A 4-star hotel on Waterloo Place, at the foot of Calton Hill, with a spa, an indoor pool and a gym. Apex Waterloo Place Edinburgh suits you if you want to stay near the station and have somewhere to swim or exercise after sightseeing.
Location and getting around
Waverley station is about a 5-minute walk away, as are Princes Street and the climb up Calton Hill, which is almost on the doorstep. According to the property, it sits between the Old Town and Princes Street. St Giles’ Cathedral, on the Royal Mile, is about 10 minutes on foot; the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle are about 15 minutes away in opposite directions.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have large beds, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, air conditioning and a bathroom with a bath, a separate shower and Antipodes toiletries. Some also have a Nespresso machine. Cots and high chairs are available on request.
The wellness area brings together an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room and a relaxation area, and there is a separate gym. The Liberté Brasserie restaurant cooks Scottish dishes, and the bar is in a Georgian room with a fireplace. Breakfast includes a buffet, continental, full Scottish and vegetarian alternatives.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you travel with young children and need a cot or high chair.
- Ideal if you do not want to give up the pool or gym on a city break.
- Practical if you arrive by train and prefer a hotel a few minutes from the platform.
- Worth a look if you want to climb Calton Hill at sunrise or sunset without travelling.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. At check-in you will need photo ID and a credit card. Parking is not listed and Wi-Fi is not shown among the facilities, so ask if you need them. For other places in this category, see 4-star hotels.