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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

5.0 star property

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2 bars/lounges
Creator video
Indoor pool
Reception
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ
  • Princes Street Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪17 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

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 by IHG 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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from St. Giles' Cathedral and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Greyfriars Kirk.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 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 by IHG

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG 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-out.
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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 30 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aizle
  • BABA
  • The Garden

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (73 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (106 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
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 at the property
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 any questions, 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable hotel with brilliant staff

It was perfect. I originally asked for a room with a lot of natural light, and the hotel delivered. The room was stunning and bright. All hotel staff were great, I will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel but must question if it really is a 5 star! More like a 4 star. Our room was quite small which ended up meaning one had to sit on the bed so the other person could get to the bathroom. The view from our room was of air conditioning units siting on a roof. Pillows not to our liking but that’s a personal preference. Baba restaurant was amazing and I would def eat here again. Staff in the hotel are very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Baba restaurant - the food was very spicy and fish not cooked properly. Badly lit bar area. Bedroom small for a King premium room with no walk-in shower. Intercontinental George a far superior hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gem of a hotel

Fantastic hotel. After checking in, bags were already in room. The spa is the perfect place to go and unwind in the afternoon with a sauna, steam room and pool. All the credit goes to the staff and their professionalism
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William, ABERDEEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room with a very comfortable bed. Dining very casual for a 5-star hotel. Parking terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Travelled with partner
Room very dissspointing . Small double was almost like a single . Not befitting a 5 star hotel However the staff were excellent polite and smiling. Loved the “social” hour . Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came here on our babymoon and it was just what we needed. The staff couldn’t have been more helpful if they tried - anything we asked for they helped us with. I’ve been struggling with sleep and they delivered more pillows to our room, they were informative about the area and were really helpful with whatever we asked them for. The location is excellent, just around the corner from George Street which was great for shopping and having a slow mooch and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond. Place was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, the staff were brilliant everyone we came into contact with were so welcoming. Really great location for a city break stay, beautiful room a real gem in the heart of Edinburgh
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

asha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my go to hotel in Edinburgh. Convenient for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay at a fabulous hotel. Happy Christmas and thank you everyone for your friendliness and warm hospitality. Your a credit to the Brand.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend visit

Excellent hotel and in a good location slightly away from hustle and bustle. Excellent service from all members of staff. The happy hour is great- drinks on them 5-6pm. Baba restaurant is also excellent and actually good value too. It’s very busy so ensure you book. Overall highly recommended and will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024