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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Apex Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Green Tourism
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Darren
    United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 United Kingdom
    Excellent location, very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Elliot's
    • Cuisine
      European

Facilities of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great 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/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public 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
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional 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 pool
Free!

  • 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-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.

FAQs about Apex Waterloo Place Hotel