The Kimpton Charlotte Square

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“A luxurious hotel located in the heart of the city. Beautifully renovated rooms keep the traditional style yet a splash of contemporary flare has been added. The two restaurants are equally stylish and the bar produces some top-notch cocktails. The service is slick and the positioning perfect.”

Hotel review

Created from a row of elegant Georgian townhouses, Kimpton Charlotte Square oozes class. A lobby replete with antiques, curios and quirky contemporary art sets the traditional-meets-modern tone and leads into an oasis-like glass-domed courtyard that evokes Victorian palm houses (and can be almost uncomfortably warm on a sunny day). Beyond, 13 rooms in the 'Wee Hoose' wing are choice, decorated in shades of grey, cream and caramel, with velvet and cashmere throws and leather upholstery. Perks include your own collection of classic vinyl LPs, yoga mats, Scottish-themed treats and top quality coffees for your in-room coffeemaker. The same colourways and treats extend throughout the Kimpton's other rooms and suites – and we like the dash of colour added by bright red bedside phones that, despite their retro looks, outdo Alexa when it comes to meeting your every need at the press of a button. Back to the public areas: breakfast is served in the conservatory-like Garden, which doubles as an all-day brasserie serving coffee, cocktails, snacks and afternoon tea. Levantine-themed BABA is the hotel's main restaurant, serving a Mediterranean-fusion menu, while the clubby Map Room bar is a cosy place for after-dinner drinks. The gym and spa (tucked beneath the 'Wee Hoose') offers a pool, sauna and a fully equipped gym. All this, and the sights, shopping and nightlife of Edinburgh on your doorstep – what else do you need?

Robin Gauldie
Robin Gauldie Review published: 10/23/2018

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • A centrally located hotel that has perfectly brought a traditional building into the 21st-century.

  • Sights nearby

    • The majestic Edinburgh Castle and its breathtaking views are a must-see. Ideally located for all the city highlights

  • Restaurant

    • Baba for chargrilled meats and delicious mezze or The Garden for light lunches and late nights!

  • Close to nightlife

    • Edinburgh's top theatres, plus numerous bars and restaurants are within walking distance.

  • Designer Shopping

    • Ideally located for accessing Edinburgh's numerous high-end stores.

  • Museums

    • Learn of Scotland's history at the fascinating Museum of Scotland.

  • Spa

    • Offering a wide range of massages, body treatments and facials.

  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs up to 35kg are welcome

  • Luxury

  • Traditional

  • Romantic

  • Downtown

  • Full of character

  • Contemporary

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Antiques

  • Gym

  • Chic

  • Historic

  • Boutique

Facilities

  • Rooms

    199 rooms in this hotel

  • Restaurant

    Baba for chargrilled meats and delicious mezze or The Garden for light lunches and late nights!

  • Bar

    There is an ever changing roster of DJs on hand to liven things up in The Garden.

  • Spa

    Offering a wide range of massages, body treatments and facials.

  • Pet friendly

    Dogs up to 35kg are welcome

  • Swimming Pool

    Indoor swimming pool

  • Disabled access

  • Wifi

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • Concierge

  • Air conditioning

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Gym

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • The majestic Edinburgh Castle and its breathtaking views are a must-see. Ideally located for all the city highlights

  • Close to nightlife

    • Edinburgh's top theatres, plus numerous bars and restaurants are within walking distance.

  • Designer Shopping

    • Ideally located for accessing Edinburgh's numerous high-end stores.

  • Museums

    • Learn of Scotland's history at the fascinating Museum of Scotland.

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Other reviews

The Principal Charlotte Square

An old hotel in a classy city centre location reinvented in mid-century modern Soho House-style chic. With a darkly dramatic reception area, stylised ‘Levantine’ restaurant and characterful, deeply comfortable bedrooms, it’s an Instagram-ready example of a new generation of corporate hotels

Originally published by The Telegraph

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