Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomizes 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 while 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. Located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Apex Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located 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 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

  • Certified illustration
    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

  • Jon
    United States United States
    Liked the hotel location close to the train station helped us get around nice hotel with friendly staff
  • K
    Kristin
    United States United States
    Clean, quiet, cozy. Front desk staff were all very friendly.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff - got a bonus free drink as it was my birthday Room was ready early Luggage was left on check out
  • Stefanos
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location across the street from Waverley station. Recently refurbished rooms with shower and bath. Good options for in room dining, which is well priced.
  • Char
    United States United States
    We were at first put into a room too near the linen closets so we were awakened early. With a word ti the front desk we were moved. No problem. The staff is GREAT.
  • Baris
    Turkey Turkey
    Everything from start to finish was great. We had a breakfast deal that was both delicious and fair for the price. Also Ukranian lady at desk was really helpful and friendly. Also her Turkish was -> top notch!
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed here for 1 night and couldn't fault the hotel. It was comfortable and clean and the spa was a lovely added bonus for our stay. We added on the breakfast upon check in and we thought for the price it was well worth it. Plenty selection...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was okay, wrong side of the city for us however we went with availability so knew that when we booked. The room was good, very spacious! The staff were very friendly and helpful.
  • Jean
    United States United States
    Great location. Super clean rooms. Helpful and accommodating staff. Great value.
  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are amazing. Breakfast staff , front of desk and room service were great.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Elliot's
    • Cuisine
      European

Amenities of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £27 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • 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
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 2:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are offered a discount at the Q Park Multi story car park on Greenside Row if they book online in advance.

If you have made a nonrefundable 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 canceled.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Apex Waterloo Place Hotel