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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $328
$273 nightly
$328 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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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, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(149 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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. 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). 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. 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 transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 miles (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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch 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

Property 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.

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1463 out of 2073 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 2073 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 2073 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 2073 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 2073 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacintha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel with very good food and friendly staff. Overall a very nice experience. A great base for a trip to Edinburgh with hop on hop off bus tours leaving from just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location easy access to all Edinburgh amenities, and lovely hotel spacious well appointed room great size. Very clean excellent service from all staff. We stopped in room 507 nice and quiet. Lovely breakfast - fantastic omlette. We will definitely stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful staff. Good location. Good sized rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room had broken window that couldn’t be closed. Kept blowing open with the wind. Room was very cold. Pool was closed . Supposed to get 2 drinks with room and had to go back and ask to get them. Nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had 3 rooms on the 2nd floor over looking 20 industrial bins which they banged doors to access and threw bottles in while trying to sleep. Wouldn’t recommend low level rooms over looking these bins.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Nice room, comfy bed, good shower, great wifi. Staff friendly & helpful. Keep up the good work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing! The pool was out of service but I got an upgrade and it made my stay all the more special. The hotel also offered to book me a cab to their sister hotel if I wanted to use the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was very clean and presentation was nice Staff was very nice professional and helpful the steam room & sauna were nice amenities Enjoyed my stay and location was great - would love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
amazing hotel, wonderful room on the top floor and lovely huge bed. lots of really thoughtful extras like hand creams, lip balm, pillow spray and snacks which were replenished during our stay. really had the best time, and lovely staff too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. Fantastic location and very well appointed hotel. Staff were excellent. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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