Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom
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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom
Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomizes luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh. With a stylish spa, swimming pool, restaurant, sumptuous rooms, and elegant suites, all with free WiFi, an Apex adventure awaits. Find yourself relaxing in your room a bed, flat screen TV and spacious en suite with a bath, walk-in shower, and Antipodes organic toiletries to help you stay green while you stay clean. The mini fridge and air conditioning will keep things fresh and some rooms have a Nespresso Coffee machine so you can make yourself at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request. Book in for a relaxing spa treatment and unwind in the fitness and wellness facilities including a swimming pool with poolside seating, sauna, and steam room. If you’d rather sweat it out another way, head to the fitness suite – great for working up an appetite… Serving traditional Scottish cuisine, take delight in every bite at the award-winning Elliot’s restaurant. With elegant Georgian features and a grand fireplace, the bright bar offers a range of fine wines and quality spirits. Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, just off Princes Street, the hotel is 550 yards from the historical Royal Mile. Plus, it’s just a 5minute walk to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and 15 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Business Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • indoor pool
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heated pool
  • Massage services
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Spa services
  • Spa/sauna
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location was amazing. Rooms very comfortable and staff were very friendly
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stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Excellent location, very clean and lovely staff
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Good location friendly staff
Decor was a little tired came in around 11.20 pm went to the bar area for a coffee but told coffee machine had been turned off !!
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff friendly and helpful, "nothing was a bother". Room and facilities very good, clean and comfortable. Food in bar very good.
Prefer a wider snack menu in the bar
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Nitesh on the reception desk was exceptional rude on all three occasions we dealt with him. All other staff were lovely but he really let your hotel down.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
So near all shopping and train station. Rooms were well equipped, comfortable , beds comfy, bath AND shower so suited us both. Fridge and great selection of tea/coffee.
Nothing
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff at the hotel are lovely and very helpful. The room was very comfortable, with lovely shower gel and the cute addition of a little rubber duck to take home - a winner with my youngest daughter :-). It is perfectly located close to the train station and felt safe as a lone traveller. I did not have any breakfast but the bar and restaurant looked fantastic. Would recommend for work or pleasure.
There wasn't anything not to like. It was great value for money and had everything I needed to rest between a busy couple of days work.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Superior double room was spacious and well equipped, bed very comfy. Front desk staff were very helpful and efficient
Breakfast buffet was excellent but cooked breakfast was disappointing - lacked flavour and poached eggs were cold and watery
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
The breakfast. The location. The fact that they stored my luggage for the day.
Having left my luggage in the morning and having paid, when I returned in the evening, I was asked to pay again. When I explained, I was asked to pay for my breakfast, which I had also already paid and explained. Irksome. But worse: the room was cold and the heating/air con was not working. A staff member had to come up with an old-fashioned heater. Worse still: after a long day, and in a cold room, I was looking forward to a good shower; but the water was barely warm, let alone hot. All in all, very poor given the price.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Central, walking distance to all the landmarks
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Breakfast was good and the choices Location was very central for we required
Nothing would and will recommend
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely hotel, very central. Staff were warm and welcoming and very helpful when I asked questions. Exceptionally comfortable and pillows, so much so that I ordered some from the manufacturer. Would definitely stay again
Not a thing about the hotel, just the weather!
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Nice, sizable, comfortable room. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Pool/sauna facilities good. The complimentary rubber duck
View of the bins from the window.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room was clean The staff are super friendly
Nothing
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Comfortable bed, clean room.
Terrible view, spa a bit tired.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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      • People's Story - 0.28 mi
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      • DOM - 0.32 mi
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      • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.34 mi
      • Calton Gallery - 0.36 mi
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh - Scotland, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom