Apex Waterloo Place Hotel - Edinburgh

$$$$||View on mapEdinburgh, United Kingdom23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3BH|
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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel - Edinburgh
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3BH·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.6
Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families25%
Solo11%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.6
Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.1
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples52%
Families25%
Solo11%
Groups10%

4-star city-centre hotel with holistic wellness and diverse dining in Edinburgh

Wellness & Spa

Hotel Apex Waterloo Place offers holistic wellness services at Yu Spa, where guests can book treatments for full rejuvenation. The spa includes a heated indoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, all open year-round for relaxation. Fitness facilities and spa lockers are also available, with sun loungers placed poolside for comfort.

Rooms & Suites

The Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Edinburgh provides spacious suites with unique decor and amenities such as a Nespresso coffee machine in select rooms. Bathrooms include both a deep soaking tub and a walk-in shower, with Antipodes organic toiletries supplied. Daily housekeeping ensures the rooms remain clean, while the mini fridge and air conditioning add extra convenience.

Dining & Bar

The award-winning Liberté Brasserie at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel serves Scottish dishes and European cuisine in a dining room with a grand fireplace. Outdoor dining is available for warmer days, and the bar offers fine wines, quality spirits, and a cocktail list. Special diet menus can be arranged, and kids' meals are available for younger guests.

Location

Apex Waterloo Place sits on Waterloo Place, just around the corner from Calton Hill and within a 5-minute walk of Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station. Edinburgh Castle is a 15-minute stroll away, and the Royal Mile lies 550 yards from the hotel. Key landmarks like the Scott Monument and St James Quarter are also reachable on foot.

Family & Business

The hotel provides family rooms and can supply highchairs and cots on request, making stays easier for those with children. Business travelers have access to meeting and banquet facilities, plus a business centre with fax and photocopying services. Express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk support both leisure and work guests.

  • Wellness: Yu Spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam room
  • Dining: Award-winning Liberté Brasserie for Scottish cuisine
  • Location: 550 yards from the Royal Mile, 5-minute walk from Waverley Station
  • Rooms: Spacious suites with Nespresso machines and deep soaking tubs
  • Family: Kids' meals, highchairs, and cots available on request
  • Business: Flexible meeting spaces with elegant Georgian features
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 19.5 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2009
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:186
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Rooms and availability

Duplex King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Double bed
King Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Steam room

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massage
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Separate tub and shower
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 157 £
📏 Distance to centre 500 m
✈️ Distance to airport 14.0 km
🧳 Nearest airport Edinburgh, EDI

Location

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3BH
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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3BH
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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3BH
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road
Calton Hill
280 m
Church
St Giles' Cathedral
580 m
Monument
Scott Monument
470 m
32 Calton Hill
Nelson Monument
290 m
Gallery
City Art Centre
520 m
Theatre
Edinburgh Playhouse
470 m
Mall
Edinburgh Waverley Railway
420 m
Restaurant
Howies Waterloo
80 m
Restaurant
MP's Bistro
140 m
Restaurant
The Newsroom
180 m
Restaurant
The Observatory Restaurant
230 m
Restaurant
Starbucks
240 m
Restaurant
Martone
150 m
Restaurant
Hongfu Noodle Bar
130 m
Restaurant
The Cafe Royal
290 m
Restaurant
The Guildford Arms
270 m
Restaurant
John Lewis & Partners
490 m
Restaurant
Frankie And Bennys
430 m
Restaurant
The Voodoo Rooms
310 m

Reviews of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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FAQ about Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Which popular attractions are located near Apex Waterloo Place Hotel hotel?
You can visit Royal Mile as well as St Giles' Cathedral, placed just 12 and 8 minutes walk away from Apex Waterloo Place Hotel hotel respectively.
Which landmarks are closest to Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?
The Real Mary King's Close is one of the top-rated landmarks (8.8/10) placed within a 9-minute walk from Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
Yes, at the hotel there are parking spaces provided nearby.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at this perfect hotel?
Guests of this perfect hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-pizzeria Pasta italiana offering Italian cuisine.
Can I eat breakfast at the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?
Guests of the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel can check in from 14:30 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the hotel?
Payment methods in the hotel include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel hotel offer?
The perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel hotel offers such room types as Deluxe Queen Room, Superior Twin Room, and King Suite.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?
Each room at the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with air conditioning to ensure an enjoyable stay. Guests' average rating for comfort is 9.1/10.
Which facilities are provided in the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?
Top locations of the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel include a restaurant and a shop, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security service.
What spa facilities are provided at the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel hotel?
Pampering amenities in the perfect 4-star Apex Waterloo Place Hotel hotel include a steam room, sauna facilities, and an indoor pool.
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