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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Duplex Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Master Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

City Twin Room

  • 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 18.50 to 18.50 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 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. 1142 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1687 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Graeme

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley v

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Wonderful Apex Waterloo Edinburgh Hotel

First class experience. The staff were super friendly and left us a lovely valentine gift. Room was spotless. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

siobhan mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Quiet, comfortable and spacious

Quiet, comfortable, spacious, great facilities, very friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

cortney

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

Everything you need right in the old town!

Great location and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Flint

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous attentive and professional staff. Free room upgrade upon arrival. Very convenient location and easy walk to Royal mile and Princess Street shops. The hotel is very well maintained and the facilities are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect spot for long weekend

Everything was perfect together with a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiranjeet Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wont Return - Unpleasant stay

We booked a three-night stay and were assigned a room facing an alley. Due to jet lag, our first night was disturbed multiple times by street noise, including a rubbish truck at 5:45 am. We spoke with a duty manager (whose name we don't recall) who kindly offered a room change, but we were too tired to move at that point. In the same morning prior heading out, another duty manager, possibly named Irene, reiterated the offer. My husband inquired about the new room's location, explaining that a similar alley view wouldn't solve the problem. Her response, "I'm not sure of the facing and don't expect us to stop the rubbish truck," was unprofessional and disappointing. Ultimately, we declined the room change due to the inconvenience. We strongly advise against accepting a room along 919 unless you're prepared for early morning noise. Otherwise, Staffs in the restaurant and bar are friendly and nice. And hotel is approx 10-15mins walk from Waverley Bridge
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taliesin, Troy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second visit to Edinburgh and my first stay at the Apex Waterloo and I loved it! The hotel is well situated in the center of the city and close to all the major attractions. The room was comfortable and spacious. The staff are very welcoming and sweet. The sauna, steam room and pool are terrific. And I booked a room with a tub large enough for two people and it was a lovely treat! I highly recommend Apex Waterloo for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca van den

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the staff is friendly and helpfull. Nice rooms with all the comfort you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location, the room and amenities were very good and the staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Visakan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, amazing room. Perfect weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neeraj

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Lovely place to relax

Very smooth and pleasant visit. Hotel clean, breakfast good and generous. Nice hot sauna and lovely waterfall showers in spa. Staff were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay in as many months. The hotel is less than a 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley which makes it very convenient for travellers arriving by train. The hotel itself is fantastic. We had a superior double both times and they are a great size. On getting to our room this time we discovered there was no bath. A quick visit to reception and our room was changed within 5 minutes. And that's the other great thing about this hotel, the staff. They are excellent and will bend over backwards to help you have an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025