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Reviews of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom

#47 of 172 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 3824 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room breakfast staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom - it was impossible to manage the shower water The room - it was wierd to see that the beds were diagonal to each other

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    10
    Perfect overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pink/purple walls as you get out of lift

    Beautiful hotel in beautiful setting

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    8.0
    We had a lovely time. Location and rooms were excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cooked breakfast but disappointing for the price charged. Menu said included mushrooms and I was served one tiny slice of a mushroom. Fried eggs were dried as if been sitting quite a while and then a big pile of streaky bacon way too much for one person. Bar very expensive.

    Lovely quiet comfortable room. Great location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent location, rooms, service, food… would go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had booked three rooms, and in one of the smaller rooms, the window blind didn’t fully cover the bedroom window, which meant that there was some light coming through. The hotel does not have any parking, so you will need to park nearby, which can be expensive.

    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 very attentive. The rooms were large, given the location, quiet as they are double glazed, and very comfortable. Good AC and water etc provided. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and service was excellent, as was the food.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Luxurious
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool was slightly cold. I wish I had eaten at the hotel but the menu was not very prominent so I didn’t see that there were two bars

    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

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    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.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was perfect! The bath in the room was lovely. The bed was super comfy! Location was perfect! The spa was a bonus!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    9.0
    Good place to stay for short breaks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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, coffee machine at least in one of rooms. Good breakfast and cleaning services.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    8.0
    Great location in a modern comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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 disappointing with minimal cardio and strength equipment.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very nice hotel and staff were very friendly and helpful but our room was basic with a large bathroom. After a shower wh
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No dressing gowns or slippers in room

    Location - Staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent location and amazing staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The food was excellent however for some reason the breakfast on Saturday morning was much nicer than Sunday mornings.

    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 quite for us.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, we loved it!

    Excellent location, very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were very welcoming and the hotel was spotless and also in central Edinburgh

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    10
    Relaxing & comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the location. Reception staff & bar staff were exceptional.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Clean, quiet, cozy. Front desk staff were all very friendly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Fantastic hotel in a perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent hotel with professional set up and service. Excellent location, close to station and many sights. Right next to a large shopping centre and places to eat. Pool/spa area are lovely and a bonus. Cooked veggie breakfast was so much nicer than expected.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    10
    Very enjoyable, would definitely book this hotel again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were all very friendly, helpful and attentive. We were given an upgraded room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The button for the pool jet was very intermittent, I was looking forward to getting jetted by lots of bubbles but sadly it was not to be, the pool was still great given the non working jet.

    The room was lovely, my partner and myself received a complimentary room upgrade upon arrival, the staff were amazing, so polite and cannot fault them. We had an evening meal in the hotel restaurant, the food was absolutely delicious and the waiting staff were lovely.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    9.0
    Great value hotel in
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tv channels limited

    Breakfast, quality of facilities, location and staff

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    9.0
    Overall really enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small portions in restaurants for the price

    Great location. Welcoming and lovely room

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    9.0
    Staff are fantastic - facilities excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were just a little disappointed with the view from our room - skips and housing. No-one's fault but it was the one tiny minus point

    We had a lovely time at the hotel. The staff were great and very friendly and the facilities very good. We ate at the restaurant one evening and the food and service was really of a high standard.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location and breakfast etc .

    It was a great stay at your hotel..I would like to come again soon.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2025

    9.0
    Great hotel to explore Edinburgh city
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Location was great for exploring the city. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast tasty and an excellent choice. Very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in March 2025

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