Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel
Edinburgh's most stylish Georgian gem: glass-roofed courtyard, spa, Strathberry bag library & pet-friendly luxury.
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About
If you're walking down Charlotte Square and spot a discreet Georgian townhouse with barely a sign, you've found the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel. Step inside and the real magic begins: a glass-topped central courtyard buzzing with travellers, locals, and the clink of coffee cups. This isn't your standard luxury chain – it's got personality to spare. The spa is a sanctuary with a mood-lit pool and treatments using Scottish brands like Ishga and OSKIA, and the two restaurants – BABA for mezze and The Garden for all-day dining – are destinations in their own right. Don't miss the Strathberry Bag Library (yes, you can borrow a designer handbag for your stay) or the free wellness kit you can order to your room. Pet-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and just a 5-minute walk from Waverley Station, it's the kind of place that feels too distinctly Edinburgh to exist anywhere else.
Facilities
Dining
The hotel offers two on-site restaurants: BABA, a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar open for lunch and dinner, and The Garden, a European-style restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, and light fare in a conservatory setting. A bar is also available, and 24-hour room service is provided.
Fitness Classes
The wellness center offers a full range of classes including spin, Muay Thai, and yoga.
Gym
The hotel offers a fitness center with complimentary access for guests, featuring modern equipment and open from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekends.
Spa
The hotel offers a tranquil spa with an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, along with a full range of treatments including facials and massages at an additional cost.
Swimming
The hotel features an indoor swimming pool for guests to enjoy.
Full Description
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is located at 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom, in the heart of the New Town, just yards from Princes Street and George Street. The nearest transport hub is Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station, a 5-minute walk away, and Edinburgh Airport is 7 miles away. The hotel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact the front desk at +44-131-2405500 or email Reservations@kimptoncharlottesquare.com. Reservation line: 1 800 546 7866. The hotel consists of seven interconnected Georgian townhouses with a classical Georgian exterior. Inside, a glass-topped central courtyard serves as a vibrant gathering space. The property has 199 rooms, including 18 suites, with categories such as Essential Rooms, Premium Rooms, Studio Suites, Townhouse Suites, Alba Skylark Suites, One-Bedroom Suites, and the exclusive No. 33 – a private townhouse within the hotel with its own entrance, 12 guest rooms, and two event spaces (The Dining Room and The Drawing Room). Rooms feature eclectically styled interiors with hand-curated art, luxurious leather upholstery, plush robes, yoga mats, anti-fog mirrors, Dyson hairdryers, and 300 thread count bed linen. Speciality suites offer roll-top baths, record players, handmade mattresses, fresh flowers, complimentary minibars, and Nespresso machines. The hotel offers two on-site restaurants: BABA, a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean mezze and charcoal grill restaurant with a cocktail bar, open for lunch and dinner (dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free); and The Garden, a European restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a conservatory-like space under a glass roof with hanging plants and basket pendant lights. Breakfast is served in BABA; The Garden also serves drinks and pastries from 9am-3pm every weekend and Sunday. Room service is available 24/7. Twilight Tea and botanical cocktails are offered in The Garden. Leisure facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre (Technogym equipment), an indoor swimming pool (with designated children's swimming times: 08:00-09:00, 12:00-13:00, 16:00-17:00 daily), a spa (The Spa at Charlotte Square) offering facials, massages, and treatments using OSKIA and Ishga products, a steam room, and a sauna. The wellness centre also offers classes such as spin, Muay Thai, and yoga. Gym and spa hours: weekdays 06:30-21:00, weekends 07:00-21:00. Complimentary access for hotel guests; spa treatments at additional cost. The hotel also provides a Stay Well wellness programme in partnership with Technogym and Swell Sound Therapy, allowing guests to borrow foam rollers, self-care goodies, and other wellness tools. Parking is available via valet service at £45 per night, with limited spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. EV charging is available with 7 Type 2 (Socket Only) chargers (7 kW, Level 2, AC single-phase). The hotel is pet-friendly (no extra charge, dog amenities include bed and bowls). Wheelchair accessible. Free WiFi for IHG Rewards members. Bicycle rental available. Special services and partnerships: Strathberry Bag Library (guests can borrow a signature Strathberry bag for their stay), KESTIN x Kimpton uniforms designed by Scottish designer Kestin Hare, Invisible Cities walking tours (social enterprise), Plant Pals (houseplant borrowing), and the Stay Well wellness programme. The hotel also offers a charming library with brass-fringed club chairs and a wall of books, and a corner shop selling newspapers, magazines, snacks, and Penguin paperbacks. Check-in: 3:00 PM; check-out: 12:00 PM. Minimum check-in age: 18. Children of all ages welcome; children 18+ charged as adults. Cribs available free for ages 0-3. Smoking not permitted. Cash not accepted; credit cards accepted (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB, Discover). Awards: Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2024 (#16 Top Hotels in the UK); Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025. Sustainability certifications: BREEAM In-Use and Green Tourism. Online booking available via IHG website and various booking platforms. The hotel also offers wedding venues (The Gallery can host up to 350 guests) and gift vouchers (spa day vouchers from £125, enhanced gift vouchers).
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ, UK
City Centre
EH2 4HQ