Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Hotel with spa, near Princes Street

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Located near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with dry cleaning services, a bar, and PURE Spa. Unwind in the steam room or indoor pool with sun loungers. With free WiFi and helpful staff available at all times.
VIP Access
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$104 nightly
$125 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Relaxation sanctuary
Hotel features a full-service spa with massages and body treatments. Fitness room, sauna, and steam room enhance the wellness experience.
Dining options galore
This hotel offers a restaurant and bar with full breakfast available. Diners can choose from vegan and vegetarian options for a satisfying culinary experience.
Cloud-like comfort
Drift into blissful sleep on pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding. Blackout drapes ensure deep slumber. 24-hour room service awaits.

Room options

Showing 9 of 9 rooms
Designer toiletries, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom shower
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, towels
Master Suite  | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Master Suite  | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Master Suite

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, towels
Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Duplex Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Duplex Suite

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Family Room | Bathroom sink
Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Family Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Deep soaking bathtub
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Designer toiletries, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Designer toiletries, towels
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Deep soaking bathtub
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Princes Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calton Hill - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Andrew Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Mile - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - 44 min drive
  • Edinburgh Waverley Station - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) - 6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Haymarket Station - 27 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Princes Street Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Balfour Street Tram Stop - 20 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingstop - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Society Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Place To Eat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪John Lewis Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Princes Street and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Liberté Brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers like the central location for the sightseeing and because it's only a short walk to public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 184 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (GBP 27 per day; discounts available)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1819
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Liberté Brasserie - This brasserie serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
1819 - Onsite bar. Open daily.

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults, and GBP 0 to 19.50 for children

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 27 per day (984 ft away; open 24 hours)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel and nearby?

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel has a spa and an indoor pool, as well as a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Liberté Brasserie.

What's the area around Apex Waterloo Place Hotel like?

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from St Andrew Square Tram Stop and 15 minutes' walk from Edinburgh Castle. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, varied, and fresh with many guests praising the quality and service. (109 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were excellent, clean, and easily accessible with great amenities such as steam room, sauna, and pool. (51 reviews)
  • The pool and spa were clean, well-maintained, and a great addition to the property. (49 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were lovely, staff were amazing would recommend
Macauley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so friendly and helpful and the spa facilities were fab.
Lucy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room and friendly staff.
Jenny, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room and staff excellent.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, central location, comfortable rooms and enjoyed the pool and gym too.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great newly refurbished hotel
Elin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless and cosy, and hotel staff were extremely friendly. The perfect stay, thank you!
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, lovely location and really nice and friendly staff who were always around to help
Rob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very comfortable, the hotel was welcoming and the breakfast was delicious.
Dean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good size room, cleanliness was good, staff excellent (except bar staff who was “good”).
Paresh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean room, friendly staff.
Mardi, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and big room, very central and great staff
Mattias, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Reception staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was spotless breakfast with amazing
Lin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, lush lobby and hotel bar.
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Duck in the room was a lovely touch.
alice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room spotless. Staff all been welcoming and helpful, breakfast perfect, the hotel is extremely beautiful
samantha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, clean rooms, and great location. I would definitely stay here again!
Ceilidh, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely brilliant stay, got to check in early, David on reception was so helpful
Jackie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location, beautiful decor
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was very nice and walkable to everything
Yanira, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel! Wonderful location and excellent staff!
Catherine, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in central location. The food in the restaurant is excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location , staff very helpful.
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service and delicious breakfast.
Catherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing time as always, looked after just as we wished. Highly recommended, second time back and already looking to book the third
Demi, 1-night trip