€76.26 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 30 Jun 2013 Check-out 1 Jul 2013

Apex City

4 stars
61 Grassmarket, Scotland, Edinburgh, EH1 2JF
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
54 reviews
Visiting festival with my granddaughter

Perfect location for our trip to the festival. Table at the window in the bar perfect for people... See full review

  • Granni
  • 18 Aug 2012
short break away

nice hotel with friendly staff. We used the pool facilities at the Apex International which was... See full review

  • Tate2
  • 8 May 2013
Stylishly modern deluxe hotel in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket
The Apex City hotel is found in the center of Edinburgh’s fashionable Grassmarket district. The hotel features 119 stylish bedrooms, AA rosette winning Agua Restaurant, private dining, meeting, and event venues. Guests can relax and find solitude in one of the hotel’s library areas. Free wireless Internet and telephone access are available throughout.
Highlights
  • Located in Edinburgh’s historic yet fashionable Grassmarket
  • Award winning seafood restaurant
  • Excellent meeting and business facilities
  • Children under 12 stay and eat free when sharing a room with two adults
Rooms
Apex City has 119 bedrooms to choose from, all of which are non-smoking. Six different sizes of rooms are available, including city queen, city family room, and master suite. All rooms come with a bath and/or walk-in power shower, 42” LCD screen televisions with satellite channels, free wireless Internet, and free local calls. Tea and coffee making facilities are available in all rooms. Family rooms include one double bed and one sofa bed. The suite is equipped with a fridge, safe, and surround sound, as well as having an exceptional view of the castle.
Features
Agua Restaurant, located in the hotel, is one of the best seafood restaurants in Edinburgh. It has won an AA rosette for its cuisine, which features plenty of locally sourced fish and seafood. The restaurant offers traditional meals for those who do not like fish. Vegetarian choices are also offered on the menu. Food is served from the a la carte menu at dinner and lunch. A bar menu of lighter meals, sandwiches, burgers, and snacks is available from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. The restaurant is open for breakfast to guests only and is open to the public from 12 p.m. every day.
Transportation
  • Edinburgh Rail Station (4 minutes by taxi)
  • Edinburgh Airport (7.6 mi/12.3 km)
  • Transfer bus from airport to city center
Nearby attractions
  • Edinburgh Castle (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard (0.4 mi/0.64 km)
  • Princes Street Gardens (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Scottish Parliament (1.1 mi/1.77 km)
  • Edinburgh Zoo (3 mi/4.82 km)
Business
  • Free, high-speed wireless Internet access
  • Three medium meeting spaces
  • Dedicated event planning team
  • Free AV equipment
  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre (0.8 mi/1.28 km)

Apex City Rooms

Standard
City room amenities include 1 double bed or 2 twin beds, 42" widescreen LCD TV, walk-in shower, bath, large desk, ground coffee and selected teas, specially blended toiletries, choice of pillows, iron and ironing board, limited edition artwork, free wireless internet access and local calls. The use of warm wood tones, cool decor, textured fabrics and crisp white bedding complete the modern, stylish feel.
Superior
Superior room includes 1 double bed, bathrobes and slippers, savoury and sweet snacks, specially enhanced toiletries, together with standard room amenities of 42" widescreen LCD TV, walk-in shower, bath, large desk, ground coffee and selected teas, choice of pillows, iron and ironing board, limited edition artwork, free wireless internet access and local telephone calls. The use of warm wood tones, cool decor, luxury fabrics and crisp white bedding complete the modern, stylish feel.

Amenities

  • FREE internet
  • FREE parking
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Dining
Restaurant
24 hour room service
Room service
Services
Business centre
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Conference facilities
Internet
FREE internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

55.9473 -3.1954
Area served
Edinburgh, Scotland
Nearby airports
Edinburgh Airport
Area description
Under the south side of Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the old town sits the Apex City Hotel. A prime location for either business or leisure guests all of Edinburgh's main tourist attractions within walking distance of the hotel and Edinburgh's main offices. With an AA rosette restaurant, meeting rooms and on every floor a seating area with fantastic views of the castle the Apex City Hotel is an ideal place to stay.

Nearby points of interest

  • Grassmarket: 0.1 km
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.2 km
  • Outlook Tower: 0.2 km
  • Writer's Museum: 0.2 km
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.3 km
  • Lauriston: 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.3 km
  • Parliament House: 0.3 km
  • Royal Museum: 0.4 km
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.4 km
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.4 km
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.4 km
  • Cowgate: 0.5 km
  • Scott Monument: 0.5 km
  • Princes Street: 0.5 km
  • Grassmarket: 0.1 km
  • Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre: 0.2 km
  • Outlook Tower: 0.2 km
  • Writer's Museum: 0.2 km
  • Gladstone's Land: 0.3 km
  • Lauriston: 0.3 km
  • Edinburgh Castle: 0.3 km
  • Parliament House: 0.3 km
  • Royal Museum: 0.4 km
  • St Giles Cathedral: 0.4 km
  • National Gallery of Scotland: 0.4 km
  • Museum of Scotland: 0.4 km
  • Cowgate: 0.5 km
  • Scott Monument: 0.5 km
  • Princes Street: 0.5 km
  • Underground City: 0.6 km
  • Princes Mall: 0.7 km
  • Meadow park: 0.7 km
  • Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen: 0.7 km
  • Royal Mile: 0.8 km
  • National Portrait Gallery: 0.9 km
  • Fountainbridge: 0.9 km
  • Lochrin: 1 km
  • Georgian House: 1 km
  • Trinity House: 1 km
  • Marchmont: 1 km
  • People's Story: 1 km
  • The Canongate: 1.1 km
  • Dumbiedykes: 1.1 km
  • Sciennes: 1.3 km
  • Calton Hill: 1.3 km
  • Haymarket: 1.3 km
  • Bruntsfield: 1.4 km
  • Scottish Parliament: 1.4 km
  • Dean Village: 1.5 km
  • Holyroodhouse Palace: 1.5 km
  • Newington: 1.5 km
  • Merchiston: 1.5 km
  • Holyrood: 1.6 km
  • Dalry: 1.6 km
  • Stockbridge: 1.6 km
  • Greenhill: 1.7 km
  • Canonmills: 1.7 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse: 1.8 km
  • Burghmuirhead: 1.8 km

Dining

Agua Bar and Restaurant
Set in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle, the hotel's Agua is an AA Rosette-winning restaurant with cool, stylish interiors, offering classic food with a modern twist and using the best locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
The Apex City Hotel is centrally located in Edinburgh's old town, with easy access from Waverley Station. There is limited car parking available on site, and additional spaces close by at a multi-storey car park on Castle Terrace. There are three rooms in the conference centre, chic and stylish with light reflective black glass table tops and they all come with an impressive range of facilities; TV and video, projector, flipchart, fax and phone, wi-fi internet access, ice-cold drinks fridge, complimentary fresh fruit platter and snacks. The City Suite is perfectly designed for a medium size boardroom, or a theatre capacity for 70. The flexible Nice and Seattle rooms are perfect for small and medium meetings, main room breakout, training sessions, and board meetings for up to 16.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1430
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (54)

Ratings and reviews for Apex City

Overall score

4.3 / 5
54 out of 54
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
4.9
Value:
4.1

98% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Ireland
9 Jun 2010

Not a Four Star Hotel...way to noisy

The Hotel was located in a great spot and a close walk to everything. It was way to noisy and we couldn't find a room that the TV's worked in? We thought we were getting a nicely decorated room with a flat screen T.V. but it was not what was advertised on this website.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

3
AustinCouple
Austin, TX
2 Aug 2009

Fair enough

Good experience at this hotel. Everything was clean. Rooms are small (as they are everywhere). I would stay here again and recommend it to someone else.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Boulder, Colorado
27 Oct 2010

Happy we stayed there

Our flight from London was delayed, so we arrived just about at check in time. The hotel lobby was tastefully appointed. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. We were only spending two days in Edinburgh and the hotel gladly (and safely) stored our luggage the 2nd day while we visited the sights. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The shower was hot and the bathroom was very clean. We'd definitely stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The pubs across the street from the hotel were lovely traditional Scottish Pubs. We liked the food and the ambiance.

Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Not Provided
3 Sep 2009

Despite it's location near several

Despite it's location near several pubs, it was surprisingly quiet inside. Some of the towels were a little dirty with black stain marks. The staff member who handled check-in was rather cold upon arrival and did not appear to want to be there. The restaurant however had a great atmosphere and great coffee. A little inconvenient to run outside 2 buildings down the street to use the facilities - gym and swimming pool.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Pennsylvania
23 May 2009

Nice hotel in good location

I arrived tired from the US and it was no problem to check in early. When I got to Scotland, I found that my cell phone didn't work. The front desk allowed me to make local calls to contact those whom I was visiting. Free internet on the second floor was a great convienence. I plan to stay at Apex City again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Lots of pubs in the immediate area. Regarding getting to th ehotel from the rail station, take a cab from Waverly Station - it's a short drive but a tough walk.

Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
ktn187
Chicago, IL
20 May 2009

Great location and value!

This hotel is hardly 4-star quality, but still a very good value for the special Orbitz rate given its location and helpful staff. The rooms are small for two people, but one usually doesn't spend a lot of time in the room on vacation. The television had only five channels, not good for winding down after a great day of sightseeing. The location is outstanding. Almost everything is walking distance! There is a little noise from the Grassmarket street, but not enough to bothersome. The breakfast is very good and well worth the money.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Numerous pubs offer lunch (5 pds) and dinner specials in short walking distance

Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
JERSEY CITY
28 May 2009

Excellent Location

The hotel is nice...slightly above average in room size, decor, etc. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the location is perfect. Just a short walk to the Royal Mile...lots of restaurants, shops and bars right on Grassmarket.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

W. Bow and Victoria Streets are just at the corner. There are great shops and restaurants right on Grassmarket and both these streets.

Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
San Francisco, CA
25 Jul 2009

Great 4 star hotel, better location.

Great hotel, friendly, helpful staff. Rooms nice and clean. Location awesome. Price very reasonable for July travel. Highly recommend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Mr. Face
St. Andrews. Scotland
17 Sep 2009

Solid choice depending on the price

The rooms were pleasant and well appointed, but our particular room was a bit stuffy. (Fortunately, the room did come equipped with a fan, which did help substantially.) The linens and bed were quite comfortable, and the rubber duck in our bath was a nice touch. The hotel is right across from Victoria Street, which has some of our favorite shops in Edinburgh.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Apex City

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Somerville, MA
7 Apr 2010

Apex City Hotel

Great hotel in an amazing location. Very friendly and helpful staff, they spent over 20 minutes helping us figure out the best way to the airport (turns out we had the name of the airport wrong which complicated things). The hotel room overlooked the street which might be a drawback for some as you could hear the noise down below. There are about 10 bars within a five minute walk so the area attracts a lot of traffic. The Royal Mile and other great attractions are all within walking distance.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

The Royal Mile is less than 10 minutes away.

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