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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

Master Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

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 eco-certified hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Edinburgh Castle and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys St. James Quarter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

PURE Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
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.
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (GBP 27 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Elliots

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1819
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

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

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1121 out of 1662 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1662 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1662 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1662 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1662 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taliesin, Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second visit to Edinburgh and my first stay at the Apex Waterloo and I loved it! The hotel is well situated in the center of the city and close to all the major attractions. The room was comfortable and spacious. The staff are very welcoming and sweet. The sauna, steam room and pool are terrific. And I booked a room with a tub large enough for two people and it was a lovely treat! I highly recommend Apex Waterloo for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca van den

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the staff is friendly and helpfull. Nice rooms with all the comfort you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location, the room and amenities were very good and the staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Visakan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, amazing room. Perfect weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neeraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to relax

Very smooth and pleasant visit. Hotel clean, breakfast good and generous. Nice hot sauna and lovely waterfall showers in spa. Staff were welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay in as many months. The hotel is less than a 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley which makes it very convenient for travellers arriving by train. The hotel itself is fantastic. We had a superior double both times and they are a great size. On getting to our room this time we discovered there was no bath. A quick visit to reception and our room was changed within 5 minutes. And that's the other great thing about this hotel, the staff. They are excellent and will bend over backwards to help you have an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were terrific. We stayed one night and were then returning 2 nights later. They allowed us to store our larger suitcases until we returned. Very friendly team.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay as always arrived in the storm the welcome was lovely and the stay was excellent overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zarghoona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to train station, nice rooms, just some bad smell in the bathroom area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Hotel is a 5 minute walk from the station so really convenient. Check in was smooth and efficient. Room was spacious and clean. Pool is cold which was disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Conor

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025