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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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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Sleeping Room
2 persons
23 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Premium Double Room View
2 persons
25 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Premium King Room Sofa Bed
2 persons
36 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
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Premium Twin Room
2 persons
28 m² 
2 Single beds
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Facilities

Amenities designed for comfort – Perfect for layovers & transit travelers

General

  • No smoking on site
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap 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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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
580 m
Museum
The Museum of the Royal Scots and the Royal Regiment of Scotland
560 m
Museum
Georgian House
180 m
West end of George Street 40 Charlotte Square
Charlotte Square
80 m
17A Charlotte Square
West Register House
220 m
Restaurants
Gusto Restaurant & Bar
100 m
135 George Street
Baba
60 m
130 George Street
Browns Brasserie & Bar
110 m
131-133 George Street
Tigerlily Restaurant & Bar
150 m
125 George Street
The Garden
20 m
38 Charlotte Square
Las Iguanas
70 m
141-143 George Street
Melrose Restaurant
50 m
Macdonald Roxburghe Hotel 38 Charlotte Square
Gbk
100 m
137 George Street
Dirty Dick's
120 m
159 Rose Street
Rose Theatre Cafe
90 m
204 Rose Street Rose Theatre Cafe
Getting around
City Centre
Edinburgh15 min  ·  1.2 km
Airports
Edinburgh (EDI)20 min  ·  12.9 km
Dundee Airport (DND)143 min  ·  95.2 km
Train
Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station15 min  ·  1.2 km
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  200 m
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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
is available in 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:
234
Former name
The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square

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