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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Princes Street Gardens

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Daily full breakfast (GBP 22.95 per person)
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh International Conference Centre12 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle17 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Playhouse Theatre4 min drive
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)24 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room (Sleeping)

  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 274 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Upgraded)

  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.9/10 Excellent
  • 253 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 285 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (New Town View)

  • 262 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 369 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 242 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 368 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite (Townhouse)

  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 640 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 15-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh International Conference Centre. St. Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 12 min walk
  • St. Giles' Cathedral - 15 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min drive
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 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
  • Johnnie Walker Princes Street - 3 min walk
  • McDonald's - 2 min walk
  • Subway - 3 min walk
  • Pret a Manger - 2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Princes Street Gardens
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 199 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel offers 199 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 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.

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.

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, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 40 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (GBP 40 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 22.95 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

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
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
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00
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
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 77 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 22.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 40 per night
  • Valet parking fee: GBP 40 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel to the airport?

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel is 8.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel on Jun 5, 2024 start from $326.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel.

How close is Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.8 mi (16-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 18.7 mi (43-min drive) from Silver Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 22.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 40 per night, and valet parking for GBP 40 per night.

Does Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel have a pool?

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, body scrubs, and massages.

How close is Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Edinburgh.

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 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

CARIN, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel with amazing indoor patio. Incredible lounge vibe, beautiful room, and delicious breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, very helpful, polite and friendly staff. Loved everything about it. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RASMUS

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, specially the manager Callum (hope I’m spelling it right)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Piper

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

8/10 Good

Natalie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and fabulous staff
Lovely hotel but breakfast was disappointing. Buffet style (unexpected for cost of room) - luke warm. Waited half an hour for coffee and order was incorrect. Ordered a la carte next day and was much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay loved every minute great service, spa, baba restaurant, breakfast and so central. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024