Guest Ratings

4.6

Excellent wellness hotel.

based on 5474 reviews

Location rated 4.9/5 based on reviews

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4-Star Hotel

Edinburgh, 23-27 Waterloo Place

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM


Excellent Wellness Hotel

Top 1% in city

Excellent Business Hotel

Top 2% in city

Excellent Luxury Hotel

Top 2% in city

Excellent Romantic Hotel

Top 3% in city

4.9/5

Location

1802 reviews

4.5/5

Service

1709 reviews

4.3/5

Breakfast

608 reviews

4/5

Wellness Area

283 reviews

Choose from the Available Rooms

Check in
13 Oct, 2026
1
Check out
14 Oct, 2026

About this property

Location

With a stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Edinburgh, steps from Princes Street and 8 minutes by foot from Royal Mile. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Andrew Square and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Liberté Brasserie, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 184 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Amenities

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms.

Property Specifications

Total number of rooms - 184. Number of floors - 8. Number of buildings/towers - 1. Year Built - 1819

National Tourism body ratings

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

Languages our Staff can assist you in

English

Payment types at the property

American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Mastercard, Visa, Cash, Debit cards, UnionPay

Check-in Instructions

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.Minimum check-in age is 18.

Check-in Special Instructions

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 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. 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. Minimum check-in age is: 18.

Optional extras

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

Pets Policy

Pets not allowed, Service animals are allowed, Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

What You Need to Know

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Discover places near the hotel

  • Princes Street

    100 m

  • Waterloo Place

    100 m

  • Calton Hill

    200 m

  • St James Quarter

    200 m

  • Edinburgh Visit Scotland Information Centre

    300 m

  • Omni Centre Edinburgh

    400 m

  • St. Andrew Square

    500 m

  • Scott Monument

    500 m

  • City Art Centre

    500 m

  • Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre

    500 m

  • Burns Monument

    600 m

  • Edinburgh Dungeon

    600 m

  • George Street

    600 m

  • Royal Mile

    600 m

  • City Chambers

    700 m

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift

  • Express check in

  • Safe

  • Massage

  • Concierge

  • Luggage storage

  • Air conditioning

  • Smoking area

  • Family Rooms

  • Special diets

  • Copy

  • Swimming pool

  • Wifi

  • Fitness centre

  • Internet access

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Banquet

  • Bars

  • Sauna

  • Business Center

  • Laundry Service

  • Housekeeping

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Beach nearby

  • Refrigerator

  • 24H. Security

  • Desk

  • Toiletries

  • WC

  • Bathroom

  • Carpeted

  • Wake-Up service

  • Towels

  • Water

  • Cot

  • Gymnasium

  • Bath

  • Bathrobe

  • Steam room

  • Slippers

  • Free Wifi

  • Alarm clock

  • Iron and board

  • Hairdryer

  • Telephone

  • Shower

  • Coffee

  • First aid

  • Cleaning

  • TV

  • Smoke detector

  • Security Features

  • Sofa bed