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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 £224
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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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View all photos for City Double Room Single Use

A neatly made bed with a mustard-colored blanket, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Master Suite

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

Master Suite

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

View all photos for Duplex Suite

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

Duplex Suite

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

View all photos for Family Room

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A modern hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with a mustard-colored blanket, a bedside table, a chair, and a bench.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with a mustard-colored blanket, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(155 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for City Twin Room

A neatly made bed with a mustard-colored blanket, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(66 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬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

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Hotel size

    • 184 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
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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
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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.
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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
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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
  • 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.
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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