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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 extra-large double bed , 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
US$373 per night
Price US$1,120
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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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
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Apex Hotels
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Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Edinburgh, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

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Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 extra-large double bed , 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
US$373 per night
Price US$1,120
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Family Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 extra-large double bed and
  • 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Room
269 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$373 per night
Price US$1,120
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 2
US$281 per night
Original price
US$991.99
Bonus savings
- US$148.80
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$843.19
US$281 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$352 per night
Price US$1,056
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
City Double Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Room
205 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$234 per night
Original price
US$827.57
Bonus savings
- US$124.14
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$703.44
US$234 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$319 per night
Price US$956
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$297 per night
Price US$892
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
City Twin Room
We have 6 left
  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
Room
205 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$234 per night
Original price
US$827.57
Bonus savings
- US$124.14
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$703.44
US$234 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$319 per night
Price US$956
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$297 per night
Price US$892
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Superior Double Room
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Room
301 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$262 per night
Original price
US$926.23
Bonus savings
- US$138.93
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$787.29
US$262 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$351 per night
Price US$1,054
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$330 per night
Price US$990
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Superior Twin Room
We have 1 left
  • 2 single beds
Free cot available on request
Room
301 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$265 per night
Original price
US$934.99
Bonus savings
- US$140.25
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$794.75
US$265 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$354 per night
Price US$1,063
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$333 per night
Price US$999
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Deluxe Double Room
We have 2 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Room
334 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$285 per night
Original price
US$1,005.15
Bonus savings
- US$150.77
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$854.37
US$285 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$378 per night
Price US$1,133
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$356 per night
Price US$1,069
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
Duplex Suite
We have 1 left
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Private suite
484 feet²
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$346 per night
Original price
US$1,222.18
Bonus savings
- US$183.33
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$1,038.85
US$346 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
15% off
15% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast US$26
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$450 per night
Price US$1,350
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$429 per night
Price US$1,286
Excluded: 20 % VAT
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • Free stay for your child
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guests who stayed here loved

Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Close to the railway station. Comfortable room. Very friendly staff”
Jelena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great stay. The staff were super friendly and made us feel welcome on a personal level, excellent customer service! The facilities were great as well, the room was nice and clean. Really loved that the use of the swimming pool, sauna and steam...”
Gael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely helpful friendly staff at hotel…great location just at the top of Princes Street..hop on hop off bus just across the road, so very handy for transport around the old town and the new town…”
Rhiannon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location, lovely breakfast. Staff were incredibly attentive and helpful.”
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location. Friendly staff. Beautiful hotel.”
Roshan
Ireland Ireland
“Kind staff, lady at reception explained everything. Good pool, showers, sauna and steam rooms. Loved the extra ammenities. Great toiletries and linen”
Eibhlin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is superb. Hotel is fantastic. We didn't eat at the hotel but it looked amazing. Really clean and the staff were brilliant.”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We got a free room upgrade and they let us check in early! It was beautiful, historical on the outside and modern but with a touch of its own history inside like the framing of the downstairs layout.”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location , spotless very friendly staff breakfast delicious”
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Near to train station, hop on and hop off bus across the road , close to restaurants pubs and shopping”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Elliot's
  • Cuisine
    European

House rules

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.