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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Master Suite
Bar (on property)
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

Master Suite

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 10-minute walk of this Old Town Edinburgh hotel, you'll find Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Edinburgh - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie Prince by Alain Roux - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4-star eco-certified hotel near 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.

  • 1 building
  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 miles (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 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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.

Property payment types

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 19.50 to 19.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 19.50 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

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.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1252 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1813 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1813 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay for our week in Edinburgh. This hotel is central to many sites and the spa is a big plus. The bar is nice too.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kseniia, Cherry Hill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful luxurious hotel on the busy princess street. Rooms are modern and beautiful, comfortable and functional. Loved the fact that it had a pool and sauna. Staff friendly and helpful. Great location, right on the border of old town, easy to reach royal mile and other beautiful sights of Edinburgh. Tour bus stops are right outside the hotel too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

Excellent location in Edinburgh. The rooms were spacious with a nice desk and large bathroom. The restaurant served excellent food. The Hop-A-Bus picked up right across the street and the train station was just a block away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ameer Basha, Naperville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms. Decent location for underground station. Not many restaurants in the area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marla

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

Great stay

Our room was on 9th floor and had a great view. There was not a towel warmer nor self laundry on site. They were able to store our luggage while we took a 2 day Highland tour. We were returning for another two nights.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hossein

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Edinburgh. Central, and great for walking around the city. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked my room, the hotel and the staff. I did not like the soft mattress and the drainage in the shower and sink was slow.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, comfortable room.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Reza, Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Water wasn’t hot in the shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at the Apex Waterloo. Very convenient to the train station and all sites of interest. Excellent staff and comfortable room. Quiet and nice amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Everything you'd want

Walkable location. Attentive, staff. Great breakfast selection.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was expecting nicer furnishings from a 4-star hotel. Beds were small. Drapes were shabby. could hear noise from hall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Well check in was ok however the man at the bar could of had better customer service the room is noisy so in the morning for woke up a few times by outside noises their is no view as they cover it up but advertise as a cuty room and the photos show no viewing restrictions tou can expext drilling oustsiyour room at 10 am and when leaving to be greates by building site comditions to the lift and on checkout dont expect a friendly person juat someone who get laid and leaves thier is no customer serive in this hotel you get better servie at a travelodge not worth 4 stars
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bath and shower. Super bed and linens. Pillows could have been cushier.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clíodhna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice and the staff very friendly. The location was perfect: close to everything but yet removed just enough to be quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ching

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location with very friendly staff. The hotel also has a cute little swimming pool and a spa for travel tired guests. The only weakness is the hotel internet connection. It's not very strong and it's an open free wifi without security. For business travelers, it's a big issue. For leisure visitors, this hotel is a great one.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in May 2025