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Hotel · ★★★★★ · InterContinental Hotels Group
# Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG

West End, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

9.0 ·  Excellent 153 reviews ·  #26 #26 of 216 in Edinburgh ·  8.3 Location score
## About Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG is a hotel in West End, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 153 reviews. Facilities include indoor pool, spa, restaurant, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 770 m from the centre of Edinburgh. The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 10 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 199

- **Floors:** 5

- **Last renovated:** 2016

- **Chain:** InterContinental Hotels Group

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 81

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## How Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG scores

Better rated than 88% of hotels in Edinburgh

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **8.3**
-   Facilities **8.3**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **10.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **6.1**

Edinburgh average

## Amenities

Indoor poolSpaRestaurantBarGymFree Wi-Fi24-hour room servicePets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Indoor pool
-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Steam room
-   Massage
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Casino

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Pets allowed

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Wardie Bay Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Waverly</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">870 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh Airport (EDI)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Edinburgh</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">770 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Edinburgh World Heritage Trust50 m
-   Albert Memorial110 m
-   The Georgian House (National Trust for Scotland)140 m
-   Scott Monument220 m
-   Onekind270 m
-   Wojtek the Soldier Bear Memorial290 m

## Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG: in detail

Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hotel offers taxi and car hire amenities for your ease in navigating around Edinburgh. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception amenities including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hotel come furnished with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning, all designed with your ease in mind. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, bottled water and mini bar is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. How about kicking off each day of your getaway with a delicious cup of coffee? At the hotel, relish in the invigorating taste of a freshly brewed, excellent coffee. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon arrival, make sure to explore bar and casino to experience enjoyable evening entertainment within the premises. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage, steam room, spa and sauna, ensuring a soothing experience. Unwind by the pool at hotel and cherish a leisurely moment. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.

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## Questions about Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG

### How do guests rate Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG?

Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 153 reviews, which is better than 88% of rated hotels in Edinburgh.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG have a pool?

Yes, Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG has a swimming pool (indoor pool).

### Is there parking at Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG from the airport?

The nearest airport, Edinburgh Airport (EDI), is 10 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG have?

Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG has 199 rooms on 5 floors.

### Are pets allowed at Kimpton Charlotte Square By IHG?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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