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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Creator video
Lobby sitting area
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ
  • Place, Princes Street Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room, 1 Single Bed (City)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Room, 1 Double Bed (Essential)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 24 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room, 2 Single Beds (Essential)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite (Townhouse)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Charlotte Square View)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Room (Sleeping)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Alba Skylark)

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnnie Walker Princes Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fierce Bar - ‬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.

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

  • In-room 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. 759 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 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

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeeb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa facilities included for free as part of room rate
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in fantastic location, the staff are second to none and Kim the guest services manager is an exceptional lady and the hotel is lucky to have her.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Chester

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella, Howard Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly an exceptional stay with endlessly unique amenities including social hours and more
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could hear every noise between the walls…
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, centrally located to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kimpton is elegant without being overstated. Staff is terrific, accommodating, and friendly. Breakfast options include everything you want. Didn’t use the gym but it looks very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with great staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjana, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Wonderful amenities, walkable, and quiet!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for two nights, but would definitely stay again if we return to Edinburgh. The hotel has a nice daily happy hour, was conveniently located near many great restaurants and shops, and the rooms and shared areas were clean and stylish.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Capri S

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taral

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohail, Great Falls

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Stay here

Superb hotel. Amazing service. Perfect from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Zhiyao

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was only a one night stay, partly for work, partly to celebrate my birthday. Check-in was excellent, very friendly, attentive & welcoming, a free upgrade was offered as it was my birthday & time was taken to personally show us around the hotel facilities. The reception, lobby, dining areas & Spa are beautifully decorated, there are so many staff, all of whom are highly trained & exceptionally helpful & friendly. On arrival to our room, a hand written birthday card & plate of chocolates & macarons had been left out for me, a very nice touch. Everything you’d want or need in a room was there, the bed was very comfortable, there was virtually no sound coming from anywhere, lovely shower & toiletries. My only gripe would be that the room was a bit drab & not decorated to anything like the same standard as the main areas of the hotel; also, we could not access the aircon panel, as it was obscured by the wardrobe, it was quite stuffy in our room overnight & you couldn’t open the window. We ate dinner at Aizle which was excellent and lunch at Baba which was delicious. Breakfast was a wee bit disappointing, there was a huge selection of things but they were rather ordinary & I would’ve expected a much more imaginative & out of the ordinary offering for £30 p/person from this standard of hotel - we had to send back a pain au chocolat as it was stale & hard. All in all though, our stay was lovely, the staff amazing & would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location. Quality accomodation. Fantastic facilities. Quaint area surrounded by stunning architecture.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025