Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Tucked in New Town, Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG has quietly become one of the more interesting upscale property options in Edinburgh. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel polished; the touches travellers…

Tucked in New Town, Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG has quietly become one of the more interesting upscale property options in Edinburgh. Geographically speaking it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Rooms feel polished; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, a small spa and an in-house restaurant, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. Front-of-house has been attentive without being overbearing, the kind of detail that doesn't show up in the photographs but ends up on the review pages. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 1,600 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Expect to pay something in the region of €264 a night, a fair-value entry on the board, especially when stacked against nearby alternatives. It's the kind of Edinburgh property that rewards a careful comparison, the spec sheet doesn't quite capture what makes it tick.