5* boutique spa stay moments from Edinburgh Castle

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

9.4

Excellent

1,931 reviews

Property details

Excellent Overall Ranking

Top 8% in city

Excellent Business Hotel

Top 1% in city

Excellent City Hotel

Top 1% in city

Excellent Wellness

Top 5% in city

Excellent Shopping

Top 3% in city

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With refined Kimpton panache, a sumptuous five-star boutique escape in the heart of Edinburgh, with two restaurants, a spa and a fabulous setting moments from historic sights – includes breakfast, a bottle of prosecco, and late check-out.
  • Gorgeous Georgian: Perfectly placed for enjoying all the best bits of Edinburgh, this thoroughly five-star stay within a distinguished Georgian terrace has been so skilfully executed you’ll find it hard to drag yourself away to explore. But should you choose to leave the luxurious embrace of the hotel, you’ll find yourself a short, leisurely stroll from sights such as Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument, Calton Hill and Holyrood Palace.

  • Sink into wellness: A highlight of staying at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is the ability to relax – truly – in the elegant surroundings of the hotel’s restorative spa. The soft lighting of the indoor pool, the warmth of the thermal suite and the lengthy menu of natural, organic treatments combine to create a restful environment that will help you shed any lingering city stresses. Plus, there’s a well-equipped gym with Technogym and Peloton machines, strength and stretch zones and classes, to keep you in fighting fit condition.

  • What’s your flavour: There’s no need to go far to indulge your taste buds in delectable international cuisine. Choose from BABA, a Levantine-style grill where locally sourced meats are roasted over charcoal and served alongside fresh and fiery cocktails, or Aizle, which pairs homemade ferments (think sourdough and kombucha) with delectable Scottish produce. There’s also a coffee shop for breakfast dishes and coffees until mid-afternoon.

How to get there

The setting of Edinburgh’s New Town is well placed for exploring the city: the hotel is a 15-minute walk from Waverly Station and a 25-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Gorgeous Georgian: Perfectly placed for enjoying all the best bits of Edinburgh, this thoroughly five-star stay within a distinguished Georgian terrace has been so skilfully executed you’ll find it hard to drag yourself away to explore. But should you choose to leave the luxurious embrace of the hotel, you’ll find yourself a short, leisurely stroll from sights such as Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument, Calton Hill and Holyrood Palace.

  • Sink into wellness: A highlight of staying at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is the ability to relax – truly – in the elegant surroundings of the hotel’s restorative spa. The soft lighting of the indoor pool, the warmth of the thermal suite and the lengthy menu of natural, organic treatments combine to create a restful environment that will help you shed any lingering city stresses. Plus, there’s a well-equipped gym with Technogym and Peloton machines, strength and stretch zones and classes, to keep you in fighting fit condition.

  • What’s your flavour: There’s no need to go far to indulge your taste buds in delectable international cuisine. Choose from BABA, a Levantine-style grill where locally sourced meats are roasted over charcoal and served alongside fresh and fiery cocktails, or Aizle, which pairs homemade ferments (think sourdough and kombucha) with delectable Scottish produce. There’s also a coffee shop for breakfast dishes and coffees until mid-afternoon.

How to get there

The setting of Edinburgh’s New Town is well placed for exploring the city: the hotel is a 15-minute walk from Waverly Station and a 25-minute drive from Edinburgh Airport.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Parking

  • Spa

  • Wi-Fi

  • Swimming pool

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Reception

  • Fitness centre

  • Pet friendly

  • Family-friendly facilities

  • Room service

  • Housekeeping

Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

This property is generally suitable for those with reduced mobility. Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ, Scotland, UK

Edinburgh is a city of contrasts. While it’s easy to catch an epic, uninterrupted view of its skyline from one of the many lookouts, the longer you spend wandering around, the sooner you’ll realize that these storied streets are full of twisting, turning alleyways you couldn’t make out from a distance – as well as centuries of secrets.

Start by soaking up the city's history at Edinburgh Castle, before venturing just beyond to the Scottish National Gallery. From here, continue on past the Scottish National Portrait Gallery to leafy New Town and Stockbridge, the charming, village-like neighbourhood that's famous for its splendid Georgian architecture, independent boutiques, cosy cafés and bevy of vintage and charity shops. Alternatively, stick around the Scott Monument and saunter past the lively shops of Princes Street, before circling back via the Royal Mile, the National Museum of Scotland, and the historic buildings of the University of Edinburgh.