Kimpton Charlotte Square
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Kimpton Charlotte Square

No.3 of Instagrammable Hotels in Edinburgh
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom
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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.Show More
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4.5/5Great·Excellent Location
Great design, comfortable rooms and great service! Looking forward to be back!
Amenities
Golf CourseIndoor swimming poolSkiingHikingSaunaSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPrivate ParkingCar Rental
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Surroundings
Airport: Edinburgh Airport
(12.3 km)
Train: Haymarket Railway Station
(1.0 km)
Train: Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station
(1.3 km)
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Rooms

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Standard Room
3

Standard Room

1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Tea bags
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Standard Twin Room
4

Standard Twin Room

2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Deluxe King Room
3

Deluxe King Room

1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Townhouse Suite
4

Townhouse Suite

1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Double Room with Mobility Accessible Tub
6

Double Room with Mobility Accessible Tub

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
TV
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Standard Double Room
5

Standard Double Room

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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One Bedroom Suite
3

One Bedroom Suite

1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Superior Double Room
3

Superior Double Room

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Junior Suite Townhouse
2

Junior Suite Townhouse

1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Bathtub
Refrigerator
Minibar
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Premium Double Room with New Town View
2

Premium Double Room with New Town View

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Tea bags
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City Single Room
4

City Single Room

1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Premium Twin Room
4

Premium Twin Room

2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
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Premium Room
4

Premium Room

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
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Premium Room with Sofa Bed
4

Premium Room with Sofa Bed

1 King bed and 1 Sofa bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Tea bags
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Superior Twin Room
1

Superior Twin Room

2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Tea bags
Private toilet
Curtains
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Suite,1 King
4

Suite,1 King

1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar
TV
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Guest Reviews

4.5/5
Great
130 reviews
Verified Reviews
  • Cleanliness4.5
  • Amenities4.4
  • Location4.6
  • Service4.5
Average for similar properties in Edinburgh
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H‍a‍p‍p‍y‍ ‍T‍h‍o‍u‍g‍h‍t‍s
September 25, 2024
Great design, comfortable rooms and great service! Looking forward to be back!
_‍T‍I‍G‍B‍1‍1‍y‍p‍l‍k‍a‍a‍*‍*‍*‍*
October 21, 2024
Fantastic hotel and service.
_‍T‍T‍G‍B‍4‍9‍5‍7‍7‍4‍*‍*‍*‍*
February 3, 2024
Great location, friendly staff - lots of amenities and benefits.
_‍T‍T‍T‍R‍4‍9‍4‍9‍0‍2‍*‍*‍*‍*
October 20, 2023
Nice location and good service. Rooms are big👍
_‍T‍S‍G‍B‍a‍j‍o‍c‍1‍b‍s‍*‍*‍*‍*
July 19, 2022
I have travelled extensively and stayed in a plethora of hotels around the world and the Kimpton Edinburgh is by far one of the very worst hotels. Undoubtedly the most overpriced, disappointing hotel I have ever had the displeasure of visiting. One expects slightly more from a room @£560 a night than a dingy room with a very small window that hardly opens, a small double bed, backing onto a noisy alley. When opening the window the room quickly filled with exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke. The aircon kept turning the temperature up no matter how many times you turned it down, which in the current heat (19 July 2022 30°+) made it impossible to sleep. The bed was rock hard, the pillows... I have no words and the bed linen so scratchy my elbows and heels feel tender. I honestly have nothing good to say about this hotel, I can with certainty say I will never return! Do yourself a favour and stay away!
j‍c‍2‍5‍0
July 27, 2024
Very few hotels, good location, comfortable stay, great room facilities, rich and delicious breakfast, the only minor incident, Ctrip solved it very well
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D‍1‍4‍3‍4‍3‍*‍*‍*‍*
August 9, 2024
The room was too small, and most importantly, it was far from the description given by Ctrip when I booked. Picture 1 shows the room type picture and description (area 36) on Ctrip when I booked, which made people full of expectations for this room type. But Ctrip was very smart and soon changed the misleading picture of this room type. Fortunately, I took a screenshot. Picture 2 shows the room type I got (the window of the room I actually got was much smaller than this one, the room was very dark, the position of the chair was replaced by a folding bed, and the chair and the lamp were stuffed in the corner). The whole room was densely packed with a 1.5-meter bed + a folding bed + a wardrobe. There was no place to put my feet. The bathroom was so small that I would be hit when I opened the door while sitting on the toilet. It was definitely not more than 30 square meters. And I paid nearly 500 pounds per night for this room type. I can only say that the cost performance is extremely low. The hotel itself: except for the small room and the poor lighting and ventilation of the old building (which may be a common problem of Edinburgh hotels), everything else is pretty good, the facilities are very new, every staff is very enthusiastic, the public area is very cozy, and the interior decoration is also very stylish; at first I thought the breakfast had few choices and tasted bland, but later I compared it with every hotel I stayed in during the trip (including Rosewood in London), and Kimpton's breakfast was actually pretty good... Summary: If you don't mind the lighting and ventilation of the room, and can accept this price to live in a small room with a little artistic atmosphere, you can stay there. I don't recommend it for families with children.
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1‍1‍8‍3‍6‍5‍*‍*‍*‍*
July 23, 2024
Check in at the front desk. Since we arrived in the morning, we thought we couldn't check in yet. Unexpectedly, we were given a room, which was pretty good. However, what happened later affected our good reviews. The room card I was given couldn't be opened. I went back to the front desk to set it up, and when I went back to the room, the door was open, but it turned out that it was not the room type I booked. I booked a room with a king-size bed and a sofa bed, but I was given a room with only a king-size bed. So I went back to the front desk... The front desk said that the system of Ctrip and their hotel was different, so they couldn't be sure that I booked a room with a sofa bed. I showed them the confirmation letter again and asked them to find the manager for me. Let us use the current room first. So we went out to play and planned to come back later. At night, there was still no room, and the manager asked me to show the confirmation letter again. Then he said that the sanitation was still being cleaned, and it was expected to be more than an hour before I could get the room, and he would call the current room. As a result, after more than an hour, I was finally given the room I wanted. Hahaha, it was quite a hassle.
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1‍0‍9‍7‍1‍8‍*‍*‍*‍*
July 20, 2024
The hotel is conveniently located on the west side of Princes Street, where Edinburgh attractions are concentrated and can basically be reached on foot. When choosing a hotel, Princes Street is the first choice, as there are many dining facilities and it is convenient to get there. The hotel facade is as small as netizens say, and it is easy to miss if you don't pay attention. The single room is very small, and clothes can only be placed on chairs or hung on hooks on the wall behind the door. The water retaining glass on the bathroom bathtub is slightly narrow, and water easily splashes on the ground when showering. The room has air conditioning, which is very useful in Edinburgh's changeable weather. There are 2 restaurants, and the breakfast dining area is divided into three connected rooms. Guests going up and down the stairs have to pass through this restaurant, which is a bit awkward. The breakfast is average and there are not many varieties. An old hotel with friendly service staff and complete facilities. It seems that there is only one elevator.
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Services & Amenities

Indoor swimming pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
2 Restaurants
Meeting Room
Multi-Function Room
2 Restaurants
BABA
Style: A la carte
Cuisine: International, Middle Eastern
Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails
Special dietary options: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ambience: Modern
Dining options: Reservations available
Business hours: [Mon - Sun] 12:00-21:00
Aizle
Style: A la carte
Cuisine: International
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Special dietary options: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Ambience: Traditional
Dining options: Reservations available
Business hours: [Wed - Fri,Sun] 17:00-20:30,[Sat] 12:00-13:30, 17:00-20:30
More Amenities
Internet
Indoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking, and Charge, £35.00 (approx. €42.53) Daily. Reservation needed.
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Front Desk Services
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 12:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property 1 day in advance by email/phone

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Children between 0 and 17 years old can stay for free if no extra bed is needed.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.

Breakfast
StyleBuffet, Set menu
AgeFee
Adult
Buffet:£17.95 (approx. €21.81) per person
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are allowedFree

Service Animals
Service animals are allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Opened: 1847
  • Renovated: 2016
  • Number of Rooms: 199
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimpton Charlotte Square?

The check-in time at Kimpton Charlotte Square is 15:00 and the check-out time is 12:00.

What amenities and services does Kimpton Charlotte Square have?

Kimpton Charlotte Square has the following amenities and services: Swimming Pool, Skiing, Sauna.

Does Kimpton Charlotte Square have a swimming pool?

Yes, Kimpton Charlotte Square has a pool.

Are pets allowed at Kimpton Charlotte Square?

Yes, Kimpton Charlotte Square is a pet-friendly hotel, but it is best to call ahead to confirm.

How much does it cost to stay at Kimpton Charlotte Square?

Prices at Kimpton Charlotte Square are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

Which airport is closest to Kimpton Charlotte Square?

Edinburgh Airport is the closest airport to Kimpton Charlotte Square, and it is about 25 mins from hotel by car (12.3 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Kimpton Charlotte Square?

The cancellation policy for Kimpton Charlotte Square varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

About This Property

Nearest AirportEdinburgh Airport
Distance to Airport13.01KM
Nearest Train StationHaymarket Railway Station
Distance to Train Station1.08KM
Average Price FromEUR531
Hotel Star Rating5