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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Princes Street Gardens

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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

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Exterior
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
2 bars/lounges
Interior entrance

Overview of Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

9.2

Superb

Property highlights

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
Map
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace

Room options

Room (Sleeping)

  • 23.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room

  • 24.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed (Upgraded)

  • 14.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 23.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 23.7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 26.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed, View (New Town View)

  • 24.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 34.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 34.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Townhouse)

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Edinburgh City Centre
  • George Street - 1 min walk
  • Princes Street - 2 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 17 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 18 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 19 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 20 min walk
  • Murrayfield Stadium - 32 min walk
  • Princes Street Gardens - 1 min drive
  • Grassmarket - 2 min drive
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 25 min drive
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 16 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

  • Dishoom Edinburgh - 11 min walk
  • The Bon Vivant - 7 min walk
  • Miros Cantina Mexicana - 2 min walk
  • Wildfire - 2 min walk
  • Whiski Rooms - 13 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel

At Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or facials, and BABA, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the standard cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 199 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3 PM until midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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.

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
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 16

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 (dogs only, up to 77 lb per pet)
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (GBP 35 per night)
  • On-site valet parking (GBP 35 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 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

  • 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

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 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

The on-site 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.

Dining

BABA – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.95 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 35 per night
  • Valet parking costs GBP 35 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitiser.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

Policies

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.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by