Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomises luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh. With a stylish spa, swimming pool, restaurant, sumptuous rooms, and elegant suites, all with free WiFi, an Apex adventure awaits. Find yourself relaxing in your room a bed, flat screen TV and spacious en suite with a bath, walk-in shower, and Antipodes organic toiletries to help you stay green whilst you stay clean. The mini fridge and air conditioning will keep things fresh and some rooms have a Nespresso Coffee machine so you can make yourself at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request. Book in for a relaxing spa treatment and unwind in the fitness and wellness facilities including a swimming pool with poolside seating, sauna, and steam room. If you’d rather sweat it out another way, head to the fitness suite – great for working up an appetite… Serving traditional Scottish cuisine, take delight in every bite at the award-winning Elliot’s restaurant. With elegant Georgian features and a grand fireplace, the bright bar offers a range of fine wines and quality spirits. Situated in Edinburgh’s Old Town, just off Princes Street, the hotel is 550 yards from the historical Royal Mile. Plus, it’s just a 5minute walk to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and 15 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
- Green Tourism
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Darren
United Kingdom
“A beautiful building in a great location, just across the road from Waverley Station. Tastefully decorated, friendly and helpful staff. Also has a pool, sauna and steam room available to guests” - Daniel
United Kingdom
“Excellent. Great, helpful team available to assist throughout. Very clean rooms and really stylish decor throughout. Great location, so central and close to everything.” - Madeleine
Kenya
“You cannot beat this location just meters away from the top of Princes Street, with easy access to all the major shops, sightseeing destinations, and loads of restaurants both on the street and at St James center right next door. The staff were...” - Katherine
United Kingdom
“Close to the station - with a lift from station level which saved a lot of stairs with my luggage. Quiet room. Quiet pool in the evening for a swim. Very central very friendly and helpful staff” - Hande
Turkey
“David was upgraded our room to superior. It had beautiful city view. It was very clean and refreshing. Location of the hotel was very closed to everywhere. Restaurant bar also was very good.” - Janet
United Kingdom
“Everything was perfect! The bath in the room was lovely. The bed was super comfy! Location was perfect! The spa was a bonus!” - Rita
United Kingdom
“We - two couples spent 3 nights in standart rooms in this hotel. Perfect location close to train station and main attractions. Reception did they work excellent: we were offered all that requested such as rooms at higher floors with better views,...” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Large modern hotel fabulously situated in central Edinburgh. The location is well situated for public transport, dining and entertainment. I upgraded to a duplex suite and this was spacious, well appointed and comfortable. The gym was a little...” - Craig
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent, handy access to shops, Rose street bars and restraints. Just a short walk to the royal mile. Staff couldn't do more to help with anything from extra coffee for the room to bus timetables. We used the bar but was a little...” - Emmax25
United Kingdom
“Excellent location, very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Elliot's
- CuisineEuropean
Facilities of Apex Waterloo Place HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £27 per day.
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesApex Waterloo Place Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.







The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are offered a discount at the Q Park Multi storey car park on Greenside Row if they book online in advance.
If you have made a non-refundable booking, Apex will send a secure link via email and SMS, if a valid mobile number has been provided. Please complete the pre-payment using this secure link. This link is only valid for 24 hours, if payment is not received within this time, your reservation will be cancelled.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.