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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Creator video
Reception
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ
  • Princes Street Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Twin Bed (City)

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Double Bed (Essential)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed (New Town View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Essential)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Townhouse)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Charlotte Square View)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop 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

About the area

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. Edinburgh Castle and Greyfriars Kirk are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Johnnie Walker Princes Street - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

5-star luxury hotel near Princes Street Gardens
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG 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, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG. 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
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

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
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (29 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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
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
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 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)

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
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
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. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, 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).

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.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 752 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharjeel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was very small, very unhappy about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible birthday night away, got two free drinks for the occasion for the hotel bar BABA, as well as the lovely woman on check-in who gave us an upgraded room for the occasion. I don’t remember her name but she was working on 20/06 and was so lovely and helpful. Had a slight leak with the A/C which didn’t bother us at all, but it was immediately fixed whilst we were popped out for the evening and two gin and tonics were left for us on our return. Lovely food and drinks, beautiful hotel no complaints at all. Also check out in 12 so no rushing at all. 5 Stars all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful conversion on a period property. Full of charm and modern amenities combined. Great buffet breakfast, lovely spa and sauna facilities and really gorgeous rooms. Great kimpton experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in the heart of Edinburgh!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service. Especially from Kim, front desk manager.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the weekend with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shavi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Was adequete
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Fantastic staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great location, staff, facilities and breakfast. Couldn’t recommend enough!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monika, Naples

Walkable
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kathleen, maple plain

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeeb

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always going above and beyond and we were so thankful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025