Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Family Room | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, towels
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG
  • Place, Princes Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Mile
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Edinburgh (EDI)
    ‪32 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

City Double Room Single Use

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Duplex Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(149 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers 184 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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.
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princes Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, hot stone massages or facials at Pure Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort, cleanliness and spaciousness
  • Steps from Princes Street and 8 minutes on foot from 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 centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

This 4-star Edinburgh hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Liberté Brasserie – This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
1819 – On-site bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (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

Restaurants on site

  • 1,819
  • Liberté Brasserie

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1819
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • 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 travelling 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 aged 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.

National rating

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

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1472 out of 2090 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 2090 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 2090 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 2090 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 2090 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

Anisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, beautiful rooms, and amazing restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Macauley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were lovely, staff were amazing would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were so friendly and helpful and the spa facilities were fab.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel in a great location. Staff were all very polite and the pool was lovely too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable room and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed staying here. Fantastic location and very well appointed hotel. Staff were excellent. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, central location, comfortable rooms and enjoyed the pool and gym too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Baylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay away from the hustle and bustle of Old Town - we enjoyed the walkability to some great sites and it was nice and quiet. The room was also much larger than I had originally thought and it was perfect for our stay of 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great newly refurbished hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jacintha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel with very good food and friendly staff. Overall a very nice experience. A great base for a trip to Edinburgh with hop on hop off bus tours leaving from just across the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mardi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and cosy, and hotel staff were extremely friendly. The perfect stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel, lovely location and really nice and friendly staff who were always around to help
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was spotless, staff do everthing they can to make your stay perfect. Would definitely recommend and wont be staying anywhere else when we next visit Edinburgh
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very comfortable, the hotel was welcoming and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deanna C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My room was very clean and presentation was nice Staff was very nice professional and helpful the steam room & sauna were nice amenities Enjoyed my stay and location was great - would love to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ceilidh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, clean rooms, and great location. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and big room, very central and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erika and Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean rooms staff where excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was modern and spotless, couldn’t have asked for a better location for a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026