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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(112 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Duplex Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Pure Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
In addition to a full-service spa, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel features an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This eco-certified hotel also offers a fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 27 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Elliots

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1819
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 19.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1189 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1732 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay here. Everything was fantastic, facilities, staff, my sole gripe was they had just 1 coffee sachet, and then 2 decaf…but I wouldn’t have used them anyway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTTY

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay in this brilliant location. About 50 metres from one of the exits to Waverley Station to the rear entrance of the hotel. The front entrance is beside the city tour bus stops and Princes Street is about 100 metres away. We checked in on-line however as we arrived early we wanted to drop our bags while we went out to explore Edinburgh. Unfortunately we had to wait in a queue for about 10 minutes as there were a lot of people checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!! Loved the pool and sauna!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Excellent staff, used the bar which was great. Rooms were clean and tidy. Location excellent too. Can’t fault
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fabulous overnight stay. The hotel upgraded us to a premium room for only £14. The room had great views over Edinburgh towards Fife. We had great service in the bar. The waitress was very friendly as were all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Edinburgh Apex adventure

Reasonably clean and comfortable. Requested room with a view of castle and Hotel was accommodating. However, room was at the end of a hallway and at times was cold. Arrived Friday afternoon and left Sunday morning. Was in Edinburgh for my birthday which was on that Saturday. For awhile Saturday morning (on my birthday)was unable to unlock door to get out to brunch due to faulty door lock, was stuck! Had to call font desk to get us out. Staff summoned maintenance personnel to make repairs. Staff apologized profusely and gave us extra drinks voucher and delivered box of chocolate and card to help celebrate birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed great food, amazing beds and pillows, and most gracious staff. A difficult stay to beat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hotel with great breakfasts options and the room we had was really spacious. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location. Very nice suite and clean. Breakfast is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful

Another fantastic stay at the Apex. Wonderful staff at reception a throughout, excellent spacious room and still the best breakfast of any hotel in Edinburgh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk from Waverly Station. Walkable to almost everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Really nice hotel, very clean and comfortable. Rooms very spacious. Hotel was perfectly situated, nice and close to the station. Staff were lovely and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel , great position!

Warm welcome- my room was upgraded! Very spacious room , clean and comfortable. Really like the little pool. Hotel is very central.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel with fantastic staff

This is my second visit to an Apex hotel in Edinburgh; the first one was in the Grassmarket. The service was exceptional and the hotel itself was of a very high standard. I was also delighted to receive an upgrade and free drinks. I was even more delighted to find a small tube of handcream and another of lip balm in my room. Two things that I had forgotten and needed. If I had one tiny complaint, it would be that the queue at reception was very long during check-in and check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Really liked location and saunas. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Awesome 2 free drinks in bar for husband's birthday. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEE

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025