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Kimpton Charlotte Square

38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH2 4HQ
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Perched on the edge of a picturesque private garden in the New Town, Kimpton Charlotte Square blends traditional glamour with the Scotland of today. Outside, a classical Georgian exterior stands as an ode to the past while inside, past the lobby, a glass-topped central courtyard is abuzz with activity as travellers unwind over gin & tonics, local professionals do business, and friends toast special occasions. From smart day-delegate offers and engaging residential conferences to private parties and memorable weddings, the meetings and events team at Kimpton Charlotte Square will work with you from the initial enquiry through to the finishing touches. Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel has 7 unique event spaces, perfect to tailor to your needs with a front of house team that truly deliver the most memorable experiences. We have all the facilities you need for hosting a successful conference, meeting, training session or special event in Edinburgh. AV within all meeting spaces has been recently upgraded and free WIFI is available throughout all areas of the hotel along with complimentary business desk and USB connections in all bedrooms. Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel has 199 luxuriously appointed bedrooms including 15 suites alongside 8 meeting rooms. All bedrooms will have colour flat screen TV, hairdryer, iron and board, tea and coffee, and 24 hour room service. Ideally located for short breaks in Edinburgh, the hotel is just two minutes’ walk from Princes Street and overlooks the magnificent Edinburgh Castle. The hotel has an onsite car park and easy access from Haymarket and Waverley train stations and is just a 20 minute drive from Edinburgh Airport. Kimpton Charlotte Square offers a truly unique experience to each and every group, event and traveller. The energy is so fresh and effervescent that you’ll want to bottle it and bring it home—but then again, it feels too distinctly Edinburgh to make sense anywhere else. Our sister property, InterContinental Edinburgh The George is 7 minutes walk along the same road in the New Town and offers another 239 rooms for any larger group that could be split between both hotels. With one commercial team looking after both - they are ideal for a bigger group in the city centre.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandKimpton Hotels
Built1848
Renovated2017
Total meeting space7,147 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms199
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Scottish Hotel Awards: Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2019 Luxury Business Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2019 Brand Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2018 Style Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2018 Brand Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2016 Business Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2016 Business Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2015 City Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh - Class Winner 2014 Certificate of Excellence Award by Tripdvisor Green Tourism - Bronze Awardee

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Bronze

Certification body: Green Tourism

Issued: 9/17/2018 Expires: 7/1/2026

Need dates

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Nov 11, 2025 - Dec 22, 2025
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Aug 01 - Aug 31Nov 01 - Dec 13Sep 01 - Sep 30Jul 01 - Jul 31May 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Mar 31Oct 01 - Oct 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Dec 14 - Dec 31Apr 01 - Apr 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
7,147.2 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,111.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
2,152.8 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
E-Shape
Hollow square
Perimeter seating
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The Gallery
4,111.8 sq. ft.
76.4 x 53.8 sq. ft.
10.8 ft.
400
50
300
300
350
200
60
200
60
60
100
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The Gallery 1 and Gallery 2
2,152.8 sq. ft.
40.0 x 53.8 sq. ft.
10.8 ft.
200
25
120
120
150
100
34
80
-
30
100
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The Gallery Pre-Function
699.7 sq. ft.
48.6 x 14.4 sq. ft.
8.5 ft.
60
26
60
60
60
21
30
40
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The Boardroom
312.2 sq. ft.
20.0 x 15.7 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
14
10
14
-
20
-
14
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Cellar
1,345.5 sq. ft.
33.8 x 40.0 sq. ft.
6.6 ft.
80
20
72
60
60
24
26
40
-
24
100
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Dining Room
387.5 sq. ft.
22.6 x 17.6 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
20
-
20
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20
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Drawing Room
290.6 sq. ft.
18.4 x 15.9 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
16
-
16
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12
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Gallery 1
2,152 sq. ft.
12 x 16 sq. ft.
10.9 ft.
125
44
96
-
125
64
50
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The Dining Room
312 sq. ft.
26 x 22 sq. ft.
8.3 ft.
16
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16
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Drawing Room
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Dining Room
The Gallery Pre-Function Download PDF
The Gallery Pre-Function

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
199
Single (1 bed)
17
Single (1 bed) rate
£200.00 - £650.00
Double (2 beds)
136
Double (2 beds) rate
£220.00 - £670.00
Suites
18
Tax rate
20%

Location

Getting Here

Travel by Rail The nearest train station is the Edinburgh Waverley Station and is only half a mile, or a 15-minute walk, from the hotel. It has direct service to the London King's Cross railway station. Getting a taxi from the station takes approximately 5 minutes, and a typical fare is £10. Travel by Road Kimpton Charlotte Square offers a valet parking service for our guests in a secure underground car park beneath the hotel (subject to availability). Valet parking must be reserved in advance directly with the hotel and is available for the price of £45 per 24h period. Should guests be driving an electric car, we now also have Electric Vehicle Charging Stations available for our guests at a cost of £25 per charge. Travel by Air The Edinburgh International Airport is just 7 miles, or 25 minutes via taxi, from Kimpton Charlotte Square. A typical fare is under £35 (higher on public holidays). There is regular tram service for £7.90 for a single trip, or £9.50 return, which takes about 40 minutes and stops at Princes Street West End. Please be advised that the prices mentioned above can change at any time without prior notice.
Distance from airport 7.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( £35.95/day )
Valet parking
( £45.00/day )

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National Museum of Scotland
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Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and designs, science and technology, Scottish history under one roof. ***Photo courtesy of National Museum Scotland***
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IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Find the perfect space to make any meeting or event memorable at one of our 6,000+ global destinations and 19 hotel brands.
Cvent Luxury Kimpton Charlotte Square
Cvent Luxury Kimpton Charlotte Square
Perched on the edge of a picturesque private garden in the New Town, Kimpton Charlotte Square blends traditional glamour with the Scotland of today.
Cvent Luxury Lifestyle Hotels for Meetings Events and Incentive Groups
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Book your next meeting, conference, corporate retreat, or incentive program at a luxury lifestyle hotel.
IHG Hotels and Resorts - Global
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We can't create the deck, but we can definitely make meetings more fun. So come meet how you meet. We'll get your group in the right headspace.

Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

This is a no smoking hotel No outside food allowed

Cancellation Policy

28 Days (60 rooms and under) Group cancellation policy is 28 days prior to arrival. Any cancellation after this date, or non-arrival, will be charged in full. 60 days (over 60 rooms) Group cancellation policy is 60 days prior to arrival (less 10% non-refundable deposit). Any cancellation after this date or non arrival will be charge in full. 90 days (over 100 rooms) Group cancellation policy is 90 days prior to arrival (less 10% non-refundable deposit). Any cancellation after this date or non-arrival will be charged in full.

Additional details

Scottish Hotel Awards: Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2019 Luxury Business Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2019 Brand Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2018 Style Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2018 Brand Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2016 Business Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2016 Business Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh & The Lothians - Regional Winner 2015 City Hotel of the Year | Edinburgh - Class Winner 2014 Certificate of Excellence Award by TripAdvisor Green Tourism - Bronze Awardee Kimpton Charlotte Square offers guests a luxury hotel experience, perfectly situated on thriving George Street and Charlotte Square.

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Kimpton Charlotte Square Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Kimpton Charlotte Square's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/about-us/kimpton-cares/environment
Does Kimpton Charlotte Square have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/content/us/en/about-us/kimpton-cares

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Kimpton Charlotte Square and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Kimpton Charlotte Square's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.ihg.com/content/gb/en/support/access

Health and Safety

Were practices at Kimpton Charlotte Square developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Scottish Government & NHS Scotland
Does Kimpton Charlotte Square clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
They are thoroughly cleaned and only used by the clients who book them
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