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Duplex Suite
40 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
31 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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City Double Room Single Use
24 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
28 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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City Double Room, 1 King Bed
24 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Master Suite
40 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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City Twin Room
24 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room
28 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Family Room
32 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale spa hotel, walk to Royal Mile

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St. Andrew Square.

Make yourself at home in one of the 184 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 184
  • Number of floors - 8
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1819
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Distance from property (ft) 984
  • Distance from property (km) 0.3
  • Distance from property (metres) 322
  • Distance from property (miles) 0.2
  • Lot Hours - 24 hours
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Room Amenities

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Digital TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Wardrobe
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Detoxification wrap

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Online Penalty Collection

Children stay free - maximum age 5

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50–17.50 for adults, and GBP 0–17.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 21 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Apex Hotel Waterloo
  • Apex Waterloo
  • Apex Waterloo Hotel
  • Apex Waterloo Place
  • Apex Waterloo Place Edinburgh
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh
  • Hotel Apex Waterloo Place
  • Waterloo Apex
  • Waterloo Apex Hotel
  • Waterloo Place Apex
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Hotel Apex Waterloo Place
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh
  • Apex Waterloo Hotel Edinburgh
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Hotel
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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