Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

This is a reasonably nice hotel in Edinburgh that I can recommend because:
1. the location is great. You are right at the end of Princes St, near Waverly station and also close to Calton Hill and Holyrood Park. There’s a lot within walking distance to do.
2. The room size was quite nice — there was enough room inside to stretch out and feel comfortable. The bathroom was huge and had a great walk in shower and full tub. So that was a plus!
3. Housekeeping was good and efficient. They were also friendly.
4. Elliott’s restaurant was very good –they served a decent breakfast (continental and full English). I had dinner one night in Elliott’s and had a very nice meal for about 30 GBP, with a flavorful steak and side dishes that were excellent.
My only issues with the hotel were the comfort of the beds — for some reason the mattresses didn’t feel that good for long-​term sleeping. I found myself tossing and turning a lot every night. Maybe I had an older one? Not sure but I did see it crop up in other reviews.
Also I did not find the front desk staff very helpful or friendly. They weren’t rude, but they didn’t seem to want to go out of their way to be helpful either.
Would I stay there again? yes given the location and the quality of the room size. But I hope the bed is more comfortable next time.

Hotel muito bom! Bom atendimento, limpo e silencioso Bem localizado, pertinho da estação de trem e perto das melhores atracoes turísticas A piscina da até p/​nadar e possui os 2 tipos de sauna.

I have been to this restaurant twice so far. I live it the menu changes according to the seasons and the chef’s mind is really creative. Vegetarian dishes are available. The staff is friendly even if the atmosphere can be a little quiet. For me the food is the best I’ve tried so far in Edinburgh! Love it!

Overall really great, but the beds were oddly bad. They physically switched the mattress once, but the replacement (from the next room) had the same issue just not as noticeable. Basically there are this support wires that run side to side through the mattress and they were popping up through the cushioning. The top layer of cushion also just felt a little lumpy.
Pros:
1. Nice looking room with unexpectedly high ceilings!
2. Actually had wash cloths!
3. quiet.
Cons:
1. Mattress :(
2. Sideview of a sub-​level bridge, though it was made of pretty stone and lit.

I have been to Elliott’s restaurant twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner and I love it.
Tucked away in the Apex hotel on Waterloo place. It is not somewhere you would pass if you didn’t know it was there
Things they do well
1, Best bread rolls
2. The Heritage potato pave is delicious
3. Helpful staff
4. nice décor
5. good value with their set menu
Things they could pull their socks up about
1. They need to have separate fryers for meat/​fish and non meat items as the chips are cooked in the same oil as the meats so not suitable for vegetarians.
2, none of their wines are suitable for vegetarians and it doesn’t list on the menu if they are veggie or not, but the staff checked and they aren’t.

Zentrales 4-​Sterne Restaurant mit großen Zimmern und Badezimmern. Letztere sind etwas renovierungsbedürftig. Ansonsten gibt es hier nicht viel zu klagen. Kontinental-​Frühstück kostet 11 Pfund, wer es etwas üppiger mag, zahlt 15 Pfund je Person und bekommt zur Belohnung Extra-​Toast, Eier Benedict (Schottische Spezialität: pochiertes 6.-Minuten-Ei auf Schinkentoast und unter Sauce Hollondaise.). Saft, Obst, Müsli, Brot, Marmeladen, Honig, Konfituren, Obst, Wurst, Käse, Kaffee, Tee, Nutella, Butter, Croissants, Teilchen gibt es alles in der Kontinantalen Version.
Die Zimmer verfügen über einen Heißwasserzubereiter (Kaffee, Tee, Gebäck, Süßigkeiten, Nüsse etc.), einer Minibar, einer Bügelstation, einem Flachbildschirm, der leider keinen deutschen Sender einfängt und einem Boxspringbett (1,80 m breit) mit einer Matratze und einer Bettdecke.
Das Personal ist ausnehmend freundlich und wenig sprachbegabt. Der Reinigungsservice könnte m.E. verbessert werden.
Eine Spa-​Abteilung mit Fitnessraum und Schwimmbad erfreut hier auch die Hotelgäste.

Upon first entering you can tell this is a very nice hotel. Staff is courteous and welcoming, the décor in the lobby is gorgeous, there is a nice bar and a gorgeous chandelier that sets a very posh and sophisticated tone in the atmosphere. For the price of the rooms, however, I was a bit disappointed. It just didn’t WOW me like I was hoping.
The rooms were large but had a lot of wasted space and didn’t seem laid out very well. Our room was on the third floor, but we had to take the elevator down from the lobby, which is on the 5^th floor, because the building is built into the side of a hill. Main entrance and ground floor on one side is actually towards the top of the other side! Because of this the view from our window wasn’t great and it made the room quite dark. We actually couldn’t even really get to/​see out of our window because the backboard was like a wall that blocked off about 5 feet of the window… it was just very odd. It seems like they tried, but missed the mark, when trying to make a very old building more modern (and I mean really modern, as far as the décor goes). This includes weird hallways with stairs and such that make navigating a bit difficult (especially when carrying in luggage).
Also, parking is quite a ways away and is a bit of a hike, especially if you’re coming with luggage, and this was another major downfall for me.
While the hotel is a bit off of the main strip, it is still central located (right by Waverly Station) and within walking-​distance of many tourist attractions and public transit options. So I guess that is one thing it has going for it (not that there weren’t plenty of other hotels nearby, though…).
Really, the only things I can say I was truly impressed with were the staff and the fee WiFi! The bathrooms were nice, as well, with a large tub and shower, but quite sterile.
Honestly, I can’t say I would necessarily stay here again, even though there was nothing wrong with my stay… I just don’t think I would want to spend that amount of money on a room of the quality I got when I stayed here.

Quiet but central located venue came in handy when waiting for transport home. So I’d been through the doors once before around three months ago to investigate a variety of hotels supporting full breakfasts for under ten pounds, this was not going to be an easy task!
Apex fell into the statistical path and nearby to rail links to merit checking out more than just a peek around the doorway to see if I could obtain a coffee and somewhere to work for half hour before home.
I wandered in through reception shouting find me coffee quickly and don’t spare the horses; really, what I politely asked for was a coffee as I’d eaten already but didn’t want to use their restaurant, (if you do they charge £11/​14 for the experience). The reply from reception was yes you can get coffee, but you have to go through to the restaurant entrance and talk to staff waiting there, so off I toddled happy that I would soon be wrapped up in a caffeine induced buzz.
A swift order and I then sat down in their swish bright contemporary but mood lit lounge area, yes I know; mood lighting in the morning… perhaps it’s to help weary travellers wake up! Predominantly containing a large bar with TV, large windows to view the world from, or to see you bus pass as you sip another cocktail, equally large paintings, interesting seating and what looks like cool food (but the jury is still out on that one until sampled)?
This is a comfortably setting, one which I would frequent again for an evening book read and pint, or early morning breakfast/​coffee, so great location for a number of reasons. It’s close to transport links, buses to airport, Waverley rail station. Within distance of shopping mile in Edinburgh and tourist attractions. But more visits are required to find out about this chain.

The in-​laws had a significant anniversary celebration here a few months ago & until then I hadn’t realised this place existed.
We had a fab night so when I was pondering central locations to have some farewell drinks I thought that this place would fit the bill. The bar is light and airy & you can sit and while away a few hours without feeling guilty about keeping a table or pressured to order more drinks. It has a lovely calm vibe to it and it’s somewhere I knew friends with children would be happy with.
We sat at the bottom end of the bar with some of having lunch, folk arriving & leaving at different times & children of assorted ages in our group. Everyone was made to feel welcome by the staff, chairs and tables were moved to accommodate the waxing & waning size of our group throughout the afternoon.
The food was good, the squid went down particularly well with some of our number as did the burgers. At times the service for drinks was quite slow but otherwise it was a lovely relaxed afternoon.
I’d definitely recommend it for a relaxed afternoon drink. Even when it was busy it didn’t feel crowded.

stayed here one cold night last winter, didnt get to the room til really late and had to leave super early in the morning which was a shame as I would have loved to stay in the room longer and enjoy the luxury. really nice décor inside, a cool bar on the first floor too, just really trendy. the staff on the front desk were nice too. great location for Edinburgh but of course that’s reflected in the price. would definitely stay again

Really great location to use as a hopping off point for exploring Edinburgh. I also really enjoyed being next to the Balmoral, so I could go there for meals and high tea. I appreciated the modern feel to the hotel, and the bathroom/​shower. My only complaint with the room was the bed was obviously two twins pushed together. Both of the beds had a dip in them in the middle, so it wasn’t the most comfortable night of sleep. That said, I would definitely stay here again because of the hotel location. I don’t know why so many people are saying the hotel staff are rude. I found them to quite friendly and helpful.

Great location — off the beaten path but close enough to walk to everything. Staff was very nice. Room was beautifully decorated. And free Wifi, which is a godsend on vacation.
Unfortunately, we were not crazy about anything else at the Apex Waterloo. The room was a giant dustball and my allergies went nuts as soon as we got in the room. You could see the particles swirling under the overhead lights. We were working on our computers in the room when housekeeping came by (about 4:30pm, which surprised us) and they were in the room for literally 3 minutes. I would say it might be due to our presence, but I could hear them enter and leave the room next door and they were only in there for 4 minutes (I could see the clock on my computer).
We were also a little weirded out by the lack of a top sheet on the bed, but this must be a normal thing for the region because the maids seemed really confused when we asked about it. That said, there was a four-​inch gap between the top of the sheet and the mattress, which grossed me out. I’m not that germaphobic, but I really don’t want to touch a mattress that’s been used by hundreds/​thousands of people. Beyond that, the bed itself was terribly uncomfortable and hubs and I found ourselves popping ibuprofen all day for the resulting back pain.
The room service food from Elliott’s was fairly mediocre, though hubs said they mixed a mean cocktail. Would not return to this hotel.

We had an absolutely fabulous time while here for three days. The room was fantastic and the people could not have ben more hospitable. Highly recommed the Waterloo. You made our trip !!!

Nice rooms, location, and excellent staff. A little bid of noise through the windows. They were nice double pane windows, but maybe the top floor, which had skylight style windows, didn’t have as heavy of curtains to block noise. Updated as I’m catching a cold. In the late night, early mornings, they shut off the heat. It doesn’t get too bad, but my throat is showing signs of something…

Nice clean, convenient modern business-​like hotel. Modern plumbing that works well which is especially important when you’re in an old building. We walked everywhere from here. Would come back!
Near the train station and centrally located between New Town and Old Town. Great for walking everywhere and being close to train and bus lines.
The staff was competent but not friendly, except for Guiseppe at the Elliot Restaurant.

Very nice hotel for a reasonable price.
Rooms are very new fresh and comfortable.
Breakfast is also great for a great price, very nice décor.

Edinburgh is one of the most magical cities I have ever visited and I fell head over heels for it during my stay. The Apex was a great hotel to stay in with a wonderful location that makes getting around a breeze. The room was amazing, the bathroom was spacious, there was ample closet space to hang up dresses for nights on the town.
The bar downstairs is lovely and grabbing a cup of coffee or tea in the morning before a day at Edinburgh castle or exploring the streets is sublime. We ordered breakfast from here and room service during the middle of the night after coming home starving after a night of bar-​hopping and dancing. I wouldn’t say that the breakfast was worth ordering — go out and explore the bakeries in Scotland and grab a cup of coffee somewhere local. It was helpful that room service was there, though, for when we were in a pinch.
One gripe — during the middle of the night there was the fire alarm went off and we were standing outside in freezing weather, some guests without shoes or coats and I wish the hotel did more for us. Even if this was routine, it woke us all up — we would have appreciated a thank you note and a glass of champagne or wine sent to our rooms.
Indulge at this hotel and let them pamper you. The view wasn’t great and I wished we were on the other side of the hotel, but it didn’t matter much. Everything was clean and beautiful here. I would stay again.

A scaled-​down version of a W. It has a modern theme and nice architecture. This place is decently affordable and is perfectly located near Georges St and the main attractions.

3.5 stars
Modern hotel in a nicely renovated space. Great location just off of Princess Street. Rooms were nice and very comfortable. My first shower was a problem as my sink didn’t drain, they did fix the issue in short order, but my bathroom had a strong smell of chemicals for the rest of my stay.
Prices were reasonable given the hotel and its location. The morning breakfast was a little on the expensive side (but it’s 10 pounds if you book in advance) — and the food was very good.
I would certainly stay here again given the opportunity…

The positives of this hotel are too good to ignore; the location, the architecture, the standard of the rooms and the very reasonable prices. I find it hard to imagine why you would want to stay anywhere else really.
If you are in Edinburgh for some serious retail therapy then I would say this would be the ultimate base for you. The close proximity to Princes Street shopping and a short walk away from the Royal Mile, Calton Hill and loads of great restaurants should bump the price up by at least another £40, but you can stay in here for about £100-£160, for a double room, which is good value for the location. The rooms really are beautiful, King sized beds and superior rooms are available to upgrade to for around £30−40 and the hotel boasts a lovely bar and restaurant, Elliot’s. With a fixed price dinner menu of Two Courses of £15, you really can’t go wrong and the food is really nice.
Great hotel in a prime location, but book well in advance for peak seasons as the place can get booked out quickly.