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St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original 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 — St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original versus Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG — is a real contest. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Moderate confidence
Short version: Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG wins overall, but it's classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG (78.37 vs 72.68). The 5.69-point gap is real but not decisive — St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original remains competitive.
Choose St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
- You're optimizing for value over extras
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
Choose Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Room quality matters more than location or price
- You want services available without leaving the hotel
Score comparison
| Dimension | St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original | Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 82.50 | 92.30 |
| Value | 95.72 | 56.49 |
| Location | 91.85 | 80.03 |
| Comfort | 15.00 | 97.80 |
| Services | 50.00 | 70.00 |
| Overall | 72.68 | 78.37 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, noticeably (9.8 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original, clearly (39.23 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original, noticeably (11.82 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, clearly (82.8 pts gap).
Services: Services goes to Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG, clearly (20 pts gap).
Price
St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
EUR 22
Bed in 18-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room - Shared External Bathroom (Triple Bunks)
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
EUR 264
Single City Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Free Wifi
Only St Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Original
24-hour front deskCCTV in common areasKey card accessSmoke alarmsSmoke-free propertyWalking toursWine/Champagne
Only Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
1 swimming poolFacilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerNon-smoking roomsParking on sitePet friendlyPrivate ParkingRestaurantRoom serviceSpa