Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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April 2025

May 2025

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

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar

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

Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
‪7 min walk‬
Royal Mile
‪7 min walk‬
Edinburgh Castle
‪14 min walk‬
Edinburgh (EDI)
‪37 min drive‬

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

Expect exceptional service
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Room options

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room

32 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

City Double Room Single Use

24 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Duplex Suite

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Master Suite

40 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

City Twin Room

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

27 Apr - 28 Apr

About this property

Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Full breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Indulge with aromatherapy, body wraps, or massages at PURE Spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, spaciousness, and overall comfort
Steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Mile

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour offsite parking (GBP 27 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18.50 to 18.50 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Elliots

Things to do

Full-service spa
Gym
Indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Conference space
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Pool loungers

Full-service spa

3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Detox wraps
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

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 traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 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

10/10 Excellent

siobhan mary

15 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Travelled with partner

13 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel was excellent. The room was spacious and clean. The fittings were luxurious. The facilities were wonderful. The location was very handy to shopping and dining and the direct access to Waverley Station was so helpful. First class stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family

12 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location of the hotel is very central and great! It’s near the Waverley train station which is a walking distance, and a lot of nearby tourist attractions. We were provided big and clean rooms. We can’t select different room types when booking via Expedia and had to raise this to the staff when we arrived and my request was accommodated so thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jia

11 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best location, room is very clean

Overall very pleasant to stay there. The pros: one of the best location, near shopping mall, also plus they provide discount to park in the Q park if you pre-booking the parking. Please make sure you book online the parking before you head to q park. The room is very clean and the bed is very comfortable. We stayed in the level 3, the room facility is bit run down and I think it needed to morderlise it, especially the toilet and also the TV. I would say its excellent place for city visit to explore around.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

11 Jan 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

11 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazing hotel within the centre of the city! 5minute walk from station and other amenities. The room was very clean and comfortable. Definitely have a dip in the pool and make use of the sauna. Had an excellent 2 night short stay. I will definitely come back again! Thank you everyone who made my first solo trip unforgettable :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Erik

7 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very central to many landmarks!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

7 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel!

Family-friendly stay! Excellent service! Great location! I would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone. Their restaurant has one of the best food in Edinburgh. Various parking options nearby. Very pricey but we were lucky to get one of the 10spots at the Calton Hill outdoor parking which is a few minutes walk from the hotel which was reasonable for the location. We walked or hopped on frequent buses for travel within the city during our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Tarsha

6 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was highly unethical with over charges..I ordered room service which came to 24pounds plus there is a 5 pounds for the tray, I was charged 32.50. I booked a spa treatment for 75 pounds cost me 90 pounds when I was leaving. The excuse was the hotel doesn't run the spa. The only reason I picked it up was because there was mix with the number of treatments the day I arrived. Several times I had to correct them, as they were charging me things I had already paid for. Disappointing, unethical, disgusting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Owners need to look at the in-room experience.

The quality of room during this stay fell below what would be expected and previously experienced at an Apex hotel. Although the staff were excellent, the room I was initially allocated was uncomfortable due to noise coming from a plant room, I was assured the noise would stop by 10pm, this failed to happen. The room was also oddly proportioned which made for an uncomfortable experience. I was moved to a better suited room, however from 5AM I was frequently woken by the noise of rushing water above my head. Overall I did not feel well rested after my stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

4 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Fantastic location, really welcoming staff. I had requested a high floor and this was accommodated, I had a lovely view of the monument from my pillow and the room was quiet and warm. It was looking tired around the edges however and there was only a plug socket at one side of the bed which was inconvenient. Hotel info (wifi, check out time etc) was on the inside of the key card but this wasn’t point out and unfortunately we missed it until we collected it to return on check out. Tea and coffee much appreciated, fridge and safe also in room as well as iron iron board, hairdryer etc. Great stay overall

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

4 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Waterloo Hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

4 Jan 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

3 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

2 Jan 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

1 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Stayed here for 2 nights over NYE. The hotel was really clean and the staff were excellent. Room was a great size

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rica

1 Jan 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner

1 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic hotel with a huge bathtub, great amenities, perfect location for walking everywhere and very friendly staff.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Travelled with family

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location Location Location Large Room and Bathroom Quiet Room Pleasant helpful front desk staff

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with family

30 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location location

Great location. Easy to get around. Room was modern and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy, Morganville

Travelled with partner

30 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel in the city center, free welcome drink,excellent breakfast, great spa and pool,outstanding staff.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

29 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy bunnies

Beautiful hotel, spa facilities were perfect and definitely did the job of an unwind. Staff were warm and friendly and duty manager went the extra mile for us. Will return very soon.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024