Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, located at 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ, UK, is a vibrant luxury hotel situated on the edge of a picturesque private garden in the New Town. It blends traditional glamour with contemporary Scottish style, consisting of seven interconnected Georgian townhouses. The exterior showcases classical Georgian architecture, while inside, a glass-topped central courtyard, known as The Garden, serves as a bustling central gathering point for travelers enjoying coffee and pastries, local professionals conducting business, and friends celebrating occasions. The hotel has a 4.6-star rating from 1801 user ratings and is wheelchair accessible. Amenities include a tranquil spa and Fitness Centre, a mood-lit indoor pool, sauna, and steam room. The wellness center offers a full range of classes, including spin, Muay Thai, and yoga. Spa treatments using natural, organic ingredients and products from Scottish skincare lines like OSKIA (for facials) and Ishga (for massages and body oil) are available at an additional cost. Guests staying at the hotel have complimentary access to the gym, swimming pool, and spa facilities. Membership options are also available for the Leisure Club, and Spa Day Gift Vouchers starting from £125 can be purchased. The hotel features two on-site restaurants. BABA is a mezze and charcoal grill restaurant and cocktail bar offering Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. The Garden restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a European, family-friendly, and traditional ambiance, also providing drinks and pastries on weekends. Room service is available 24/7. Accommodations include 199 rooms and 18 suites, such as Speciality Suites, Studio Suites, City Single Rooms, Townhouse Suites, Alba Skylark Suites, Essential Rooms, One Bedroom Suites, and Premium Rooms. These eclectically styled rooms feature hand-curated art, luxurious leather upholstery, suburban furniture, plush robes, yoga mats, and innovative technology. Some suites offer perks like roll-top baths and record players, and decadent beds with handmade mattresses. No. 33 at Charlotte Square functions as a "hotel within a hotel" with 12 guest rooms and two event spaces (The Dining Room and The Drawing Room), suitable for celebrations or business, with a private entrance. The hotel offers valet parking at a daily rate of £45, and it is pet-friendly, providing dog amenities such as beds and bowls. Dog owners have exclusive access to Charlotte Square Gardens. Other unique offerings include the Strathberry Bag Library, where guests can borrow designer handbags for their stay, Kimpton Plant Pals (in-room plant offerings), and uniforms designed by Scottish designer Kestin Hare. The hotel also collaborates with Invisible Cities, a social enterprise offering immersive walking tours led by guides who share personal stories and historical insights. Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is located in Edinburgh's New Town, near Princes Street and George Street, and is a 5-minute walk from Waverley Railway Station and 7 miles from Edinburgh Airport. It holds two third-party sustainability certifications (BREEAM In-Use and Green Tourism) and was ranked #16 in the Top Hotels in the UK by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2024. IHG One Rewards members receive exclusive benefits like discounted rates, upgrades, and late check-out.