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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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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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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, steps from Princes Street
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 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness, overall comfort, and spaciousness
  • Steps from Princes Street and 8 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 business-friendly 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.
Liberté Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
1819 - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,819
  • Liberté Brasserie

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

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 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

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 19 2026 to February 12 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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 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

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 planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 1410 out of 2007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 2007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 2007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 2007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 2007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room at the front of the hotel. Staff are always brilliant. Breackfast was lovely but not inexpensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanira, Norwalk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and walkable to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ceilidh

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceilidh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, clean rooms, and great location. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked the deluxe suite for two nights for our ten year wedding anniversary. We could not have been more happy with the room, and the hotel in general. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The gym and pool facilities were superb. I got the checkout time wrong and the lovely receptionist was so accommodating in allowing us a little extra time to vacate our room. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristofer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice room good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness
It was in a good location, good check in, but housekeeping left something to be desired ( didn't regularly check/clean rooms). Also, they could have more vegan options on the menu.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was not perfect (no phone and TV did not work), but management was fantastic and made everything right. Pool and sauna were a great addition and very clean. Room was quiet and great for sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel and facilities, and the staff all very nice. I was upgraded to the duplex suite so perhaps slightly spoiled, but everything went perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful central location. Near Royal Mile and train station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great hotel and was very convenient. Close to the train station and airport tram. Short distance from castle and right next to St James’s Quarter. Bar is good, breakfast was just ok, bit overpriced for the quality of the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great variety fod breakfast. Location couldnt have been better. Litterally couldnt fault anything. Would totally recommend this hotel. I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa facilities steam room sauna and pool were excellent, very clean and easily accessible. Made our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Héctor Manuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es bastante accesible, tienes la estación del tren muy cerca y el centro caminando a pocas cuadras. Las habitaciones son muy limpias.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryley

Checking in was quick, the rooms clean and the staff friendly and welcoming. The room was comfortable and clean, the hotel is perfectly stationed in the city…. Easy in and out and central to Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern hotel. Super helpful staff at desk. Delicious breakfast included. Lovely bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eadaoin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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