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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are located near Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a facial, or a massage at PURE Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Elliots, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a steam room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and wedding services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 184 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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 transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 miles (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 19.50 to 19.50 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 19.50 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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Frequently asked questions

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this spa hotel is steps from Waterloo Place and Princes Street. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1171 out of 1718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1718 reviews

9.4/10

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

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean quiet room, good accessibility to town
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room and the staff were very nice and friendly . This is a good location to walk to all the sites too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice rooms, friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in convenient location for Edinburgh sites with option for vegetarian breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience location and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, excellent location! Room was spacious and bed was comfy!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Edinburgh. Central, and great for walking around the city. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with excellent staff and amenities. Thank you for making us feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! Made our trip feel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel close to main attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the staff very friendly. The location was perfect: close to everything but yet removed just enough to be quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Breakfast is included. The Hop on Hop off bus are across the street. Many things are at a walkable distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this spot, very close to the main city centre but felt like you had a lot of space!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, convenient location, definitely will be back back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Excellent location in Edinburgh. The rooms were spacious with a nice desk and large bathroom. The restaurant served excellent food. The Hop-A-Bus picked up right across the street and the train station was just a block away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Amenities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025