Hotel Overview
Great hotel
My partner and I go to Edinburgh often and after trying several 4-star hotels found this one and we...
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Aberdeen couple
- Dec 7, 2011
Great location and mod rooms!
This hotel is hip! I loved the rooms and the style...plus it was close to everything. Short walk to...
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Tcow
- Dec 5, 2011
Boutique yet luxury hotel located on Edinburgh’s famous Princes Street
The Waterloo Hotel was built in 1819. The hotel was the first purpose-built, large-scale hotel in Edinburgh. Now called the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel it combines the traditional features of this historic building with contemporary style. The Apex Waterloo boasts 187 stylish bedrooms, Elliot’s bar and restaurant, five function rooms, and Yu Spa facilities including pool, sauna, steam room, and a fully equipped gym. The hotel is non-smoking throughout.Apex Waterloo Place Rooms
- City Double
- City room amenities include a Queen bed, 42 inch widescreen LCD TV including Sky Sports, shower, bath, large desk, selected teas and coffee, luxury toiletries, choice of pillows, iron and ironing board, free wireless internet access and local telephone calls.
- Superior Double
- A more luxurious Superior room includes 2 single beds including Sky Sports, with extra touches of CD/DVD player, soft bathrobe, slippers, a full range of luxury toiletries, fridge and safe in addition to City room amenities of 42 inch wide screen LCD TV, shower, bath, large desk, selected teas and coffee, choice of pillows, iron and ironing board, free wireless internet access and local telephone calls. Please note all rooms are Non Smoking.
Hotel Map
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH
- Area served
- Edinburgh
- Nearby airports
- The Hotel is within a few minutes walking distance of Waverley rail station and access to the Airport bus which runs every 30 minutes to the Airport with a journey time of 25 minutes.
- Area description
- Situated in the heart of the capital, our new hotel is located at the east end of Edinburgh's famous Princes Street. Easily accessible, the hotel is just one minute from Waverley station and close to the city's main shopping district.
Amenities
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Waterloo Place Hotel is ideally located at the east end of Edinburgh's Princes Street, just moments from Waverley Station. There are five stylish rooms in the conference centre with capacities from 10 to 150, and they all come with an impressive range of facilities; TV and video, projector, flipchart, fax and phone, wi-fi internet access, ice-cold drinks fridge, complimentary fresh fruit platter and snacks. The Waterloo Suite is the largest of the meeting rooms, holding up to 150 delegates. It's perfect for theatre-style presentations, announcements and press conferences, receptions and private meals and banquets. The four smaller rooms; Forth, Calton, Regent and Waverley have capacities of up to 60, and offer a choice of flexible layouts from boardroom to cabaret.
Dining
- Elliots Bar and Restaurant
- Elliot's Bar and Restaurant has a great sense of style with an ornate corniced ceiling, original fireplaces and expansive Georgian windows flooding the dining room with natural light. Mouthwatering menus using, whenever possible, locally sourced seasonal ingredients, offer an array of 'modern Scottish' dishes. An extensive wine list along with superb service makes Elliot's Restaurant an ideal venue for every occasion.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (84)
Ratings and reviews for Apex Waterloo Place
- All travelers (84) 4.5 / 5
- Business (2) 4.5 / 5
- Couples (22) 4 / 5
- Families (7) 4.1 / 5
- Friends (4) 4 / 5
- Singles (5) 4.4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 4.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
themetallifan
Good location, average hotel
Good stay, fitness room a bit on the basic side (not for tall people), good location (nightclub on side street - sometimes noisy).
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Visit Edinburgh Castle early to avoid lengthy queues
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Aberdeen couple
Great hotel
My partner and I go to Edinburgh often and after trying several 4-star hotels found this one and we love it. The location is superb, the rooms are modern and well-furnished, the spa is nice (even if the pool is chilly and the area around it very small). Highly recommended.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tcow
Great location and mod rooms!
This hotel is hip! I loved the rooms and the style...plus it was close to everything. Short walk to oodles of shopping. Easy walk to the Royal Mile and EDI castle....Fantastic if you want to tour around. Modedn design with huge bathrooms...seperate tub and shower in my rooms. Would definately stay there again!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dutchtreat
Apex Waterloo rocks
My second time at the Apex Waterloo was even better then the first time. Friendly reception staff, nice clean well decorated rooms with great bathrooms, very good breakfast and very nice sauna and exercise rooms. Location is perfect - in new town but a very short from the old town. Very near Waverley Bridge where the express bus (100) from the airport stops. Very near Calton park which is nice to visit. All around a good hotel at a fair price.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Cafe Royal at 19 West Register St. Great pub with charming restaurant. Friendly staff and good service.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Maxbear
Short stay in Edinburgh
We stayed 3 nights at the Apex Waterloo while visiting friends in Edinburgh. The location is great just off Princes street, next to the train station and a few blocks from the Royal Mile. The room was larger than most in Europe and very comfortable. The restaurant and bar were nice with friendly staff. Would stay here again if we ever return to Edinburgh.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Try the Grain Store Restaurant in Edinburgh. Very cozy and romantic with excellent food.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
AlivH
Great Hotel in Great Area
This is a great hotel in a very convenient part of Edinburgh. Minutes to a good shopping mall and the great shopping streets of Edinburgh. The rooms are modern and very clean. The only downside there is no parking on the hotel premises. You have to do about a 7 minute walk to a nearby parking lot.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
tux2
Great base for exploring
Perfect location for walking around and easy to get to from train station. Would stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ozymandias242
Great location
Excellent overall, but somewhat pricy. Would recommend or stay again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DDDD
scotland vacation
hotel in a great location, spacious room, spacious bathroom, quiet, excellent restaurant on premises, walking distance to all major attractions
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Terrific hotel well located to
Terrific hotel well located to everything Edinburgh has to offer...make sure you visit the Royal Hotel and Oyster bar nearby.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
