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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale spa hotel, walk to Royal Mile

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Property amenity
Bar (on property)
Designer toiletries, towels
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

2:30 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Playhouse Theatre7 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoyal Mile7 min walk
  • Popular LocationEdinburgh Castle14 min walk
  • AirportEdinburgh (EDI)36 min drive

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Room options

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

Master Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Edinburgh

Near a train station, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is in Old Town Edinburgh, a walkable area in Edinburgh with good shopping. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Edinburgh International Conference Centre or Murrayfield Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.
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What's nearby

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk
  • George Street - 7 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk

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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Beer House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Newsroom - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Royal Mile
Near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and St. Giles' Cathedral, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a deep-tissue massage, or aromatherapy at PURE Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Elliots, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a steam room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, massage treatment rooms, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 184 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable, spacious rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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 transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 miles (GBP 21 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee: 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 center
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1819
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 21 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

As of Jun 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel on Jul 1, 2024 start from CA $359.55, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. George Street and St. Giles' Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1118 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn't be more helpful, refilling water bottles for tea/coffee, supplying extra decaf coffee. Allowing us to leave our cases, so we could enjoy our last day. Within easy walking distance of all the local amenities, if not a little hilly 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Cassandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Closer to a 1 or 2 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Beautiful bar. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was lovely - the beds were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fine location in Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and nice sauna/spa/pool within hotel. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was tomb-like, but the bed was sleep-inducingly comfortable and the hotel’s location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our ground floor room had horrible noise outside with staff dragging trash to trash cans outside our window at 5am every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Beautiful Rooms & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
2:30 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh (EDI)