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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool

Explore the area

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Princes Street
    1 min walk
  • Calton Hill
    3 min walk
  • St. Andrew Square
    5 min walk
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    37 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

Master Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This eco-certified hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys St. James Quarter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Eco-certified Edinburgh hotel in Edinburgh City Centre with a full-service spa
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 184 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
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 public transport

  • 24 hours off-site parking within 0.2 mi (GBP 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 18.50-18.50 for adults and GBP 0-18.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Elliots

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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
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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 911 out of 1404 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1404 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1404 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1404 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1404 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Alexandria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to everything. Very nice and quiet hotel. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at the Apex Waterloo in Scotland. Location was excellent for our sightseeing bus, easy walk to dining and transportation. Hotel had had a wonderful pool and locker facility to relax and unwind
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, all staff that we dealt with were excellent. Friendly and efficient and could not have been any better to deal with. Breakfast was excellent with extensive choices to suit everyone. Definitely recommend and will use again. 5 stars all the way for me
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Denver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, off the tourist path but close to train station. Staff were helpful and always courteous. Great place in a great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just the fact that I have to write this to submit almost makes me not and/or drop the rating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad Michael, Marinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and very helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Really impressed with this hotel, great central location, very smart and comfortable room, excellent facilities, very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mia Elaine, Forest Hills

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie Marcillaud

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights during the final week of the Fringe Festival, which likely explains the higher-than-usual rates. However, that's the only downside I noticed. The hotel is ideally located within walking distance of the Royal Mile and other key attractions. Although we didn’t have dinner at the hotel, we did enjoy breakfast in the restaurant, which offered a great selection. The staff was friendly. We also had drinks at the bar before heading out, where the bartenders were welcoming and attentive. The hotel itself is modern, and the room met our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Very quiet and peaceful but also right downtown and easy to access restaurants, bars, and transit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Vincenza

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaning staff wan not great. Washroom was not cleaned well daily.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

G

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The windows in our bedroom were all painted shut, not one window opened. We were on the 8th floor. The service at breakfast was dreadful, we were ignored for the first 2 days. They didn't change our bed once during the whole stay. They only had 2 lifts and one broke down regularly. My son got stuck in that lift and was there for a considerable amount of time. All of the above was reported several times to reception. My son spoke with the manager and made an agreement, which the manager appears to have gone back on his word. Very disappointed with this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apex Waterloo is in a great central location. It’s well-appointed, friendly helpful staff and clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in ideal location
Hotel was in great location close to bus & train station, ideal for so many tourist attractions, amazing choice of shops & restaurants nearby, room was spacious with large comfortable bed with firm mattress and pillows, sofa, large TV, fridge, safe, iron & board, coffee & tea, large bottle of chilled water, lovely toiletries provided & good sized shower, nice bar area to relax, good breakfast with plenty choice, great staff, would recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay. Quiet, clean, nice bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024