KIMPTON CHARLOTTE SQUARE BY IHG, Edinburgh

Kimpton Charlotte Square By Ihg - A Georgian New Town landmark with Middle Eastern dining, wellness spa, and historic event spaces

Located in Edinburgh's UNESCO-listed New Town, this 5-star EDI hotel occupies a collection of Georgian townhouses overlooking Charlotte Square. The Kimpton Charlotte Square features a full-service spa with organic treatments, a fitness center with Peloton bikes and Intenza cardio equipment, and a glass-roofed courtyard restaurant called The Garden. BABA restaurant serves Middle Eastern-Scottish fusion cuisine with contemporary cocktails, while private dining spaces accommodate groups from 6 to 300 guests. The property houses multiple room types from single rooms to a ground-floor suite with separate living and dining areas, all equipped with rainfall showers, smart TVs, and signature Perfumer's Story toiletries. Situated between George Street and Rose Street, the hotel stands within 0.5 miles of Princes Street Gardens, Scott Monument, and Edinburgh's major shopping districts.

Pros

Tesla chauffeur service available for guest transportation

Complimentary evening social hour with wine

Plant Pals program allows guests to request in-room plants

Partnership with Anthropologie for borrowing fashion accessories

Exclusive city tours led by guides who have experienced homelessness

Cons

Valet parking costs £45 per night

Restaurant and bar close relatively early at 9 PM Monday through Sunday