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 Liberté Brasserie 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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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.19 mi
  • RAF Leuchars - 31.44 mi
  • Perth - 34.28 mi
  • Dundee Airport - 35.00 mi

Museums

  • City Art Centre - 1,006 f
  • Mounted Gallery - 0.21 mi
  • John Knox House Museum - 0.23 mi
  • Museum of Childhood - 0.24 mi
  • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.26 mi
  • Collective Gallery - 0.27 mi
  • Stills Gallery - 0.27 mi
  • People's Story - 0.28 mi
  • National Portrait Gallery - 0.28 mi
  • Police Information Centre - 0.29 mi
  • Peoples Story Museum - 0.29 mi
  • Carson Clark Gallery - 0.30 mi
  • DOM - 0.32 mi
  • Huntly House - 0.32 mi
  • Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.33 mi
  • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.34 mi
  • Calton Gallery - 0.36 mi
  • Huntly House Museum - 0.38 mi
  • Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.39 mi
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stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Clean, lovely staff, great location
Nothing
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The design the staff approach the location. The level of comfort it was expensive but fantastic
It just so happened. My room was in the basement so I didn't have a great view but that's okay. I just wish I had a time to get to the pool and spa idea?
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
A 4-star place eith room service etc.
The road works going on on the street.
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Breakfast was great with lots of choices. Staff were friendly and courteous. Hotel was centrally located.
Giving rooms names like City View is misleading when the only view from your window is that of wall.
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The Location was very good. I didn't have breakfast but sat in the bar/lounge area and it was a pleasant space with good service. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. The bedding was clean and nice and bed was comfortable.
The carpet in the bedroom was stained and dirty. I used wipes to clean it and some of the other areas in the bedroom that were dirty.
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Bathroom was upgraded. It was the only positive thing. Service staff, in restaurant.
Worst Hôtel in our two weeks stay in Scotland. It’s promoted as an airport hotel but it is not convenient at all. There is no shuttle service to the airport. If it’s raining, it’s a brutal walk over to the airport. Carpets throughout the hotel are stained. Phone did not work to call reception. Internet did not work they forgot initially finally had to go down to the front desk. Apparently there’s a code that you have to get, but they never mentioned it. Does not work using your Marriott member number. Heating system did not work. Our room was very cold. We turned the heat up only to learn two hours later that it had been locked out. Had to make two trips down to deal with the heating. Within went to have some dinner. We were told there was no room for an hour and a half to two hours because there was a group tour coming in. Really at an airport hotel, unable to have dinner. On a positive note after I made a bit of the bus after all the other issues they did accommodate us. Meal was OK. And the service staff in the restaurant were actually very good.
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Great location.
Mold in the bathroom reported, no water pressure in the shower, generally poor maintenance. Complaints about the mold not addressed in a timely manner, then inadequately cleaned. Window stuck in open position. Closet so narrow there is barely any room to hang your clothes. 3 hangers provided. This property is certainly not a 4 star hotel
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location was convenient
No outlet in bathroom (but this may be a Scotland thing)
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff are exceptional. Not just friendly but a warm smile and chat. Very efficient breakfast staff and bar staff who are friendly and efficient. Service is prompt and warmly delivered. They also make the best Old Fashioneds! All members of the team appear highly trained and know what it means to give a friendly service - by far the most impressive aspect of the hotel. Breakfasts were very well cooked and cooked to order. Based on the standard of cooking, we’ll try evening meals next time. We visited with a relative who had limited mobility and nothing was too much trouble for the team. Perfect location. We’ve stayed in many different hotels in Edinburgh over the past 30yrs, but this is the default for us now. By far the best at this price point.
The prices are much higher than other UK cities, but this, sadly, is a feature of all central hotels in Edinburgh and Apex are no different in that respect
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Currently there is road construction in front of hotel. This made it very difficult to get to
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
stayed in October, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The view from our room
Leaky shower
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Edinburgh International Airport - 7.19 mi
    • RAF Leuchars - 31.44 mi
    • Perth - 34.28 mi
    • Dundee Airport - 35.00 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station - 815 f

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • City Art Centre - 1,006 f
      • Mounted Gallery - 0.21 mi
      • John Knox House Museum - 0.23 mi
      • Museum of Childhood - 0.24 mi
      • Fruitmarket Gallery - 0.26 mi
      • Collective Gallery - 0.27 mi
      • Stills Gallery - 0.27 mi
      • People's Story - 0.28 mi
      • National Portrait Gallery - 0.28 mi
      • Police Information Centre - 0.29 mi
      • Peoples Story Museum - 0.29 mi
      • Carson Clark Gallery - 0.30 mi
      • DOM - 0.32 mi
      • Huntly House - 0.32 mi
      • Edinburgh Printmakers Workshop & Gallery - 0.33 mi
      • Museum Of Edinburgh - 0.34 mi
      • Calton Gallery - 0.36 mi
      • Huntly House Museum - 0.38 mi
      • Scottish National Portrait Gallery - 0.39 mi

    Other attractions

      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Princes Street Gardens - 528 f
      • Calton Hill - 0.35 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • General Register House - 582 f
      • St. Giles Cathedral - 0.34 mi
      • Holyroodhouse Palace - 0.34 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Sherlock Holmes Statue - 946 f
      • National Monument - 0.20 mi
      • Greyfriars Bobby Memorial - 0.26 mi
      • Brass Rubbing Centre - 0.27 mi
      • Nelson Monument - 0.35 mi
      • Edinburgh Military Tattoo - 0.37 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Edinburgh Playhouse - 0.22 mi
      • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 0.24 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Netherbow - 0.23 mi
      • Scottish Gems - 0.24 mi
      • Rent A Bike - 0.28 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Waterloo Place - 205 f
      • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions - 559 f
      • Edinburgh Experience - 642 f
      • ScotlandsPeople Centre - 649 f
      • Omni Centre - 862 f
      • Multrees Walk - 0.21 mi
      • The New Street Exhibition Space - 0.23 mi
      • Edinburgh Dungeon - 0.24 mi
      • The Peoples Story - 0.32 mi
      • Loch Ness Discovery Centre - 0.34 mi
      • Mercat Tours - 0.34 mi
      • Canongate Ballet - 0.36 mi
      • Gilded Balloon Box Office - 0.37 mi
      • Edinburgh Christmas Market - 0.38 mi

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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