Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 4362 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
My room was amazing. It had all the comforts of home and then some. The television was HUGE. The restaurant food was 5 star. The staff was wonderful.

- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Baggage storage
Just around the corner from Calton Hill, the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place hotel epitomizes 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 while 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. Located 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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 3, 2009Hotel chain/brand: Apex Hotels
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
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- Linda
United States of America
“My room was amazing. It had all the comforts of home and then some. The television was HUGE. The restaurant food was 5 star. The staff was wonderful.” - Larry
United States of America
“Everything was great. Upon early arrival at about 10am, found my room unexpectedly available! It even had a view! Hotel and room were spotless! Very walkable to Carlton Hill, Waverly train station, Royal Mile and more.” - 1kflyer
United States of America
“Comfortable, quiet rooms. Great breakfast buffet and hot items on order.” - Kim
United States of America
“The location was ideal, very close to train station and easy walking to major sites.” - Carboneau
United States of America
“Room, location and breakfast were all outstanding! Keep up the great work!” - Lizabeth
United States of America
“Wonderful hotel in an excellent location. The room was very comfortable , clean, spacious and quiet! The staff was very accommodating.” - Patricia
United States of America
“The rooms were nice. The pool was awesome and the food was excellent!” - Sara
United Kingdom
“Excellent staff in the spa reception, must informative.” - Michelle
United States of America
“Easy walk to the Royal mile and other attractions. The room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was excellent. The staff was friendly and helpful.” - A'shaima
Oman
“-The rooms were impeccably clean and spacious, and the family room was incredibly comfortable. -The prompt room service and welcoming staff truly enhanced my experience. -The hotel provided a 5-star service, and the breakfast options were...”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi What and where are the parking options and how much does it currently cost for weekends. I am looking to stay on a Saturday and Sunday night
The Apex Waterloo doesn't have a car park however we collaborate with Q Park. A discount code can be provided by by us prior to arrival for the servic..Answered on 8 May 2023Do we have to pay extra for using the pool? Or is it included in the room price please?
it is included in the room price.Answered on 10 August 2021Hi how much is it to add on breakfast and evening meal.
breakfast will be £13.50 if you pre book with us the day before you have breakfast ,if you would like breakfast on the day it would be £15.50 and a th..Answered on 17 February 2022How do you book the spa? Can you book it before you arrive?
Are spa isn't yet up and running it will be opening in October some time and then our spa diary for booking will be opening back up.Answered on 26 September 2021Hi there, the superior double room is listed as having a ‘bath and/or shower’ - I’m ideally looking for a room with a bath and shower or shower?
Hello - some of the rooms have both bath and shower so you would need to request which you would like when booking. Best regards, Ali - Apex Reservations TeamAnswered on 8 March 2021Hi, can a family room fit 3 adults from same family (mum,dad and daughter) and how much is it going to be for all of us for one night sat/sun 28aug
Hi, yes, the family rooms can fit 3 adults. The prices of this vary depending on the dates you choose. If you want you can give our Reservations team..Answered on 3 January 2021- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Elliot's
- CuisineEuropean
Amenities of Apex Waterloo Place HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Indoor swimming pool
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
If you have made a nonrefundable 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 canceled.
Please inform Apex Waterloo Place Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Massage
- Spa facilities
- Locker rooms
- Fitness
- Swimming pool
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa/Wellness packages
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The prices at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is 2,450 feet from the center of Edinburgh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
- Family
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Elliot's
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Guests staying at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish