Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, EdinburghKimpton Charlotte Square Hotel in Edinburgh, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 119 hotels we score in Edinburgh. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.1.Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel is a luxury hotel in Edinburgh's New Town, set in a refurbished Georgian building directly facing Charlotte Square. It has 198 rooms, the BABA restaurant on site, a spa with pool and sauna, a gym, meeting rooms and valet parking, and pets are welcome. Princes Street, the castle and the Old Town are all within walking distance, so it suits couples and business guests who want a central base with full facilities. Guest scores are solid across reviews and photos. The Georgian setting and room rates point to a more adult, upscale stay, and families may find the room configurations and atmosphere less accommodating than a purpose-built family hotel.What stands out

Comfortable beds in refreshed rooms

Central New Town location

Pool, spa and sauna on site

Friendly, professional staff

Watch out for

Less suited to families

Parking is valet only

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