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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 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
(18 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
(139 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 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 the area

Edinburgh

With a stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 7 minutes by foot from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. .This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from George Street and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royal Mile.

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 184 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Liberté Brasserie, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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. 1437 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 2037 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 2037 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karthik

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Mtn. Home

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this hotel especially the location. The staff was great and the rooms were nice. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing time as always, looked after just as we wished. Highly recommended, second time back and already looking to book the third
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel conveniently located in central Edinburgh. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Natasha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff were lovely and willing to go above and beyond. The hotel is located in the centre of the city meaning we walked everywhere as it was within reach. The only thing is the pool was quite cold for this time of year and we could hear others in the room next to us when they got a bit too loud. Overall it has been a wonderful stay and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was not free, but quite good! Staff was exceptional, Anastasia at the front desk was amazingly helpful and willing to help us with activities. Amr, housekeeping was very thorough and helpful. Craig bartender was great! Loved the hotel, loved the location, loved the special touches of having mulled wine and pastries in lobby area!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were fantastic and very friendly, especially the waiter in the bar. Hotel is lovely and a nice touch having mulled wine and mince pies out for guests. Room was big and clean. Bed was very comfortable as were pillows and duvets. Nice touch having the leisure facilities although pool could have been slightly hotter. Perfect location for princes street, Christmas markets, George street and st James quarter. Fantastic stay and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick check in process, great freebie for being VIP and fantastic room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay lovely views and clean room with a nice complimentary cake plate for my husbands birthday and a card lovely gesture
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was centrally located and conveniently near the Edinburgh Christmas Market. Nice, clean hotel. The staff are friendly and super helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, lovely location and really nice and friendly staff who were always around to help
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant three night stay. Room was very comfortable and the Australian barman is a great asset to your staff. Only complaint would be that our room wasn’t refreshed until 4:15 in the afternoon by which time we were back getting ready for an evening out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and spacious especially for the UK. Everything was very clean and the amenities were great. Good location too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a fantastic location, close to everything we wanted to visit during our stay. We were in a city room and it was huge, more than enough space for two adults for three nights. The only issue was there were some steps directly outside our room (838) which were very creaky every time someone stepped on them which would wake us up, luckily most people seemed to be back in their rooms quite early. It would also be useful if the lockers in the spa could be operated with the room key, we didn’t have any pound coins on us so couldn’t use the lockers. The staff were very friendly and attentive and our room was spotless. I was also very happy to see the NZ made toiletries in the bathroom - we recently came back from a trip there and remembered using the same ones, a lovely unexpected nostalgic touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very comfortable, the hotel was welcoming and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely brilliant stay, got to check in early, David on reception was so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025