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This 4-star hotel in EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM offers accommodations suited for a variety of travel needs.
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THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE
EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM
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THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE is a hotel located in EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM. This property offers a comfortable stay with good service and solid amenities.
Situated within an elegant late-18th-century Georgian building on beautiful Charlotte Square, in Edinburgh's famous New Town, the 4-star The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square is ideally located in the city centre, just a short distance from the main shopping thoroughfare of Princes Street. Stylish and contemporary, the hotel's 199 guestrooms and suites feature period features plus fine furnishings, with some also boasting a view over Charlotte Square. Rooms are en-suite and come with air conditioning, flat-screen multi-channel TV, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an indoor swimming pool and a fully-equipped gym, while guests can also take advantage of fitness classes, personal training, and a full range of massage and wellness treatments. For dining, the George Street Bar and Grill offers a grand European brasserie-style setting and features a varied menu of seasonal dishes, plus stays open late for drinks and live music. There is also a lounge where guests can enjoy coffees, afternoon teas, snacks and drinks. Other benefits for guests include on-site parking and easy access to Edinburgh Waverley Station.
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THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE in EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM can be suitable for couples, families, groups and business travelers, depending on the room type and services you choose.
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Location
EDINBURGH
Category
4 stars
Check-in
2026-09-07
Check-out
2026-09-14
Property amenities
Amenities at THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE
Services and facilities explicitly listed for this property.
Accessible accommodation
Sauna
Elevator
Pay Parking
Bar/Snack/Café
Restaurant
Partial Room Service
Room Service (24h)
Business Centre
Adapted rooms
Wi-Fi
SWIMMING POOL
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THE PRINCIPAL EDINBURGH CHARLOTTE SQUARE is located in EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM. The listed address is 38 CHARLOTTE SQUARE.
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