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1,740 reviews

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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

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Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG is a dazzling 5-star hotel in Edinburgh, just 0.4mi from the city center. Located at 38 Charlotte Square, United Kingdom, this stylish address blends classic charm with modern flair. With 1,740 reviews and a minimum price starting from $152, a memorable Scottish escape awaits.

Featured amenities include skiing, spa/wellness packages, pet friendly (free), restaurant, indoor swimming pool, free WiFi, and a fitness center (free). A 24-hour front desk, room service, and non-smoking rooms add convenience, while private parking (extra charges) and on-site parking (extra charges) provide flexible parking options. Elevators ease access to upper floors, and air conditioning keeps interiors comfortable.

Rooms offer views and upper floors accessible by elevator, ensuring effortless city vistas. A tour desk helps with outings, and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges) support travel plans or gatherings, while small luxuries like free toiletries and a bathtub add a comforting finish after a day in the Scottish capital.

Food lovers will find a diverse on-site dining lineup. BABA serves Modern Middle Eastern flavors in a contemporary setting; The Garden offers European dishes with a family-friendly, traditional vibe; and Aizle pairs local ingredients with international influences for a thoughtful, modern menu.

Pet-friendly travelers will find no extra charges for four-legged companions. For Edinburgh explorations, a tour desk assists with outings, while meeting and banquet facilities cater to business or celebratory plans. Parking options include private parking and on-site parking, both with extra charges.

Indoor swimming pool invites a relaxing dip, complemented by spa/wellness packages and a fitness center. Free WiFi keeps travelers connected, and air conditioning plus elevators help navigate the property with ease. A 24-hour front desk, room service, and non-smoking rooms complete the thoughtful service touch.

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

Indoor swimming pool

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

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

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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 by IHG

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Premium, King Size, Sofa

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 King Room in Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Premium, King Size

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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These air-conditioned king size bedrooms feature free WiFi, a flat smart TV, laptop safe, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, and tea and coffee making facilities. Housed in either the original townhouse or the modern wing, they also include space for a sofa, larger work space and bathroom amenities with the Perfume's Story toiletries. The bathrooms also feature rainfall showers and bathrobes.

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Townhouse Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

70 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This is the largest and most generously appointed suite, which occupies the ground floor of the Georgian townhouses and includes a separate living room and dining area. The suite offers a king size bed, free WiFi, USB port, air-conditioning, laptop safe, tea and coffee making facilities, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, a Nespresso machine. There are two flat-screen 48-inch Smart TVs. The ceramic and marble bathroom features a walk-in shower and roll top bath, bathrobes and slippers, and upgraded bathroom amenities with the Perfume's Story toiletries.

One-Bedroom Suite in Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Suite, King Size, 1 Bedroom

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

700 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

700 sqft

Free wifi

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Located in the Georgian townhouses, these open-plan suites feature a living and bedroom area. Suites also come with a 48-inch smart TV, air conditioning, laptop safe, mini fridge with fresh milk, still and sparkling water, USB port, and a Nespresso machine. The ceramic and marble bathrooms feature walk-in showers and baths, bathrobes and slippers, and upgraded bathroom amenities with the Perfume's Story toiletries.

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa 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 Room in Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Premium

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x6

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x3

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Premium

Premium, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

280 sqft

Pet Friendly

Wifi

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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

King Suite in Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Coffee machine

x8

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x5

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Suite King Size Bed

Double Room in Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x6

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x3

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Guest Room

Premium Double Room with View in Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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Premium, View

1 Double Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Premium With Views

Guest reviews

8.8

1,740 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Niall

9.1

January 2024

The hotel is wonderful: super friendly and helpful staff everywhere, great location, very comfortable with lovely amenities. Our King room was lovely, but we also decided to upgrade our room to a junior suite, which was reasonable to do, and was a very nice room, with great space and views, super comfy bed, and lovely spacious bathroom. Breakfast at the hotel was busy, but very well catered, and there was a great selection of food available. The spa and pool areas were excellent as before. Also, they are super nice with dogs staying and very accommodating, which is most appreciated. Definitely my go-to luxury hotel in Edinburgh.

Nothing.

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Anonymous

9.1

July 2025

The breakfast was beautifully presented with an abundance of a wide variety of food to choose from. It was delicious! I loved having breakfast at the table overlooking the road in the smaller room. The waiting service were professional and kind. I was given a paper bag to take extra yummy bread on a tour to the highlands. The service was casual. friendly and professional. I’d definitely stay here again!!

The layout of room 113 could be improved. The step from the bathroom could do with another step, and the jug to boil water needs to be moved to. a more open spot.

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Liz

10

June 2025

There was a problem with our booking so we ended up getting a complimentary upgrade to a junior suite. It was like a one bedroom flat and was enormous. There was a complimentary free mini bar, tea, coffee machine, ghd hair straiteners and hairdryer, iron and ironing board and complimentary toiletries. The location is right at the top of George street so was handy for all shops, restaurants and bars around the George street, rose street and princes street areas. There was a wee bit of noise from public coming away at night, bit of singing etc but nothing that kept you awake for long. There was also complimentary water and drinks in the public areas.

Breakfast was a wee bit disappointing for a hotel of this status. It was the usual buffet style with plenty of choice and it was all fresh. There was also the usual cereals, fruit, fruit salad, breads, yoghurt etc. I was just surprised that it wasn’t waiter service which you would expect in a hotel like this. The staff were lovely though and got refills for tea and coffee for us and did ask if we needed anything else.

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Maiia

10

April 2025

Our stay at Kimpton Charlotte Square was exceptional in every way. The hotel itself is beautiful, with warm interiors and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. But what truly sets it apart is the kindness and attention of the staff. During our visit, my daughter accidentally left behind something incredibly precious to her — and the concierge team went far beyond expectations to help us. They not only found it, but returned it with the most thoughtful gesture, creating a memory we’ll always cherish. This level of care is rare, and I’m deeply grateful. We’ll absolutely return — and recommend this hotel with all our hearts.

Everything was at the top level

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Gihan

8.2

April 2025

The Kimpton Charlotte Square boasts an unbeatable location, which truly made our stay. We found the staff to be friendly and attentive, and our room was perfectly adequate with all the essentials. While the pool was a tad busy when we used it, breakfast was satisfactory. A definite highlight was the incredible food at the BABA restaurant.

For future consideration, soundproofing between rooms and from the corridor could be improved, as we occasionally heard noise. We also wanted to note a minor inaccuracy during breakfast when golden syrup was presented as maple syrup.

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Mary-helen

9.1

March 2025

I don't think I have ever stayed in a hotel where every single member of staff was so obliging. Nothing was too much trouble. They all seemed to have time for you, whether it was on reception, the breakfast dining room or the bar, they were all exceptional.

It was a shame that the garden room wasn't used enough..it would be nice to have had the cocktails in there. It was one of the reasons I booked that hotel.I did find the layout of the hotel a bit confusing and because the restaurant was open to non residents you really had to book for the evening meal There was also no instructions for the Nespresso coffee machine which I wasn't used to using.

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Mark

9.1

April 2025

Enjoyed the gym facilities and the bar, all the staff were extremely friendly. The room was warm and comfortable, a little surprised that there were minimal complimentary items, coffee, biscuits etc, it would have been nice to have more than 2 biscuits and 2 coffees.. No items in the minibar, again disappointing.

I'm afraid our experience with an evening meal was over rated and not enjoyable, the waiting staff changed my meal as it was burnt, but I felt it was done with disdain. We decided to eat out of the hotel after the first night.

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Olga

9.1

April 2025

Stuff was exceptional ! I got my room earlier , was shown around the hotel , restaurant was booked at last minute requests , all I have asked for was provided in timely manner ! Location is excellent! Room , even cozy , was very comfortable and had all that is necessary for the stay . Refrigerator was full of free water, sodas, beer and milk , complimentary ! My room was facing the street and it was quiet ! Windows are double glass and provide noise cancelation and comfort !

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Richard

10

January 2025

Everything about this place is exceptional, the location, the fact that everything is under the same roof, i.e. the pool, rooms, bar, restaurant... it's other worldly, everything is quality, the staff, the food, love the happy hour!, we love this place, love it...

The only tiny thing we didn't like was as we left the hotel, at the bottom of the steps as you enter the hotel, one of the guests was just finishing off a cigarette, which they just flicked onto the floor in front of us, this isn't the fault of the hotel, however, it's an offence and attracts an on the spot fine, it's not the image the hotel needs or Edinburgh in fact.

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David

9.1

July 2025

We loved the hotel and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and the concierge went above and beyond to help us . We would definitely return

We decided not to have breakfast in the hotel as it was very expensive. When we saw our room we were a little disappointed that we had no view and that it looked onto a brick wall but we realised that actually it was very quiet whereas if we had looked out onto the front it might’ve been very noisy as it was graduation week so we were grateful for the peace and quiet .

Points of Interest Around Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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

The Garden

Cuisines

  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Aizle

Cuisines

  • Local
  • International

Ambiances

  • Traditional
  • Modern

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Amenities of Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Skiing

Spa/Wellness packages

Pet Friendly

Restaurant

Indoor swimming pool

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

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Can pets stay with guests at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

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 by IHG?

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG 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 by IHG provide free parking options?

Yes, parking is available at Kimpton - Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel. The hotel offers private on-site parking for £45 per day, and a reservation for parking is required.

What's the nightly rate at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

For Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, room prices kick off at $152. 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 by IHG 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 by IHG?

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.

Can guests use a pool at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

Yes, the hotel has a pool. There is an indoor pool available for guests.

Are there restaurants located within Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG?

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 by IHG?

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.