• Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage

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 9.6 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
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carol
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent and very helpful staff. The location was extremely convenient and right next to the hop on hop off buses.
  • Sweeney
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful and the room was very spacious and comfortable. The hotel was well located between the old and new parts of the city.
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were upgraded to a deluxe room for free which has never happened to us before so was a nice surprise and the room was lovely. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The spa was nice too, we used this in the morning and were the only ones...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Elliot's
    • Cuisine
      European

Amenities of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

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 £20 per day.
    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

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    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 supplements may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Apex Waterloo Place Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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

    • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Spa facilities
      • Locker rooms
      • Fitness
      • Swimming pool
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Steam room
      • Spa/Wellness packages

    • The prices at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite
      • Family

    • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is 2,450 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Elliot's