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Reviews of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom

#41 of 167 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 4394 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything, wonderful location, beautiful hotel. My complimentary duck. Bed size. Spa just brilliant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    10
    Outstanding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There 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

    8.0
    Great location, good value and lovely staff. Better than a local budget alternatives!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Great visit. We've stayed here before and would definitely do so again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We 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

    8.0
    Overall the stay was good. Great location. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There 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

    9.0
    Brillent highly recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location , staff lovely very helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Great location and lovely room, but a bit expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Spa area was small.

    Excellent location and nice breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    It was the perfect hotel for us. We were very comfortable there. We would stay there again if we were to return to Edinb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Peedect timing and all went smoothly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All 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

    10
    Amazing and relaxing time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We’ll set up and clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    As a first time visitor to Edinburgh, I couldn’t have had a better experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There 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

    10
    Just perfect!! Would definitely return and recommend and try our Apex hotels because this one was so good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor 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

    8.0
    Will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Flooring 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

    9.0
    Really nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great rooms nice breakfast and lovely staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    all 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

    8.0
    Great location, lovely staff, good value overall
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 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

    8.0
    overall excellent stay great hotel even better location lovely swimming pool and a big thank you to David on reception e
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    windows in the rooms Wouldent close properly

    excellent location lovely hotel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A 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

    8.0
    A comfortable stay in a hotel in a very convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything 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

    9.0
    Very nice option for Edinburgh stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room 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

    9.0
    Lovely stay right in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    8.0
    A lovely city centre hotel for a weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Expensive breakfast

    Spa, location, comfy beds

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very 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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