Kimpton Charlotte, Edinburgh
What is your Rewards Club status?
Inner Circle
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
King Bed Essential, upgraded to King Bed Premium Square View on the app day before arrival. Checked in and was given the king bed essential. Then showed them the upgrade on the app. initially told there was no premium square view available. 5 mins later one was suddenly available so it all ended up well.
How are the rooms?
Essential room was small. Premium room was more spacious however, it was quite noisy as it overlooked Charlotte Square (and the main road) and windows are not double glazed. Comfortable bed but very soft pillows. Shower over the bath in the bathroom. Nespresso machine with real nespresso capsules in the room. Lots of sockets next to the bed for charging devices.
[If you are Spire and Inner Cricle]
How was your complimentary welcome amenity?
Complimentary breakfast. In the room there was a cheese plate and bottle of Spanish red wine. Also used the secret password which got us 2 cocktail vouchers for any cocktail on the menu.
Did you raid the minibar? If so, what did you take?
There were only 2 small bottles of water in the minibar
Were you offered a Chef's Taste at Dinner, If so, what did you receive?
N/A
Did you use the free spa credit / did the hotel participate? If so, was it a good value?
N/A.
What was good and what was bad?
Good location in the "new" town and great decor (the hotel is 7 Georgian houses knocked together). Great staff although a little disorganised with the room upgrade and knowledge of Inner Circle benefits. Nothing was really bad. Breakfast was good with a choice of buffet and some hot a la carte items to choose from too.
Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Good value and yes I would return