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 April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Room nice size and very good breakfast
No crisps or nuts sold in the bar
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The staff were all lovely and friendly. We enjoyed the breakfast at the reduced rate.
We enjoyed using the gym. It was popular and therefore could be a bit bigger.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location, close to station and all sights walkable.
Bathroom had no toilet brush.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The room is spacious and very nice.
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stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Good central location very clean and comfortable and staff were very attentive
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
We really loved the professionalism of staff at the desk on arrival, handling lots of rain drenched travellers and steering us in all the right directions. Our room wasn't quite ready so we sat in the lounge area and had a lovely wine, bar staff very friendly. Our room was great, bed was very comfy and so were the pillows. The bathroom was well spaced and we loved the towel heater! The lovely big bath was an added bonus we took advantage of. There was lots of room for our suitcases and room to hang things. We had an evening meal in the restaurant, it was a very tasty roast. We also had breakfast in the dining room the next day, this was also lovely, the buffet was more than enough.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Breakfast, location
We had no hand and face soap at the shower (the bottle was empty from the first day), the teas and sugar were never refilled, the water only sometimes, there were some problems with the lamps, but they were resolved. The cleanliness of the room is disappointing.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The ammenities, the restaurant and the location
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stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Perfect Location.. Hotel was spotless and the staff go out of their way to ensure everything is perfect. Beds were so comfy
That we had to go home
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely staff on reception. Breakfast had good range of options. Room was clean, quiet and cosy. Excellent central location.
The corridor was brightly lit and the light filtered under the door at night time.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff was helpful very polite. When their was confusion with the readiness of one of the rooms in my group I was offered a complimentary beverage from bar. That was very nice. Issue was cleared up in less than 10 minutes.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The hotel was lovely, the room was great and the location was perfect. This was bought as a Christmas gift for my parents and they loved the hotel. They said the breakfast was great also
This was a Christmas present for my parents along with a show at the Playhouse. They decided to extend their stay for a second night. My mum called up months ahead to book the second night and pay whilst booking (the original night had already been paid for) With the booking being in a different name, this had the potential to cause a little confusion, however my mum was told that a note would be put on the account and it would all be ok for the trip - with them being able to stay in the same room for both nights. Unfortunately, this did cause confusion when checking in. The reception staff told my parents that they would need to come down on the morning of their second day, check out at 11am and then check in for their second night's stay. Whilst they did get to keep the same room, this was very inconvenient. In addition to this, my parents chose to have breakfast in the hotel both mornings. They paid this for both mornings on arrival (£50) but when "re- checking in" on the second day, they were advised that they would need to pay for breakfast. They again had to explain the situation to the reception staff and show proof that they had paid. Whilst they still loved their time in Edinburgh and were happy with hotel, this too added a bit of inconvenience to their stay
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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