helpful. I'm sure they would try hard to meet all guest's needs. Room was comfortable and clean. Location great, art galleries and major sites easily walkable. The Georgian House is right on the doorstep in this quiet elegant square.

The restaurant options, fine dining or Lebanese (mainly meat) didn't work for me but I expect were good, given the high standards elsewhere, if to your taste. However, plenty of choice of eateries of all kinds nearby. Rather loud music in the bar and lounge areas.

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Joanne

8.2

April 2023

Lovely treat for my mums birthday left in the room. Room decor and facilities were great

The heating was not easy to adjust. A nespresso machine would be nice in the room. The tuck box was a great touch but a packet of crips per guest would be nice rather than just one. Same with the sparkling or still water. At breakfast the option of directly asking for a fried or poached egg where the breakfast bar was would be better as by the time it came to the table the rest of my hot breakfast was going cold.

Points of Interest Around Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

Attractions

Royal Scottish Academy

0.4mi

Scottish National Gallery

0.4mi

Greyfriars Kirk

0.6mi

The Canongate

0.9mi

Royal Observatory

2.1mi

Edinburgh Cruise Port at Leith

2.5mi

Rosslyn Chapel

6.8mi

Aberdour Castle

8mi

Forth Bridge

8.2mi

Blackness Castle

12.6mi

Dunfermline Abbey and Palace

12.9mi

Falkland Palace and Garden

20.9mi

Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot

21.5mi

National Wallace Monument

30.6mi

Melrose Abbey

30.9mi

Restaurants

BABA

Cuisines

  • Middle Eastern

Ambiances

  • Modern

Amenities of Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Bathtub

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

Can pets stay with guests at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Kimpton - Charlotte Square. They allow pets and there are no extra charges for bringing your furry friend along.

When are the check-in and check-out times for Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel?

Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel welcomes guests for check-in at 03:00 PM and the departure or check-out time is set at 12:00 PM.

Does Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel provide free parking options?

Yes, parking is available at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel. The hotel offers private on-site parking for £35 per day, and a reservation for parking is required.

What's the nightly rate at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel?

For Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, room prices kick off at $234. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What types of rooms does Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel offer?

The Kimpton - Charlotte Square hotel offers various types of rooms including Essential Double Rooms, Premium Double Rooms with and without views, Premium Rooms with twin beds, Essential Twin Rooms, Premium King Rooms, Essential Rooms, Premium King Rooms with a sofa bed, Large King Suites, and One-Bedroom King Suites. These rooms accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, have non-smoking policies, and have different bed configurations, such as double beds, twin beds, or king-size beds. Room sizes range from 237 sqft to 700 sqft.

What is there to do in Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel?

Guests at Kimpton - Charlotte Square can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. They can indulge in skiing, golfing, tennis, and racquetball. The hotel also features a fitness center where guests can work out and take fitness classes such as aerobics and yoga. For relaxation, there is a spa offering a range of treatments including full-body massages, facials, and manicures.

Additionally, the hotel offers various recreational activities for guests to enjoy. They can rent bicycles and explore the city, participate in bingo games, or take part in walking tours. Guests can also unwind and have a fun time with movie nights and stand-up comedy shows.

When it comes to dining, guests have the option of enjoying Middle Eastern cuisine at the on-site restaurant called BABA, which has a modern ambiance.

Are there restaurants located within Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called BABA. It offers a modern ambiance and serves Middle Eastern cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel?

Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel, does not accept cash as a payment method. However, they accept various credit card payment methods including JCB, Diners Club, Mastercard, Discover, Visa, and American Express.