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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Royal Mile

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Master Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Located near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with dry cleaning services, a bar, and PURE Spa. Unwind in the steam room or indoor pool with sun loungers. With free WiFi and helpful staff available at all times.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is £134
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Why we love this property

Relaxation sanctuary
Hotel features a full-service spa with massages and body treatments. Fitness room, sauna, and steam room enhance the wellness experience.
Dining options galore
This hotel offers a restaurant and bar with full breakfast available. Diners can choose from vegan and vegetarian options for a satisfying culinary experience.
Cloud-like comfort
Drift into blissful sleep on pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding. Blackout drapes ensure deep slumber. 24-hour room service awaits.

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Duplex Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(126 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 5 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 27 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

When you stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Royal Mile. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Liberté Brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features of this eco-friendly hotel include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 184 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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 travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking nearby (GBP 27 per day; discounts available)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1819
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Liberté Brasserie – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
1819 – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 19.50 for children

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 27 per day (984 ft away; open 24 hours)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel and nearby?

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Liberté Brasserie.

What's the area around Apex Waterloo Place Hotel like?

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is in Old Town Edinburgh, a short 6-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 7 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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