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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG vs Grassmarket Hotel
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Edinburgh — score, location, comfort and price.
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Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG and Grassmarket Hotel in Edinburgh: a clear contrast, shaped by a location-versus-comfort tradeoff.
Moderate confidence
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG edges this one out (it's location against comfort — depends what you prioritize). But Grassmarket Hotel has its own appeal if priorities shift.
If you only remember one thing
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG takes this at 78.37/100 versus 70.48/100. A 7.89-point gap is significant — it reflects a real quality difference across dimensions.
Choose Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose Grassmarket Hotel
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Score comparison
| Dimension | Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG | Grassmarket Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 92.30 | 87.40 |
| Value | 56.49 | 56.89 |
| Location | 80.03 | 97.48 |
| Comfort | 97.80 | 64.40 |
| Services | 70.00 | 35.00 |
| Overall | 78.37 | 70.48 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG takes Reputation by 4.9 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Dead heat on Value — less than a point apart.
Location: Grassmarket Hotel takes Location by 17.45 points — clearly ahead.
Comfort: Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG takes Comfort by 33.4 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG takes Services by 35 points — clearly ahead.
Price
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
EUR 264
Single City Room
Grassmarket Hotel
EUR 221
Cozy Single Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFree WifiNon-smoking rooms
Only Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
1 swimming poolFitness centerParking on sitePet friendlyPrivate ParkingRestaurantRoom serviceSpa
Only Grassmarket Hotel
Wifi in all areas