Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
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About this property
Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomises luxury living in the heart of Edinburgh. With a stylish spa, swimming pool, restaurant, sumptuous rooms, and elegant suites, all with free WiFi, an Apex adventure awaits. Find yourself relaxing in your room a bed, flat screen TV and spacious en suite with a bath, walk-in shower, and Antipodes organic toiletries to help you stay green whilst you stay clean. The mini fridge and air conditioning will keep things fresh and some rooms have a Nespresso Coffee machine so you can make yourself at home. Cots and highchairs are available on request. Book in for a relaxing spa treatment and unwind in the fitness and wellness facilities including a swimming pool with poolside seating, sauna, and steam room. If you’d rather sweat it out another way, head to the fitness suite – great for working up an appetite… Serving traditional Scottish cuisine, take delight in every bite at the award-winning Elliot’s restaurant. With elegant Georgian features and a grand fireplace, the bright bar offers a range of fine wines and quality spirits. Situated in Edinburgh’s Old Town, just off Princes Street, the hotel is 550 yards from the historical Royal Mile. Plus, it’s just a 5minute walk to Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station and 15 minutes on foot from Edinburgh Castle.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Sustainability
- Green Tourism
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jo
United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Great service. Comfortable room - Attention to detail in room, including a lip balm, hand cream and a lavender pillow spray, eat and coffee, biscuits etc. Excellent breakfast - lots of choice. Gym was good but small.” - Colin
United Kingdom
“Location couldn’t be better…great relaxing bar …comfortable well equipped rooms .” - Anna
United Kingdom
“The staff are amazing and make the hotel. We came into Edinburgh on the sleeper, and I had meetings from 9.30. The staff, realising our rooms would not be ready for a while for extremely helpful and offered me use of the spa facilities to freshen...” - Diane
United Kingdom
“Great location and nice rooms. Decent breakfast and friendly staff.” - Mohammad
Kuwait
“Location. Friendly staff. The lady at the check in was really helpful and welcoming (unfortunately didn’t get her name).” - Vanina
Bulgaria
“Location, service, size of the rooms, cleanliness, breakfast” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Quiet, clean and excellent location. The had a nice surprise waiting for us on arrival for our 10 year anniversary which was lovely.” - Kaitlin
United Kingdom
“Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Gave us lots of recommendations for plans and brought complimentary pastries up to the room when we called for more coffee and milk! 🥺 Room was beautiful and the spa facilities weren’t busy at all in the...” - Jones
United Kingdom
“We had a great stay at the hotel, room was clean and bed very comfy, plenty of room. The staff were very kind and helpful. We really enjoyed using the pool area, especially as we had children with us. We also had a drink at the bar which was great...” - Denise
Singapore
“It is conveniently located near to the bus station and train stations . Staff was friendly and nice”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Elliot's
- CuisineEuropean
Facilities of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £27 per day.
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Languages spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.







The fine print
Guests are offered a discount at the Q Park Multi storey car park on Greenside Row if they book online in advance.
If you have made a non-refundable booking, Apex will send a secure link via email and SMS, if a valid mobile number has been provided. Please complete the pre-payment using this secure link. This link is only valid for 24 hours, if payment is not received within this time, your reservation will be cancelled.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.