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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Princes Street Gardens

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In the heart of Edinburgh, Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind with a massage at the on-site spa or get active with yoga classes and fitness classes in the gym; afterwards, enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at one of two restaurants. With free in-room WiFi and express check-out/check-in options available.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
The current price is $218
includes taxes & fees
$181 per night
Mar 19 - Mar 20

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 274 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (New Town View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 369 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
TV
  • 368 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Townhouse)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
TV
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 16 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 13 min walk
  • Haymarket Tram Station - 14 min walk

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

When you stay at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Princes Street and George Street. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or facials, and BABA, one of 2 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Languages

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

Hotel size

    • 199 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite valet parking (GBP 45 per night)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Skiing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 29
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 35
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 42
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 36
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • 3 stairs to reach property

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

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.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 30 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs GBP 45 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 45 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG also has 2 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Mediterranean cuisine.

What's the area around Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG like?

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Princes Street Tram Stop and 17 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

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
Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great staff! Very attentive and just amazing!
Kimberley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is my go to hotel in Edinburgh. Convenient for everything
asha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely rooms, wonderful staff and great location.
Tracy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is a little gem with easy access to downtown shopping, restaurants, and local sites. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Janet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Edinburgh Stay
Lovely hotel with brilliant staff
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and central area
Berendina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and hotel.
Andrew, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific Hotel...great staff..loved the restaurant decor
Lori, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel! So cute and lots of space to sit and work or chat. Great restaurants and staff!
Jeanette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Hotel, great location. Staff went above and beyond especially Zoe on Reception! Highly recommend!
Courtney, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good central and quiet location for Edinburgh
David James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Stay
Just finished our stay here for our 2nd year anniversary. The hotel is so nice and the staff were great, they went above and beyond to make our stay extra special. The hotel is in great location for exploring the city both new and old. Will definitely stay here again when we come back.
Elliott, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend if in the area. Close to the castle & Royal Mile. Lots of dining options nearby. Easy access via public transport. Plus the hotel itself is gorgeous. Staff is great & very helpful.
Nadine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, excellent location.
Sarah, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and very helpful, excellent food at BaBa.
Rick, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was great, staff continually went above and beyond. Would definitely stay here again.
Joshua, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building, great decor. Staff grest
Julian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff good service good facilities and great location
Satyanarayan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This beautiful hotel has many great features. The rooms were comfortable and well equipped. The best breakfast in town. Staff was helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!
Boris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff, restaurants, and property. Would love to stay again.
Emily, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it
Maggie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Staff were very friendly and informative, enjoyed the tour of the hotel on arrival, the staff couldn't have done anymore for you. Excellence service and facilities. Lots of nice little touches. Between 5-6pm they offer complimentary drinks in the bar area, limited drinks, we didn’t utilise but nice touch. Stunning hotel very peaceful for such a busy environment and establishment.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel
Good hotel, but a bit expensive.
2-night trip