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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Master Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
$196
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Explore the area

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Castle
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Duplex Suite

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

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Family Room

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

City Twin Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4-star hotel in Old Town Edinburgh
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel features an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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

  • 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: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests 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
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 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
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. 1320 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1897 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cenk

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable and the hotel is at a very good place for food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would absolutely Recommend the Apex Waterloo

During our recent trip, the Apex Waterloo Hotel in Edinburgh stood out as one of the best hotels we stayed in. While the room wasn't exactly as expected—we had anticipated a second single bed based on the photos but received a fold-out couch instead —it still didn’t disappoint in comfort or quality. Upon arrival, we had a minor issue with the room lock not working properly. The hotel staff were quick to address it, doing their best to repair the issue promptly and even offering us complimentary drinks at the bar while we waited. It was a thoughtful gesture that really set the tone for our stay. Every member of the staff we encountered was exceptional—kind, responsive, and truly made us feel welcome. As a family, we felt comfortable, well looked after, and genuinely valued. The bar and restaurant were both excellent. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and the barista-made latte was a highlight. While service in the restaurant was a bit slow at times, the kindness and professionalism of the staff made up for it. The amenities were a pleasant surprise—quiet in-room air conditioning (a rare find in Scotland), daily bottled water in the fridge, and a nice selection of teas and coffees, & toiletries. The bed was very comfortable, contributing to a restful stay. The location is fantastic—close to everything you might need or want to explore in Edinburgh, yet tucked away enough to enjoy some peace and quiet. We would absolutely stay at the Apex Waterloo again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helena Irmeli, Silver Spring

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and friendly staff. Breakfast included a good variety of food. A couple of mornings when we had to leave before breakfast was served, we were given a bag of food, so we didn’t have to leave hungry. We enjoyed our stay and recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ka Yee

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent room in a great location.

Large, comfortable room in a very convenient location (love the quick access to the railroad station via the basement).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are extremely comfortable and bathrooms very spacious in the superior double rooms! Lovely recent renovations to lobby and new restaurant area this year. Staff very friendly and accommodating. This was our second visit in two years and we would stay here again- awesome location with everything in walking distance from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taralyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a nice central location. The staff is very helpful and the room as expected. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to others traveling in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a great deal for booking early. Was easy to walk to everything. Very spacious for an European room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very helpful staff, we had a suite which was a beautiful room with sofa and bathtub. Great location, walking distance to train station and to tram stop to get to the airport. Would love to stay again, highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel overall in an excellent location but the room was not serviced once and due to the rain some leakage from the ceiling occurred. Would recommend staying in it though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anastasia, the front desk manager was outstanding! She helped us tremendously when booking day trips. She gave us incredible advice on delicious restaurants. Highly recommend. We also use the spa service and it was lovely. It is very convenient. Bus stops right outside the door of the hotel. Walkable to the Royal Mile.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to restaurants and attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, amazing staff.

All the receptionists are very nice and helpful. Location is amazing, very close to Carlton Hill. They let me borrow an umbrella. Apex never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alice ans Reta were wonderful. The staff was tremendous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sofia Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful but I felt the AC unit was automatically going higher every time I have to lower it so I can feel cool air .. other than that very much recommend for anyone who want to stay in Scotland...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet rooms - good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZUBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. It’s in the heart of town and close to all main restaurants, tourists spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well located and very elegant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025