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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

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When you stay at Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens 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 centre. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

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

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is NZ$839
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

Why we love this property

Business meets pleasure
Strategically located in the city centre, this hotel offers a business centre and meeting rooms. After work, indulge in spa treatments or hit the gym.
Culinary experiences
A hotel with 2 restaurants, a cafe, and 2 bars offers Mediterranean cuisine. Full breakfast and in-room champagne service add extra indulgence.
Spa retreat magic
This hotel boasts a full-service spa with treatment rooms, including spaces for couples. Daily services feature massages, facials, and body treatments.

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  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 26 sq m
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  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 1 Double Bed
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  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 Single Bed
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  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ

What's nearby

  • George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Princes Street Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 34 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 14 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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Alexander Graham Bell (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes - ‬2 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, only a five-minute walk from Princes Street Gardens 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 centre. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Princes Street Tram Stop is 7 minutes and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 13 minutes.

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
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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 for 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 on-site valet parking (GBP 45 per night)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

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

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom dressing table
  • Wheelchair-accessible dressing table height (centimetres): 73
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 90
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 106
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 91
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lowered plug sockets in bathroom
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • 3 steps 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 curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

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

More

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

Special features

Spa

Kimpton Spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

BABA – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Garden – This café serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Aizle – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

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

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • 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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

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-authorise 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.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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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 that you 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. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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 car 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 on-site 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.

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

Yes, there are 2 on-site 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 14 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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