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Duplex Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

City Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Master Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Royal Mile. 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 facials, massages or body treatments at PURE Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes on foot from Royal Mile

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel ratings based on 10 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Everyone (8) Couples (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Lovely

Posted by , from London on 7 Nov 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

8 Nov 2023 by Ratul Julkar

Dear Umit,Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely review following your recent stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.Your kind words brightened our day, and we're delighted to hear about your positive experiences. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another outstanding stay in the future.Warm regards,Ratul Julkar,Night ManagerApex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5

Posted by on 13 Feb 2023

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4 out of 5
Defekter Lift, lange Wartezeit (Liftservice?). Sehr schlechte WLAN-Verbindung, war nicht brauchbar.

Posted by on 11 Aug 2024

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12 Aug 2024 by AO

Dear Rinaldo, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent experience with us. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support by choosing us at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. Our team is delighted to read about your overall positive experience at our property..Please accept our sincere apology about the shortcomings affecting your stay, it is indeed an unpleasant experience you have encountered with our lift being out of service especially during peak times. We have acknowledged the issue with our engineers team for the lift to be back in full service along the WIFI issue experienced during your nights.Please be aware that our reception team is available 24/7 and will be fully available to assist you if any unpleasant issue arise during your next stay with us. We hope to welcoming you again in the near future, to hopefully provide a freshly designed experience worth a 5/5. Best regards, Ourango. A Night ManagerAoex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5

Posted by on 27 Dec 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

17 Jan 2024 by David

Dear Arja,Thank you for choosing Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.We are delighted you enjoyed staying with us We do take great pride in working towards ensuring that we create memorable experiences which our guests will want to share. Customer service is at the heart of all we do. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope that we can welcome you back very soon.Warm regards,David Gardiner

4 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Aug 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Sep 2023 by Reception

Dear Franz,Thank you for your rating, and we appreciate your feedback. If there are any specific aspects of your experience that you'd like to share or if you have any suggestions for improvement, please feel free to let us know. We're here to ensure that your next stay with us is even more enjoyable.Best regards,Dave Duty ManagerApex Hotels

5 out of 5
Beste Lage, freundlich und hilfsbereiter Staff, sauber, ruhig!

Posted by on 13 Jul 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Jul 2023 by Euan

Dear ErikaThank you for your kind feedback and we hope to welcome you again to Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.Euan ReceptionApex Waterloo Place

4 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Nov 2022

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4 out of 5
Zentral gelegen

Posted by on 18 Oct 2022

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19 Oct 2022 by David

Dear roland,Thank you for choosing Apex Waterloo Place Hotel We are delighted you enjoyed your stay We do take great pride in working towards ensuring that we create memorable experiences which our guests will want to share. Customer service is at the heart of all we do. Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope that we can welcome you back very soon.Warm regards,David GardinerDuty Manager

4 out of 5
einzigartig waren die flauschigen badetücher:-) nicht gut: jeden morgen höllenlärm der zimmerputz-truppe vor der tür. man sollte rücksichtsvoll sein.

Posted by on 27 Jul 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

27 Jul 2022 by Claire

Good evening Loannis, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback, it is greatly appreciated. I'm sorry to read about your experience with ourselves, we aim to ensure all guests leave satisfied with their stay and it is evident that did not happen on this occasion - My apologies. I have taken the comments you have made and made sure the relevant departments are aware. We will take them on board and ensure we provide a better experience to all our guests going forward. My apologies once again and thank you for your time. Kind regards, Claire | Night Manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Apr 2022

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Property Features

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 centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the eco-certified Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1819
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Train station: Edinburgh Waverley Station (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Metro station: St Andrew Square Tram Stop (0.5 km / 0.3 mi)

Room Amenities

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges 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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • LED television
  • Digital channels
  • Fridge
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

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

Nearby Activities

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

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

  • Golfing nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Prenatal massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 5
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Debit cards
  • Online penalty collection

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

You should know

  • 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 aged 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.

Awards & 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.

  • Green Tourism Programme

National Rating

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

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