See all properties

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Royal Mile

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Exterior
Reception
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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.
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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 £179
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for City Double Room Single Use

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Master Suite

Master Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for City Twin Room

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

Highlights

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

Similar properties

View from property

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,820 reviews
The price is £224
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grassmarket - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 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

  • ‪Zara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys St. James Quarter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 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. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or facials. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 184 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors
DONE

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
DONE

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.
DONE

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
DONE

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)
DONE

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)
DONE

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.

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 18.50 to 18.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 18.50 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.

Also known as

Apex Hotel Waterloo
Apex Waterloo
Apex Waterloo Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place
Apex Waterloo Place Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh
Hotel Apex Waterloo Place
Waterloo Apex
Waterloo Apex Hotel
Waterloo Place Apex
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh, Scotland
Hotel Apex Waterloo Place
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Hotel Edinburgh

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, Elliots.

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Restaurant
Bed
Bathroom
Bar
Train station
View

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, and freshly prepared with a good selection of options. (80 reviews)
  • The pool was lovely, warm, and a great place to relax. (35 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were perfect, with lovely hot tubs, sauna, and steam rooms, providing a great way to unwind. (34 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great hotel, great location
Alma, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Great hotel, very good room, friendly staff with great location
Paulo Vitor, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super location

Greta location - everything is walking distance
Gary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely hotel.

Stayed here with my 11 year old Grandson and he loved it. We used the pool which he really enjoyed and breakfast was lovely. Location was perfect and all the staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great stay as always, Yulia was above and beyond and is a credit to the hotel. Made our stay see such attentive member of staff, fantastic breakfast.
Tim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Really nice hotel, very clean and comfortable. Rooms very spacious. Hotel was perfectly situated, nice and close to the station. Staff were lovely and very helpful
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, very central
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel

Facilities were perfect. Staff very friendly and happy to help with any issues. Location is perfect for seeing sites. Hotel was very clean
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great location and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Christina, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Our room was stunning, staff were great, pool was so relaxing, a great stay. We managed to get a good deal on a nice room. Very convenient for shopping.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely experience, would recommend

Lovely hotel with friendly staff in an excellent location, hand for airport transit and sight-seeing. Breakfast was great, and the room was perfect for working, which was essential for me on this trip. Special mention to the little rubber duck that greeted me on arrival, what a lovely touch : )
Paddy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab

Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and beds were comfy. Great location and stay.
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Another fantastic stay at the Apex. Wonderful staff at reception a throughout, excellent spacious room and still the best breakfast of any hotel in Edinburgh.
Gordon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Lovely Escapade

It was absolutely lovely! Very close to Edinburgh Waverley and some lovely restaurants. Calton Hill is right next door as well. The front desk staff was very helpful, and the room was plush and clean. We wish we could stay longer!
Natalie E, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot for long weekend

Everything was perfect together with a great location.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved it here!
Zarghoona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic food

Food - breakfast was really really good with attentive service and THE MOST AMAZING fresh waffles!!! However room was not as well appointed as it maybe should have been for the price and also a lack of snacks/mini bar etc meant that it didnt match the cost paid
Mr Chris, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10!!

My brother and I have a wonderful experience here! The front staff was very welcoming and friendly. The entire hotel is beautiful and well kept. It was great walking distance to the royal mile and we appreciate the coffee shops near by
Vanessa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here for 5 days, very welcoming nice place to stay. Enjoyed my stay and look forward to staying here again.
Christopher, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel

Very clean, comfortable and great staff. Also great location. Only area for improvement in my opinion relates to entertainment, the tv wasnt smart, didnt have a working menu or accessible screensharing
Louise, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything you need right in the old town!

Great location and amenities
cortney, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel , great position!

Warm welcome- my room was upgraded! Very spacious room , clean and comfortable. Really like the little pool. Hotel is very central.
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, location, and experience!
Adrienne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fabulous overnight stay. The hotel upgraded us to a premium room for only £14. The room had great views over Edinburgh towards Fife. We had great service in the bar. The waitress was very friendly as were all the staff.
Aileen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay as always arrived in the storm the welcome was lovely and the stay was excellent overall.
Jane, 2-night trip