23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom
#41 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 4394 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 24, 2024
Justin
United KingdomThe lifts take an AGE to come!
Awesome staff. Held bags after check out due to late flight. Facilities brilliant. Will definitely return
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Julie
United KingdomEverything, wonderful location, beautiful hotel. My complimentary duck. Bed size. Spa just brilliant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Laura
United KingdomThere wasn't anything we didn't like.
The location was superb! The food was unreal. The staff we encountered on the bar and in the restaurant were friendly and hospitable. On arrival, we were asked by our check-in member of staff, David, if we were there for a special occasion and on explaining our reasoning for being in Edinburgh and staying at Apex, he kindly surprised us with celebratory prosecco, that meant a lot and we will never forget his lovely gesture.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 23, 2024
James
United KingdomNothing
Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Helen
United KingdomWe loved the pool, which was generally very quiet. Staff at the front desk and bar were also very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Weston
United States of AmericaThere was no parking attached to the hotel. Had to pay for parking nearby.
We enjoyed the friendly staff. The bed was comfortable as well.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Jane
United KingdomNothing
Location , staff lovely very helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Emma
United KingdomSpa area was small.
Excellent location and nice breakfast.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Susan
United States of AmericaThe room temperature was not consistent - cold air during the day and some heat overnight. I had to bother the staff several times to try to make an adjustment on the main control panel. At least there was warmth at night. It was overall tolerable.
It was a great location. The room had a lot of functional space. The bed was comfortable. The restaurant served delicious meals. The breakfast portions were large and were so delicious. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Signe
EstoniaAll good.
Good access, clean, friendly stuff. Quiet room (2nd floor). I had some fun with floors. Entrance is located on 5th (see the picture). Ps. If you plan to stay in Apex, collect your duck :) I forgot mine!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Kyle
United KingdomNothing
We’ll set up and clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThere was no concierge and stairs and I have a painful/bad arm so lifting my case up to the lift was difficult with no help or ramp. Our room had a weird buzzing/vibrating noise all through the night which was loud coming out the wall/vent and the toilet smelt of eggs.
Location is fabulous!!! Wow, it’s so central and close to everything in the city. We were able to get everywhere from the hotel, loads of shops, restaurants and bars nearby and the view from the room was incredible.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Beria
United KingdomDecor slightly outdated.
Great location, 5 minutes from the centre, but far enough away for it to feel somewhat quiet. The most exceptional staff! Nothing was too much trouble and they were so attentive, checking on you always. There was always a member of staff on hand if you needed them, that is very rare these days, and so polite!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Tania
United KingdomFlooring and tables in restaurant needed replacing. Heating didn’t work properly.
Staff very helpful & character of building
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Russell
United KingdomNothing
Great rooms nice breakfast and lovely staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Abby
United States of Americaall was good.
lovely quiet hotel, superb location in old town, walkable to all the sights! Loved it here. Room was ready early for an early check in for us, which was great!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Rosie
United KingdomRoom 207 had tiny windows high up in the wall making it feel cell like and was next to a housekeeping room which meant there was some noise. Pool is nice but small
Great location, spacious room and bathroom with bath and separate shower. Comfortable large bed. Very efficient waiting staff in rest and good value food
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Jack
United Kingdomwindows in the rooms Wouldent close properly
excellent location lovely hotel
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Phil
United KingdomA little expensive
Everything Staff perfect so helpful and friendly Breakfast really good Shower superb Fantastic comfy bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Hannah
United KingdomEverything about the property was good.
The hotel was in a good location and near to all main attractions. The hotel was clean and comfortable and the staff were very helpful. All staff worked hard to make sure that our every need was met.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Willa
United States of AmericaRoom was underground, or at least in some kind of light well? Made it very dark during the day and a bit grim. Staff were lovely but it was chaotic trying to get bags out of storage before train home.
Bed was comfortable but took up about 80% of the room, although appreciated having access to a desk and a kettle. Hotel was very nice, good location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Nicola
United KingdomNothing I didn’t like. We were on the 10th floor so I had expected a lovely view but our room was backed onto another building. It was only a bed for the night though so it didn’t really matter.
Lovely hotel. Room was very spacious and bed was huge!! Ideal location for shopping on Princes Street, The Playhouse and Waverley Station. Staff on reception were helpful and friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Jenni
United KingdomExpensive breakfast
Spa, location, comfy beds
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Kim
United KingdomVery small gripes but Could have done with more coffee sachets as there was only 1 and 2 decaf. Other than that.
Location was perfect. Very lovely welcome and service, from Katrina (I think), she also gave us 2 complimentary drinks as it was hubbies 60th Birthday, lovely gesture.
Stayed in April 2024
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