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Reviews of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel 4 stars

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

#44 of 160 hotels in Edinburgh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3804 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    9.0
    Nice cozy hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely people working, the check in process was amazing, front desk staff especially Irene (Duty manager) made it perfect. We had complimentary drinks upon arrival since we were having anniversary. Staff were so polite and helpful. Room was very clean, the location is good as well, 5 mins from train station, although the works are going (new reception is being built) it didn’t disturb us at all, loved spa and pool. Had a dinner in a restaurant, the food was soooo good and service is outstanding, the F&B assistant Mayada is very friendly and caring. Overall is good and I will definitely recommend it to my friends and would love to be back. Thank you!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    9.0
    Lovely city break in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was great.

    Great location near to the train station. The spa and swimming pool were lovely. Breakfast was great with plenty of choice. Would definitely visit again. We received complimentary upgrade as it was a special occasion

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    7.0
    Very good just what I expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They were having some refurbishments which caused slight disruption

    Location to city

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    7.0
    Excellent location, comfortable room. Reception/bar area makeshift due to works being carried out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Substantial renovations being done on ground floor

    Staff were lovely, comfortable room, location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything

    Location, facilities and staff with Faye and her colleague on the last day of out stay. Professional yet funny they both are a credit to any team they are part of and deliver exceptional quality customer service! To add the tall red headed lady who tidied our room was professional and friendly. All the other staff I bumped into again were polite and friendly. The room was clean and quiet even in a central location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable & great location for attending the theatre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately it is being refurbished therefore some disruption when checking in during this stay. Hotel could do with more staff at reception area particularly during this refurbishment.

    Great location, good spa/leisure facilities.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous, thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy ‘glow up’

    Fabulous central location, great staff, nice room

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    8.0
    It was what we needed for a short one night stay in towm
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathroom with no enclosed shower so whole bathroom floor gets soaked & 1 rather small & inadequate bath mat. Floor remains wet so you paddle to go to the loo in the night - bad design

    Staff pleasant, breakfast came quickly & was good, desk called us a cab which arrived very promptly

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds and pillow need to be changed

    Amazing stay. Employees and location were great

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was next to staff entrance / through way so heard lots of noise throughout the night & had very broken sleep as a result

    Clean, comfortable and a great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    8.0
    Overall it was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Required an early dinner and the system was not easy to book. Used Table Table online much easier. However explained to staff before eating and gave room number and also booked Breakfast. During my theatre visit l received a phone call asking me to return to the hotel to pay for the meal.

    Position is handy, especially for the Playhouse Theatre.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    7.0
    Good location but under construction
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were surprised to find the place under construction and still have to pay full fees.

    Location was amazing

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    Amazing hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only down side of this hotel is the bed. The bed needs to be changed. The same goes with the pillow.

    It was an amazing stay. Comfortable. Clean, and safe. Mayadah our waitress in the restaurant she was amazing and funny. The same goes with the rest of the employees in the hotel. They tried their best to accommodate us and made us comfortable as best as they can.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    10
    Perfect location beautiful hotel !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely gorgeous hotel. Staff very helpful. Fantastic location within walking distance of everything. Beds huge and comfortable. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Location was great. Close to Waverly train station, and centre. We could easily walk to major tourist attractions including Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Mile area. The breakfast options we good too.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    10
    Short but sweet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, room.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    9.0
    Our first trip to Edinburgh….. wow ! Amazing hotel in a great location wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone who want
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    The location to central Edinburgh and all of its attractions

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2024

    9.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No loungers in the pool area of the spa

    Modern, clean, nice big room

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    10
    Lovely comfortable stay with efficient and exceptionally pleasant staff. Very good breakfast. Did not eat in restaurant.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike. Despite renovations taking place it did not inconvenience guests at all.

    Great location. Short cut to Waverley from the hotel basement avoiding crowds and literally almost at the station.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    9.0
    Really lovely hotel, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms too hot

    Excellent location. Friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

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

    Comfortable room and bed, perfect location. Great facilities.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    8.0
    Great location, staff were really friendly and more than happy to help us. Would definitely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • City Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We ate In the restaurant one evening and we were dissapointed. Also didn’t like whilst eating people just walking through from being outside the hotel or venturing out.

    It was a beautiful building and felt like a really special place to stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    10
    welcome birthday gifts to our kids - the staff gave my twins a surprise and also decorated their roo
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, staff and bedding

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    A really enjoyable stay with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • City Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a bit hard and pillows weren’t great but room was lovely otherwise.

    The little extras were a lovely touch. Our bags didn’t arrive in Edinburgh and they provided us with toothpaste and toothbrushes. They also had umbrellas which was great.

    Stayed in October 2024

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