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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Bar (on property)
Master Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
$118
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Master Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

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

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Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

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

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Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4-star hotel in Edinburgh City Centre
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 business-friendly 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.
Liberté Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
1819 - Onsite bar. Open daily.
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.

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

  • 1,819
  • Liberté Brasserie

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1358 out of 1945 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1945 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1945 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1945 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1945 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sophie Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location from the station (tip to use exit 3 and get the lift, or at the very least out onto Princes St if you have cases). Room was quiet, clean and comfortable and all staff were very nice, despite there seeming to be a lot of many customers around (if you don’t pay for early check in don’t be mad at people if you have to wait?!). The fire alarm went off one night, but that was due to some idiot deciding to have a 2am cigarette in their room. Both the sauna and steam room were a welcome addition but the ‘Spa’ very small. Perfectly fine for a short city break or work trip though! Breakfast was good, but the cafetière option was just filter coffee so wouldn’t recommend ordering that and just stick to the machine. All in all, I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Perfect location

Excellent hotel, with extremely friendly staff (particularly at breakfast). Good pool facilities and nice bar also. Perfectly located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice stay in great location

Had a great stay here for a few nights! The hotel was beautiful and in great condition. The location was great for exploring and dining out. Our room was located on a lower floor and it was very peaceful and quiet. Check in was a breeze. Will definitely stay here again when we are back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dale

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
While the hotel itself is lovely parking was a real issue, no onsite parking & if you don’t have a mobile phone to scan for parking at the hotel you don’t get discount at car park which is a 10 minute walk from hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing breakfast!! Our room was quiet and very comfortable. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beware there's no parking at this hotel. Parking is behind it and takes 10 min to get to from the front of the hotel. Ask at the desk how to nav from parking to hotel so you avoid lugging your suitcase up a bunch of stairs outside like we did.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Easy to walk around. Great staff. Only complaint the shower door was missing a water strip at the bottom, so when you opened the door the floor would get wet outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Robert, Irvine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made my birthday a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nate

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good spot!

Great amenities and location without being too overrun with tourists. The staff were really nice, although the process for checking in new guests could be smoother. The only thing that I think needs changing is the room service. The app allows you to put a tip, but the tip doesn't actually go to the person bringing me my tray.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with professional staff. Highly recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Belinda

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, amazingly helpful staff. Great rooms, everything you need. Bonus points for a great breakfast as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrzej Stanislaw, Manteca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing unic
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selim, arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from forgetting my wakeup call everything was just great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideally located a quick walk from Waverley Station and to the Royal Mile. The rooms were clean, quiet and a decent size. The property itself is close to a shopping centre with lots of inexpensive food options but also close to several pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the location. Close to everything. Clean and inviting hotel. Breakfast was okay. Not sure worth 20 pounds with so many other options nearby but very convenient. Mold in the shower/grout only complaint. Otherwise enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ATHINA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. Biggest positive was Irene. As soon as we got there, she ensured we had a room ready straight away and checked in on us periodically to make sure that we were happy with our stay. She went above and beyond and was just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajwinder Kaur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, excellent location and wonderful staff. Everything about this hotel was superb. Definitely recommend it and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025