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Reviews of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 4 stars

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH, United Kingdom

#42 of 170 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 4447 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Always enjoy Edinburgh, even in the rain. Nothing wrong with our accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lot of choice for breakfast and hotel was convenient for our rail travel and for walking or taking hop on bus

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Enjoy all the time I spent there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bigger room and more tea and coffee AND SHOWER GELLI

    Excellent service good choice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hotel and staff. Excellent for short exploring stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room over looked on to bins and the noise of the bins in that area kept us up all night. flip flops should maybe be included for the spa as our feet were freezing walking around. Breakfast was nice however there could be more gluten free or buffet options for the price of it

    The reception staff were brilliant. The girl that helped us during our stay was fabulous. The spa was nice. It was a great location to explore and return to the airport. Breakfast was nice. The room was nice and loved that there was a fridge.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Edinburgh met our expectation and that included the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    we were not aware that the restaurant was under redevelopment and breakfast was served in quite cumbersome e environment but food was ok we had some problem with double charging of the stay, but that is/was sorted out :)

    location clean response

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Really excellent. On my list for the next time I visit Edinburgh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable room, excellent location. Friendly and welcoming staff throughout.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    runny eggs

    Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    You have to try the shower…. Wow
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to report

    Oh the best has to be the shower….. best one ever in a hotel, the pressure was amazing just what you need after a tiring day.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Perfectly located with stellar service
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view we had was of the alley, but we didn’t really mind since they allowed us to check in very early so we could drop our things and go see the sights before we ran out of energy!

    The staff were wonderful - they went over and above to compensate for a relatively minor inconvenience of having no cable to watch tele in the evening. They not only made our airport taxi arrangements, set up the wake-up call but packed us breakfast bags to go since we had a very early flight.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast and coffee was very good until the construction of the restaurant. It changed from delicious to very low average . The elevator didn’t work for a day and kept changing when you got in from going up to going down and up for everyone which was inconvenient. Staff excellent. Location excellent. Beds and pillows excellent. We had a nice view and airy room excellent. Quiet room excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds and linens were fabulous. Breakfast was wonderful. We had a couple of concerns which were addressed quickly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sofa bed in the family room wasn't too comfortable but manageable for the 1 night we were staying. Also the fact that the room had two small windows very high up on the wall, no views, it was fine for a short break but would have been annoying if we were staying longer.

    Location was great, the room was very clean and the fact that they can store your bags for a few days was perfect. The staff were very very nice and helpful too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean spacious room with great view of Edinburgh; great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean spacious room with great bathroom. Views were amazing. Close to Royal Mile and shopping district.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No

    Good location,kindly staff,large space

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location pricey nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Getting a bit tired in places

    We stay here for location more than anything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    A good time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The double bed was two sing beds stuck together I didn’t like that

    It was very nice I liked the pool and the staff were first class

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Staff was very nice and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was confused that the hotel did not have a bell person to help with luggage. Nor, did they have valet parking. I had to download an app.. drove the car to the parking lot. Walk a short walk. Which wasn’t the problem. I ended up in a back alley with trash cans. I thought I was going to get mugged.

    It was right in front of the jump on jump off bus tour.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Had a magical time in Edinburgh and part of that was the stay at the hotel
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit warm

    The bar staff had good wine recommendations

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    On the whole it was great. We would stay again but in diff room on diff floor.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor our room was on was noisy. Also air con was very noisy.

    Location perfect.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    My favorite hotel in Edinburgh!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was big, but very very dark, couldn’t open the blinds

    The hotel is so gorgeous! Great location! Big swimming pool, cute sauna.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Great value, perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was comfortable but the pillows were not; too large and not real down, so I had a sore neck. The bathroom could be better ventilated, and our shower drained slowly.

    Lovely old building facade augmented with modern bits behind. The bar area is a grand and lovely room with great service from friendly bartenders. We loved ordering room service breakfast, it was a great convenience on days busy with tourist outings where we had an early start. The pool and spa facilities were better than expected, with the sauna properly hot later in the day, great for a wind-down from the day before dinner. Bed was comfortable and we loved having a proper bathtub in the room, in addition to the shower. Amazing location: minutes walking to Princes, Waverley, Calton Hill & the path to Holyrood, St Andrew's Square and the way to Leith, and just 15 minutes on foot to the old city & St Giles.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The room heater doesn't seem to be working properly.

    The location is amazing, close to popular places and a train station. Definitely recommend. The bed is very comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Great location and stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Great location, staff were all lovely.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb setting to visit Edinburgh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Netflix or equivalent to watch and the chair was fixed in a very low position which is awkward when you are 190cms tall.

    Just a superb setting to visit Edinburgh with a heated pool and spa as well. Very comfortable bed and great shower/bath. Room service also excellent and well priced.

    Stayed in May 2024

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