Kimpton Charlotte Square
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, UK
199 Rooms
Modern Design & Lively
Kimpton has long been synonymous with boutique hotels in the United States, and these days they’re increasingly a global phenomenon. Kimpton Charlotte Square occupies a row of seven classic Georgian townhouses in New Town Edinburgh, and faces directly onto the garden square from which it takes its name. If all that sounds a bit formal, you haven’t been inside yet — the Kimpton atmosphere is all about a warm, unpretentious welcome, and though it’s impeccably stylish, this hotel is anything but aloof.
The interiors feel retro in an eclectic, wide-ranging way, with a pronounced mid-century accent and a surplus of playful artwork to lighten the mood. The rooms are seriously comfortable, but not overly sober, and the public spaces are quite lively indeed — and while there’s a bit of tartan about, it’s more accent than theme.
In its luxuries it’s remarkably upscale; guests benefit from Tesla chauffeur service and a proper spa with a well-equipped fitness center. And they benefit as well from not one but three restaurants: the Middle Eastern–inspired BABA, the fine-dining Aizle, and the Garden, a versatile and low-key lunch spot in the hotel’s glassed-in interior garden.
The interiors feel retro in an eclectic, wide-ranging way, with a pronounced mid-century accent and a surplus of playful artwork to lighten the mood. The rooms are seriously comfortable, but not overly sober, and the public spaces are quite lively indeed — and while there’s a bit of tartan about, it’s more accent than theme.
In its luxuries it’s remarkably upscale; guests benefit from Tesla chauffeur service and a proper spa with a well-equipped fitness center. And they benefit as well from not one but three restaurants: the Middle Eastern–inspired BABA, the fine-dining Aizle, and the Garden, a versatile and low-key lunch spot in the hotel’s glassed-in interior garden.
Location
Kimpton Charlotte Square
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, UK
Guest Score & Reviews
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Frank
Stayed over two years ago
Very good helpful service. Excellent location. Good room. Nice breakfast buffet. TV did not work for three days and the hotel seemed unable to fix it - odd!

Kevin
Stayed over two years ago
Great food in the hotel restaurant was a highlight as was the beautiful building. Highly recommend.

Asim Jeyan
Stayed over two years ago
Local feel with exclusive interior design.
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