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About the Hotel

38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 4HQ
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Situated in the Anderlecht district of Edinburgh, a mere 1.1 km from the Royal Mile, the 5-star luxurious Kimpton Charlotte Square By Ihg Hotel Edinburgh boasts a solarium, massage therapy, and a shared lounge. Offering an indoor swimming pool along with 234 rooms, this Georgian-style hotel is near a train station.

Location

The smoke-free hotel stands in the very heart of Edinburgh, not far from Princes Street. Centrally located beside a garden, the Kimpton Edinburgh is approximately 5 minutes' walk from Usher Hall.

The property also takes you to The Writers' Museum, which is just 1.2 km away.

The hotel is within a 20-minute drive of Edinburgh airport.

Rooms

Some of the smoke-free rooms have a work area and a dining area, and such facilities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a direct dial phone, along with a minibar fridge, coffee and tea making equipment. An electric kettle and a fridge are provided for your comfort. Offering amenities such as a shower cap and bath sheets, the bathrooms also have a sink. Guests can enjoy views of the city.

Eat & Drink

The Kimpton has a selection of local dishes in Aizle restaurant. After exploring sights of Edinburgh, residents can go back to the accommodation for nibbles and grills served in the onsite lounge bar.

Leisure & Business

This Edinburgh hotel offers a sauna and facials for an additional fee so you could have extra comfort during your stay. At Kimpton Charlotte Square By Ihg Hotel, guests can also benefit from fitness classes provided at a fitness club. Boasting a spa salon, this hotel also features a tennis court on site. There is a business centre available for corporate travellers.

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Kimpton Charlotte Square By Ihg Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single City Room
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Sleeping Room
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Queen Room Accessible
2 persons
240 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Premium Double Room View
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers
Facilities: Perfect
9.0/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Squash
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Kimpton Charlotte Square By Ihg Hotel Location

38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 4HQ
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38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 4HQ
Nearby
53 Princes Street
Princes Street
2000 ft
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
1900 ft
Museum
Georgian House
600 ft
West end of George Street 40 Charlotte Square
Charlotte Square
300 ft
17A Charlotte Square
West Register House
800 ft
Restaurants
Gusto Restaurant & Bar
400 ft
135 George Street
Baba
200 ft
130 George Street
Browns Brasserie & Bar
400 ft
131-133 George Street
Tigerlily Restaurant & Bar
500 ft
125 George Street
The Garden
100 ft
38 Charlotte Square
Las Iguanas
300 ft
141-143 George Street
Melrose Restaurant
200 ft
Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel 38 Charlotte Square
Gbk
400 ft
137 George Street
Dirty Dick's
400 ft
159 Rose Street
Rose Theatre Cafe
300 ft
204 Rose Street Rose Theatre Cafe
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh15 min  ·  4000 ft
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)19 min  ·  7.6 mi
Glasgow Airport (GLA)132 min  ·  54.5 mi
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station14 min  ·  3700 ft
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  700 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:30
Check-out
from 09:00-12:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation might be needed) at GBP 45 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a full breakfast for a fee. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hungarian, Romanian, Chinese, Polish, Russian, Hindi, Afrikaans, Panjabi / Punjabi, Ukrainian
Year renovated:
2017
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
251
Former name
The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Kimpton Charlotte Square By Ihg Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 924 verified reviews
8.9/10
Great
89%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
9.0/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.1/10
Location
9.6/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.6/10
Staff
9.4/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 1021 reviews
4.5/5
based on 1618 reviews
8.9/10
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