Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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October 2025

November 2025

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG

Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Royal Mile
‪4 min walk‬
Place, Edinburgh Castle
‪13 min walk‬
Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
‪20 min drive‬

Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.

Expect exceptional service
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Room options

City Double Room Single Use

24 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Master Suite

Excellent

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Duplex Suite

Wonderful

40 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room

Very good

32 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Exceptional

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

City Twin Room

Wonderful

24 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Gym

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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, spaciousness, and overall comfort
Steps from Princes Street and 7 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Robert

24 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group

24 Jul 2025

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

Great location, amazing staff.

All the receptionists are very nice and helpful. Location is amazing, very close to Carlton Hill. They let me borrow an umbrella. Apex never disappoints.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

23 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion

Travelled with partner

23 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Alice ans Reta were wonderful. The staff was tremendous.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sofia Elizabeth

22 Jul 2025

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

The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful but I felt the AC unit was automatically going higher every time I have to lower it so I can feel cool air .. other than that very much recommend for anyone who want to stay in Scotland...

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

22 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Travelled with family

22 Jul 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet rooms - good location

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZUBIN

22 Jul 2025

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

Excellent place to stay. It’s in the heart of town and close to all main restaurants, tourists spots.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

21 Jul 2025

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

Very well located and very elegant.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

21 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall, Orangeville

18 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

17 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

17 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishant Singh

17 Jul 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Travelled with partner

16 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Close to train station and short walk to old city. Friendly service, good bar but pool smaller than pictures suggest. Would go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Cambridge

Travelled with partner

16 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is an ideal location when staying in Edinburgh with many amenities within an easy walk and several very good restaurants within a block or two. The hotel restaurant and separate bar are also very pleasing to be in and with excellent food and drink (flights of Scotch!!!). But above all, the staff, whether front desk, bar, restaurant -- across the board -- were unbelievably helpful and very, very nice. They made us feel that Scots may be the friendliest people on the planet!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Travelled with family

15 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved this hotel! Wish we stayed longer than 2 nights. Great location close to lots of shopping and dining. The breakfast at the cafe downstairs was AMAZING! Irine at the front desk was super nice and accommodating. Loved that we were able to have our luggage held before and after our stay. We will return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajdeep

14 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Convenient location. Great front desk. Clean rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

14 Jul 2025

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

Nice location. Clean room.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirby

13 Jul 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family

13 Jul 2025

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

Apex Waterloo

It was great, even got offered same room as 8 years ago. An excellent base for castle, palace, royal mile and McEwans Hall

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Travelled with family

11 Jul 2025

Check in was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

11 Jul 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

bobby

Travelled with family and small children

9 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

9 Jul 2025

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

Great location, nice place, but no view fr room

Great location, just a 5 min walk from the metro - and theres actually a sneaky way that makes it even closer that we didnt know about til we left - they have an elevator that goes down below the bridge where theres no foot traffic making walking w/luggage a breeze and goes straight to the train station. They had a full restaurant and offered an AYCE order off the menu breakfast at a very reasonable price - 18 euros a person i think? Comfortable bed, nice soaking tub. Tub and shower are separate so you can enjoy a Japanese style bath if you wanted. Only downside is that the room i got was a "city view" and our view was just a brick walk. We joked about how bc the room came with photographs of the city on their walls that that was made it "city view" lol. However, we don’t travel to just look out the window of our hotel. We wanna get out there! I'd just say dont bother paying more for a room that claims to have a view. I'm sure some do but you may not be so lucky. Again, location was great. Not only dist to metro but to the heart of Edinburgh- minutes from Calton Hill w/a great view of the city and all the shops/restaurants/castle.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025