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Edinburgh

Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

Rialto Score 9+

A Kimpton hotel. Rialto is a IHG Destined agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Far from Edinburgh’s crowded streets (and overlooking the city’s most beautiful private garden squares) is Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel. Comprised of seven interconnected Georgian townhouses, the newly renovated hotel employs rich woods, plush fabrics, and pops of color – including a smart use of tartan plaid to create a sophisticated, yet comfortable appeal. For smaller group travel, enjoy the exclusivity of the No.33 Townhouse - a 12 guest room Georgian Townhouse.

38 Charlotte Square, EH2 4HQ Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

About Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

Insider tip

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In the hotel’s own words

Perched on the edge of a picturesque private garden in the New Town, Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel 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. 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.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

IHG Destined benefits, included

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IHG Destined is IHG's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns IHG One Rewards points and elite-night credit, and IHG One Rewards elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $50-100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • IHG One Rewards points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

6 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Guest Room
Sumptuous but not stuffy, refined but not overtly regal, the rooms at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel each have a slightly different design sensibility. Yet all have hand-picked art and decor, luxurious furniture and fabrics, and marble baths.
140–280 ft²
2Superior
205–291 ft²
3Deluxe
Members only
4Junior Suite
Maximize your time in Edinburgh by opting for one of our spacious suites. Rich design elements and curated art make for an appealing urban sanctuary in the hub of the city. Whether you lounge around waiting for your night on the town to begin, or stay in and indulge in a bubble bath, there’s no plusher place to relax.
Members only
Suites
Size
5Signature Suite
Members only
6The Townhouse Suite
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under IHG Destined always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $50-100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn IHG One Rewards points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns IHG One Rewards points and elite-night credit, and IHG One Rewards elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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