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

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

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff are amazing. Breakfast staff , front of desk and room service were great.
  • Salim
    Oman Oman
    Nicely located at center near Waverly Train station and princess street
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great Welcome and high marks for offering choice of porridge made with water or milk (Water is the only way!)
  • Sarah
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    It was an amazing stay. Comfortable. Clean, and safe. Mayadah our waitress in the restaurant she was amazing and funny. The same goes with the rest of the employees in the hotel. They tried their best to accommodate us and made us comfortable as...
  • Leo
    Canada Canada
    Clean rooms, nice staff, and a good location. The breakfast buffet and menu offerings were a good start to the morning. In the evening, the restaurant was top quality.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location for the theatre and the station. The members of staff were so friendly and the room was clean and comfortable.
  • Evan
    United States of America United States of America
    Very close to train station and centrally located. Staff very nice and willing to stow luggage at checkout. Comfortable lodgings for a quick stay in Edinburgh.
  • Megan
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location- within walking distance of all attractions and airport bus stop. Comfortable beds and spacious rooms. Staff was very accommodating and friendly, though we did have a minor issue getting our bags.
  • Clifford
    United States of America United States of America
    We stayed 4 nights and Apex Waterloo location is excellent. Walking distance to anywhere in Edinburgh. Rooms are modern and comfortable. Staff Is excellent and very helpful. Breakfast is delicious!!
  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff! Friendly, dedicated and helpful. Exceptional staff and service from front desk to room cleaning staff.

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 £27 per day.

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

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.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash

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

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

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
  • Room options at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Family
  • 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.

  • 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
  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has 1 restaurant:

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