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
- Ellen
United Kingdom
“Perfect placement in the city ! Amazing stay and all the staff were so helpful and friendly” - Zoë
United Kingdom
“Hotel was lovely,staff could not do enough for us. Lovely and clean,swimming pool small but clean and open 6am to 10pm which was great after a long day. Food was exceptional but expenisve. Would def stay here again” - Lynne
United Kingdom
“The location . Close to the train station The tour buses were across the road And the trams just round the corner Close to the shops & places to eat .” - Kirsty
Australia
“The location was fantastic and the staff were great. The room was really comfortable and spacious, which made this perfect for a week-long stay. The hotel had a wonderful sense of luxury to it.” - Davina
United Kingdom
“Absolutely fantastic hotel. Room extremely clean.nothing to much trouble for the staff very friendly. Breakfast was amazing so much choice. Would definitely recommend staying here when in Edinburgh Close to all amenities and transport.” - Julia
Austria
“Perfect location of this very traditional hotel, rooms were spacious and clean, we also used the spa area that could do with a little update. Breakfast was also delicious, there could be more options (of bread and veggies) at the buffet. Staff was...” - C
United Kingdom
“Spa facility was nice Staff pleasant and helpful Room comfortable” - Yvonne
United Kingdom
“Everything was nice all staff we encountered were courteous and mannerly and made us feel very welcome.” - Grigori
Armenia
“Overall, I am enjoying my stay. The location is excellent and the hotel is very good. I have two items to flag:” - Sarah
United Kingdom
“Great location and friendly helpful staff. Our room was clean and spacious although some of the main lighting was flickering. The bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. The spa, small gym and pool looked good, although we didn’t use them.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Elliot's
- CuisineEuropean
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.