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Eden Locke vs Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Edinburgh matchup — Eden Locke versus Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG — is a clear contrast. The core dynamic: two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Moderate confidence
Short version: Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG wins overall, but it's different strengths, similar overall quality.
If you only remember one thing
Clear edge to Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG (78.37 vs 69.17). The 9.2-point spread isn't just numerical — it shows up in guest experience, value, or location.
Choose Eden Locke
- You prefer the overall profile of Eden Locke
Choose Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Room quality matters more than location or price
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Score comparison
| Dimension | Eden Locke | Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 92.30 | 92.30 |
| Value | 47.15 | 56.49 |
| Location | 80.19 | 80.03 |
| Comfort | 81.80 | 97.80 |
| Services | 40.00 | 70.00 |
| Overall | 69.17 | 78.37 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation is essentially tied between the two.
Value: Value goes to Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, noticeably (9.34 pts gap).
Location: Location is essentially tied between the two.
Comfort: Comfort goes to Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, clearly (16 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, clearly (30 pts gap).
Price
Eden Locke
EUR 271
Locke Studio - Twin
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
EUR 264
Single City Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsPet friendlyRestaurant
Only Eden Locke
Wifi in all areas
Only Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
1 swimming poolFamily roomsFitness centerParking on sitePrivate ParkingRoom serviceSpa