Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel

Uniquely formed from several Georgian townhouses, this chic establishment offers luxury in the heart of Edinburgh. The hotel is surrounded by buzzing new cocktail bars and restaurants, and is close enough for you to dive straight into the city’s historic attractions, too.

You have plenty of options for relaxation. Take a breather at the hotel’s spa and make the most of its treatments, which use natural and organic ingredients. Or visit the Sound Wellness Room, where therapeutic sound will soothe your mind and body in a facility that’s the first of its kind in the UK.

Once you’ve worked up an appetite, you can enjoy contemporary cocktails and Middle Eastern cuisine cooked over charcoal in acclaimed restaurant Baba, or sample the ever-changing seasonal set menu at Aizle. There’s also The Garden – the hotel’s gathering point – where you can grab a coffee and a light bite to eat earlier in the day.

Each room features luxurious decor and furniture, with marble baths, rainfall showers and high-end toiletries – the perfect place to recharge before you head out.