Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is situated in Edinburgh, just metres from Princes Street and George Street. The rooms offer a flat-screen Smart TV, 300 thread count bed linen, a complimentary treat box and a fridge with complimentary fresh milk and mineral water. The en suite bathrooms have a selection of complimentary toiletries. Breakfast is served in The Garden, an indoor courtyard, which serves food and drink throughout the day, including salads, hot dishes, cakes, spritzers and Scottish cocktails in the evening. Another dining option is BABA, a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar. It offers Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Guests have complimentary access to the leisure facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and spa. The spa offers a full range of treatments including facials and massages at an additional cost. The hotel is at the heart of Edinburgh’s financial district and is just 5 minutes’ walk from Waverley Railway Station. It is 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Kimpton Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Kimpton Hotels

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the quirkiness of the hotel and staff were lovely.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location Very comfortable, lovely decor Staff all friendly and welcoming
  • Bernadette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation and very polite and professional staff & service
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful hotel, very welcoming staff couldn’t do enough to help. Lovely restaurant and breakfast. Added bonus of free drinks in bar between 5-6
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bedding, staff , other guests very chatty, design , colours fabulous
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, spa, pool - and the staff couldn't have been kinder.
  • Fay
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! The staff, the room, the spa, that it was dog friendly, the food, fresh milk in the room for hot drinks, availability of hair straighteners! and finally the location.
  • Maurice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was lovely and breakfast was good. The staff were very helpful.
  • Muhammad
    Pakistan Pakistan
    Loved the wonderful facilities and the staff was very friendly.
  • Jumana
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Elegant contemporary design, spacious rooms, comfortable bed, great amneties. Very welcoming staff and great service. Comfortable and nice place. Delicious restaurant on sight.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • BABA
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Garden
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
  • Aizle
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Bingo
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs £45 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool

    Wellness

    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Body wrap
    • Body scrub
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Hindi
    • Hungarian
    • Italian
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Romanian
    • Russian
    • Ukrainian

    House rules
    Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 23:30
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Groups
    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscover Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the property does not accept cash payments due to COVID-19.

    The credit or debit card used to book the Advance Purchase rate must be presented to reception upon arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

    Parking is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are asked to contact the property directly in order to guarantee a space, using the details on the Booking Confirmation. If you would like to reserve a car parking space please contact the Concierge department at the property, once you have made your reservation. Prices of parking are GBP 35 per night.

    Smoking is not permitted at the property.

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Children's swimming times are between 07:00 - 09:00 and 16:00 - 20:00 daily.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel

    • Guests staying at Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • The prices at Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Bowling
      • Tennis court
      • Squash
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Foot massage
      • Facial treatments
      • Body wrap
      • Personal trainer
      • Yoga classes
      • Bingo
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Stand-up comedy
      • Full body massage
      • Pedicure
      • Back massage
      • Fitness/spa locker rooms
      • Bicycle rental
      • Walking tours
      • Steam room
      • Pub crawls
      • Head massage
      • Manicure
      • Neck massage
      • Movie nights
      • Fitness classes
      • Beauty Services
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Body scrub
      • Fitness
      • Aerobics
      • Spa facilities
      • Couples massage
      • Swimming Pool
      • Hand massage

    • Check-in at Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel has 3 restaurants:

      • BABA
      • The Garden
      • Aizle

    • Room options at Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite

    • Kimpton Charlotte Square, an IHG Hotel is 1,000 yards from the centre of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.