Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
Escape to serenity at this eco-friendly oasis where wellness meets convenience.

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Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 387
SAR 464 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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Room options

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Duplex Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Master Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

City Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 7 min walk
  • Royal Mile - 7 min walk
  • University of Edinburgh - 13 min walk
  • Edinburgh Castle - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 4 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys St. James Quarter - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Salerno Pizza - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Princes Street
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are located near Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Treat yourself to a facial, a hot stone massage, or a detox wrap at PURE Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Elliots, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a steam room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, massage treatment rooms, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 184 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 mi (GBP 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: GBP 18.50-18.50 for adults and GBP 0-18.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Elliots

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 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 available
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests 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
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.50 to 18.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 18.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 27 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel located?

Located in Old Town Edinburgh, this spa hotel is steps from Waterloo Place and Princes Street. Royal Mile and St. Andrew Square are also within 10 minutes. Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) is only a 4-minute walk and St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 981 out of 1499 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 346 out of 1499 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1499 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1499 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1499 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location, the room and amenities were very good and the staff helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zarghoona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for 5 days, very welcoming nice place to stay. Enjoyed my stay and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca van den

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, the staff is friendly and helpfull. Nice rooms with all the comfort you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, location, and experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with a huge bathtub, great amenities, perfect location for walking everywhere and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Location Location Large Room and Bathroom Quiet Room Pleasant helpful front desk staff
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfectly located around so much! Additionally it has a huge tub, quiet rooms, fantastic staff who are incredibly kind and helpful and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous attentive and professional staff. Free room upgrade upon arrival. Very convenient location and easy walk to Royal mile and Princess Street shops. The hotel is very well maintained and the facilities are excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very central to many landmarks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the city center, free welcome drink,excellent breakfast, great spa and pool,outstanding staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, amazing room. Perfect weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Staff are nice. In good location. I like their amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind staff, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for visit to the Playhouse. Walking distance from Waverly station, to St James Quarter and Playhouse. Best location for what we we had planned. Floor 0 takes you to Waverly station avoiding all the traffic lights and longer walk to station. Staff lovely, rooms beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic overall experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to all major sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to train station, nice rooms, just some bad smell in the bathroom area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay - super quiet and easy to get to places. Great service and accomations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great hotel! Very clean and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024