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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star spa hotel near Royal Mile

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A bar area with a herringbone floor pattern, bar stools, and a bar counter with a wooden finish.
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A spacious dining area with round tables and orange chairs, large hanging lamps, and a view of a building with a mural.
A modern living room with a blue accent wall, a wooden partition, and a sofa.
A building with the sign 'APEX HOTELS' and the number '23' above the entrance.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Calton Hill
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for City Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and three framed pictures on the wall.

City Double Room Single Use

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a yellow armchair, a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering a city view.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Master Suite

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, large windows with curtains, and a small side table.

Master Suite

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

View all photos for Duplex Suite

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, artwork, and a balcony.

Duplex Suite

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

View all photos for Family Room

A modern hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a flat-screen TV.

Family Room

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

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a desk.

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for City Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and three framed pictures on the wall.

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for City Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and three framed pictures on the wall.

City Twin Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a mirror.

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Edinburgh

Heart of Edinburgh.Within a 10-minute walk of this Edinburgh City Centre hotel, you'll find Princes Street and Royal Mile. Edinburgh Castle and University of Edinburgh are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Royal Mile - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • George Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 3 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pho Edinburgh - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4-star spa hotel near Royal Mile
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A fitness center, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 184 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1819
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Edinburgh hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

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Nov 9 - Nov 10
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel to the airport?

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is 8.5 mi (44-min drive) away from the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

As of Oct 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel on Nov 1, 2026 start from $221, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

How close is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2.9 mi (17-min drive) from Portobello Beach and 5.8 mi (31-min drive) from Cramond Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 19.50 and 19.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

Is there free parking at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have a pool?

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Pure Spa, where you can enjoy prenatal massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

How close is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel to downtown Edinburgh?

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Edinburgh.

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1532 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 430 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 2156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 2156 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel at a fanatstic location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great, staff is excellent, location was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great value and spotless hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, loved the shower and bath, AMAZING staff and perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very polite and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location to see Edinburgh as all sights within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Apex Waterloo is perfectly positioned for access to attractions, cafes, bars, etc. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The room was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, location and staff and food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute 5 star experience! The hotel was beautiful and in a great location for sightseeing on foot. The staff were friendly and helpful with all our questions. Our favorite amenities: Soaker tub in our room, pool and breakfast (worth the price).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent. Access to the swimming pool and sauna was much appreciated to start a day exploring edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient hotel, walking distance from train station, lots of restaurants nearby and a very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely professional. Room was clean and coffee always ready to go. Food and coffee was replenished daily. Beautiful bathroom and big bubble bathtub made it special.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, next to Princes Street and rail station, uphill walk to Royal Mile and Old Town so need to be fit! Hotel has excellent facilities, including pool and gym. Breakfast freshly prepared and buffet options. Staff very friendly and helpful. Enjoyable 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Located in the heart of the train station and great eating places.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved her stay here. We have stayed several times. The staff is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Very close to the train station and attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to places we were going to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, location was perfect! Loved the spa. Breakfast was a good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed how clean the hotel was including the lobby, the room, and amenities. Staff were super welcoming and helpful, always eager to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026