Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Property class: 4
Hotel with spa, near Royal Mile

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers a great location, putting you 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 highlights 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.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 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)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is £265
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Why we love this property

Work, play, thrive
This hotel in the city centre features business facilities for productivity. Spa services and 24-hour room service help guests unwind after work.
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.
Relaxation sanctuary
Hotel features a full-service spa with massages and body treatments. Fitness room, sauna, and steam room enhance the wellness experience.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and three framed pictures on the wall.

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a yellow armchair, a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a city view.

Deluxe Double Room

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

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, large windows with curtains, and a small side table.

Master Suite

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

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, artwork, and a balcony.

Duplex Suite

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

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A modern hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Room

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a desk.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and three framed pictures on the wall.

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for City Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and three framed pictures on the wall.

City Twin Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a mirror.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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  • Sleeps 1

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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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
  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 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

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

  • Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers a great location, putting you 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 highlights 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

Hotel size

    • 184 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 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 travelling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

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

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)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste 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

  • 50-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

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
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • 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. Open daily.
1819 – On-site bar. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

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.

Property class

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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is 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 Edinburgh City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Royal Mile. Travellers say that the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for being delicious, with a wide selection of options and excellent service. (169 reviews)
  • The restaurant offered a good range of food, delicious options, and excellent service. (128 reviews)
  • The pool was a lovely and relaxing feature, with many guests enjoying it and appreciating its availability. (106 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very polite and the rooms were very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

great hotel at a fanatstic location
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast Service minded staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were really helpful. Would definitely come again
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was perfect with their being a hop-on, hop-off bus stop directly across the streets, the royal mile within close walking distance, and a major car rental close by as well. Everything was nice overall at the hotel as well and the food/drinks served are of good quality though a bit pricey.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quick easy check-in, lovely clean room. Really appreciated the complimentary cold bottle of water! Grandson loved his lovely big bed!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, nice hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

In the heart of Edinburgh especially if travelling by train Quiet and peaceful Nice pool and gym My preferred place to stay in Edinburgh
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is great, staff is excellent, location was perfect for us!
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10/10 Exceptional

great place, loved the shower and bath, AMAZING staff and perfect location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, next to Princes Street and rail station, uphill walk to Royal Mile and Old Town so need to be fit! Hotel has excellent facilities, including pool and gym. Breakfast freshly prepared and buffet options. Staff very friendly and helpful. Enjoyable 4 days.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, location and staff and food
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location with friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved her stay here. We have stayed several times. The staff is amazing.
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8/10 Very good

Great breakfast, wonderful staff and really good location. My only negative comment is the pull down blinds were quite tattered and safe wasn’t working on check in but they replaced safe door right away and taped up blinds to provide darkness in room. They were very responsive to my room issues and everyone I met was beyond nice and helpful. The Scottish breakfast was wonderful!! I 1000% appreciate that they provided my requested room! Thank you!! I will stay there next year because they are such good people!! And good room!
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10/10 Exceptional

I was impressed how clean the hotel was including the lobby, the room, and amenities. Staff were super welcoming and helpful, always eager to help.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful time and experience at Apex Hotels. Travelled alone with my 3 year old daughter, and we were welcomed with the nicest surprise - balloons! My daughter absolutely loved it and that start to our stay made it absolutely amazing. The pool was great, the bed comfy and the staff exceptional!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and extremely comfortable hotel. The entire staff was amazingly helpful and accommodating. The only issue was that one of the two elevators was out of service the entire stay. I would definitely go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

Throughly enjoyed our stay, room was spacious, staff couldn't have been more helpful
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was great. Conveniently located to Royal Mile and restaurants and shopping. Only complaint was that there was only one working elevator which was also used by staff so long waits at elevator. Once the second one is repaired that problem should be remedied.
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8/10 Very good

Delicious breakfast, beautiful facilities, and an incredibly good location with excellent transport connections. Friendly staff. We would definitely recommend it as a place to stay when visiting Edinburgh! ❤️
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious room, great amenities, and very helpful, friendly staff. Excellent location for touring the city sights. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and stay here.
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8/10 Very good

clean room and friendly helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice location and pleasant surroundings at the hotel. Staff was friendly and welcoming.