Kimpton Charlotte Square, Edinburgh
Overview
Kimpton Charlotte Square brings Georgian character and contemporary comfort together in Edinburgh’s New Town. Set across seven interconnected townhouses overlooking Charlotte Square, this stylish hotel makes an appealing base for shopping, sightseeing and relaxed evenings in the Scottish capital.
The hotel offers 199 rooms and suites, with choices for solo travellers, couples and families. Essential rooms accommodate one or two adults, while Double Double Premium rooms can accommodate up to six guests when children are included. Connecting rooms are also available.
Cats stay free, and guests can enjoy an indoor swimming pool, spa and inviting communal spaces between city adventures.
The Property
Bedrooms combine individual artwork, rich fabrics and comfortable furnishings with practical touches including air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a smart television and a safe. Private bathrooms feature signature toiletries and rainfall showers, while bathrobes add an extra touch of comfort.
Choose from single, double, king and twin room configurations, or opt for a larger suite. Selected suites provide a partitioned or separate living area, with some also offering a dining space. The One Bedroom Suite with Charlotte Square View overlooks the private garden square and has a bathroom with a bathtub and separate walk-in shower. Speciality suites include Nespresso machines and a complimentary minibar.
The leafy, glass-roofed courtyard provides a distinctive setting for a leisurely meal or drink. Breakfast is available, with relaxed dining in The Garden and Levantine-inspired food at BABA. There is also 24-hour room service for evenings when you would prefer to stay in.
The wellness facilities include a heated, 12-metre indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Spa treatments include massages, facials and body treatments. Families can use the pool during designated children’s swimming sessions.
Guests can borrow bicycles to explore the city and enjoy a complimentary drink during the hotel’s daily evening Social Hour. Free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and concierge assistance add to the convenience.
Limited valet parking is available in a secure underground car park beneath the hotel. Spaces must be reserved directly with the hotel in advance, and parking charges apply. Two electric vehicle charging spaces are also available, with an additional charging fee.
For the Cat
Cats are welcome at no additional charge, and food and water bowls are available.
The hotel can help arrange pet-sitting services if required.
Accessibility
Accessible guest rooms are available, including rooms with adapted bathroom facilities. Some have modified bathtubs with grab bars.
The hotel has lifts, ramp access and wheelchair-accessible routes to reception and the lifts. An accessible parking space is available, and wheelchairs can be provided on site.
Contact the hotel before booking to select a room and bathroom arrangement suited to your requirements.
Location
The hotel sits beside Charlotte Square in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, close to the shops, restaurants and bars of George Street. Princes Street Gardens and George Street are within a five-minute walk, making it easy to combine city shopping with time among the gardens beneath Edinburgh Castle.
The nearby Old Town offers the Royal Mile, historic streets and access to Edinburgh Castle. For a quieter change of scene, head towards Dean Village and the Water of Leith, where riverside paths and former mill buildings reveal another side of the city.
Princes Street tram stop is approximately seven minutes away on foot, providing a useful connection with Edinburgh Airport. Edinburgh Waverley is the main railway station for arriving by train.
