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The Raeburn vs Kimpton Charlotte Square

Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square ranks significantly better than The Raeburn. The Principal Edinburgh Charlotte Square has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 5 publications including Time Out, The Telegraph and Oyster.

The Raeburn
The Raeburn
7 / 10
112 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh EH4 1RG, Scotland
From $104 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
  • Multilingual
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Raeburn is an upscale, family-run boutique hotel set in a charming Georgian building in Edinburgh's affluent Stockbridge neighborhood." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Expect a moody-modern-meets-heritage look, fabulous cocktails, and expensive extras in the rooms, from GHD straighteners to snazzy espresso machines." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in bougie New Town, this circa-1832 Georgian mansion, restored to perfection, opened in 2014 with 10 rooms.Establishing shot: What's the first thing you notice as you arrive? ..." Full review
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There's free onsite parking—just be sure to call ahead.
The Guardian The Guardian
"Right by Inverleith Park, the Raeburn has a warm ambience and is just a stone’s throw from great cafes and independent shops on Raeburn Place."
Independent Independent
"The Raeburn is perfect for out-of-towners...head upstairs to rooms that tick all the boxes. Rainforest showers, humongous TVs, and coffee machines all come as standard."
Kimpton Charlotte Square
Kimpton Charlotte Square
8 / 10
38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ, Scotland
From $122 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Time Out Time Out
"The Roxburghe is a deceptively large venue with an elegant address, no distance at all from the west end of Princes Street." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This elegant 1819 Georgian building may be listed on the historic register, but it offers the features of a big commercial house, including a health center with a 12-meter indoor pool." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Arriving in this modern makeover of a classic Georgian New Town establishment (formerly the Roxburghe Hotel) feels like being welcomed into a country-house party." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A long-established, 199-room hotel in a city centre location." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The 199 rooms (including 18 suites) are both stylish and cozy, with hipster accents complementing traditional touches...this is a stylish but relaxed hotel designed for well-heeled guests" Full review
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