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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4.0 star property
Edinburgh's eco-friendly urban retreat balances wellness with city convenience, offering a peaceful escape steps from the Playhouse Theatre

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, near Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, offers a calm city sanctuary. Enjoy amenities like dry cleaning, PURE Spa with steam room, indoor pool, sun loungers, free WiFi, and attentive staff to enhance your stay.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite

Master Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex Suite

Duplex Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(135 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

City Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Near a train station, Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is in Edinburgh City Centre, a walkable area in Edinburgh with great shopping. Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Princes Street and George Street. Check out an event or a game at Murrayfield Stadium, and consider making time for Edinburgh Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient for public transportation: St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes on foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes. Visit our Edinburgh travel guide
Map
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BG

What's nearby

  • Walter Scott Monument in the Rainy Day, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Princes Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Calton Hill which includes heritage architecture, hiking or walking and a monument
    Calton Hill
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edinburgh royal playhouse theater
    Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gorgeous Edinburgh architecture
    St. Andrew Square
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • sunset time, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
    Royal Mile
    4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station
    6 min walk
  • St Andrew Square Tram Stop
    6 min walk
  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
    44 min drive

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

Upscale 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 massage or a body treatment at Pure Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Liberté Brasserie, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre and a steam room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-in and a front desk safe
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and massage treatment rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 184 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and fridges

Awards and affiliations

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

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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

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED 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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 19 2026 to February 12 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 19.50 to 19.50 for adults and GBP 0 to 19.50 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. The swimming pool will be unavailable from January 19 2026 until February 12 2026 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?

As of 9 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from NZ$221.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel located?

Located in Edinburgh City Centre, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princes Street, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. George Street and University of Edinburgh are also within 15 minutes. St Andrew Square Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Princes Street Tram Stop is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1405 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 2002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 2002 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika and Stefan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Demi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and clean rooms. The staff is very nice and helpful. Had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about this hotel especially the location. The staff was great and the rooms were nice. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mardi

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

10/10 Excellent

Harry William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a good size with a great shower. Mini fridge and complimentary water was amazing. Pool was very pleasant and staff were nice and friendly. Location was absolutely incredible and couldnt be any better.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff were very friendly, the room was clean and bright. However, it was noisy with staff talking outside the room at 7am, which wasn’t what we wanted on a Sunday morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel conveniently located in central Edinburgh. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and spacious especially for the UK. Everything was very clean and the amenities were great. Good location too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were beautiful and the room was comfortable and spacious. We really enjoyed our stay and wish we stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Wonderful location and excellent staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location , staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good value for money. Welcoming. Good Gym, Spa and pool. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jenika

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at bar and housekeeping were very friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nice room good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely central place to stay xx
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a challenge but the hotel was in a GREAT location. Room was nice, the hotel bar was a nice place to relax after a busy tourism day. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Attentive & helpful staff. Lovely food. Lovely rooms. Very elegant hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa facilities steam room sauna and pool were excellent, very clean and easily accessible. Made our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, walking distance to the city center.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025