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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
Edinburgh's eco-friendly urban retreat balances wellness with city convenience, offering a peaceful escape steps from the Playhouse Theatre

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, offers a calm city sanctuary. Enjoy amenities like dry cleaning, PURE Spa with steam room, indoor pool, sun loungers, free WiFi, and attentive staff to enhance your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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City Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(144 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Near a train station, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a walkable area in Edinburgh with great shopping. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Calton Hill
    Calton Hill
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Andrew Square
    St. Andrew Square
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    6 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wingstop
    4 min walk
  • Society Bar & Kitchen
    2 min walk
  • John Lewis Cafe
    4 min walk
  • The Place To Eat
    6 min walk
  • Salerno Pizza
    4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Upscale 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 manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage, or aromatherapy at Pure Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Liberté Brasserie, 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 along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services
  • 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.

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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

  • 1,819
  • Liberté Brasserie

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 per person
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

Property is also known as

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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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

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 Edinburgh City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. George Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1450 out of 2060 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 2060 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 2060 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2060 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 2060 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vikesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, location and staff and food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at this hotel! The spa, pool and sauna were great, especially after all the walking in Edinburgh. I would recommend this hotel to anybody vacationing here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were excellent, extremely good service. The location is great, it's closed to most of the attraction in the city centre. I would highly recommend this hotel to those who are planning to go to Edinburgh.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Throughly enjoyed our stay, room was spacious, staff couldn't have been more helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Everything was good. Staff were awesome, friendly and extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and spacious. Staff is polite and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Amazing value for the money spent. Just first class all around from the room to service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good central location for Edinburgh. Lots of choice for breakfast. Room was clean and comfortable. All the staff were really helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely steam room and sauna. Pool was nice for a dip after a long day!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location. The stay was overall good. The main issue was the bathroom which did not have a fan or window so very humid and there was mold on wall and on grout so unpleasant to be in that room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. Fantastic location and very well appointed hotel. Staff were excellent. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel in a great location. Staff were all very polite and the pool was lovely too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayan

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, in a very good location, close to everything. The maintenance of one of the just two elevators was a real pain. Everything else, was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, central location, comfortable rooms and enjoyed the pool and gym too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and cosy, and hotel staff were extremely friendly. The perfect stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 all round. Staff pleasant Room clean Food great. Well done to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika and Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms staff where excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, lovely location and really nice and friendly staff who were always around to help
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and spotless, couldn’t have asked for a better location for a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location easy access to all Edinburgh amenities, and lovely hotel spacious well appointed room great size. Very clean excellent service from all staff. We stopped in room 507 nice and quiet. Lovely breakfast - fantastic omlette. We will definitely stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They are working on the elevators and it's a bit slow moving around the facility, but the staff were terrific about trying to help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very comfortable, the hotel was welcoming and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025