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

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(147 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(61 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 8 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. .This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from George Street.

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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 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 per person
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1473 out of 2089 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 419 out of 2089 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 2089 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2089 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 2089 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room - enjoyed an early morning sauna
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Marcela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff deserves 5 stars. The lady at the reception helped me move my luggage in the elevator as I only take the stairs. I didn’t like the room I got as it was very hidden, had a view of the garbage cans, and lacked plenty of amentities like shower cap and others. Also I had to ask for a box of tissues as there none left - housekeeping Missed checking this.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was spotless, staff do everthing they can to make your stay perfect. Would definitely recommend and wont be staying anywhere else when we next visit Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mahfoud

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paresh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size room, cleanliness was good, staff excellent (except bar staff who was “good”).
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arun Kumar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was so central and it was only 4 mins walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. The room was so clean and tidy and the service was top notch. You have free access to steam room and sauna with your stay and also a fully working spa. The staff were very kind and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful. It is an awesome location within walking distance of Royal mile and right next to the large shopping center. There is also a little convenience store right there. We had two rooms right next to one another and it was just great!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room spotless. Staff all been welcoming and helpful, breakfast perfect, the hotel is extremely beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice big room. Great location. Lovely bathroom. Pool broken sauna and steam room very isolated. Very friendly bar staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location. Nice room. Comfy bed. Great shower. Wifi good. Friendly and helpful staff. Keep up the good work.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Angie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had an exceptional experience at the Apex Waterloo. Besides a room with a great view of the city, the staff went out of their way to accommodate us at every turn. Having a drink at the bar located in the hotel was just the perfect finishing touch to a day in the city. Certainly a 5 star hotel at a reason price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joaquain

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were so friendly and helpful and the spa facilities were fab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff were very friendly, the room was clean and bright. However, it was noisy with staff talking outside the room at 7am, which wasn’t what we wanted on a Sunday morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Macauley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were lovely, staff were amazing would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had two bookings but didn’t find one, however duty Manager and staff sorted quickly 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Girl on reception was very welcolming and friendly we got an upgrade. Room was spacious and very clean. Hotel was very well situated notvtoo far from Waverley station and gadca lovely cosy bar with friendly staff ogmffering guidanc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026