Independent hotel guide
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Rail arrivals and short city breaks with a swim, sauna or booked ESPA treatment.
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At a glance
Quick facts
- Neighbourhood
- Waterloo Place
- Location
- Edinburgh
Editorial take
Why consider Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?
Yu Spa
Best for
Rail arrivals and short city breaks with a swim, sauna or booked ESPA treatment.
Avoid if
you want an outdoor hydropool or a large destination thermal circuit, or require unconfirmed spa inclusions to justify the room price.
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Pool, sauna and steam room together at Yu Spa
- ESPA treatments offered by the hotel
- Eastern New Town location near Waverley and Princes Street
Trade-offs
- Published facilities do not establish the precise access entitlement of every rate
- Waterloo Place traffic works are flagged by the hotel through an expected late-November completion
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Rail arrivals and short city breaks with a swim, sauna or booked ESPA treatment.
Skip it if: you want an outdoor hydropool or a large destination thermal circuit, or require unconfirmed spa inclusions to justify the room price.
Related reading:Edinburgh hotel guide; Best Spa Hotels in Edinburgh.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
We have not yet published a room-by-room comparison for Apex Waterloo Place Hotel. Room names, layouts and inclusions can change, so use the booking tip below and confirm the exact category with the hotel before paying.
Facilities in our source set
- Yu Spa
Pool, sauna, steam room, gym and bookable treatments. Confirm resident facility inclusion and treatment charges for the selected rate.
On the ground
Location and access
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel is at 23–27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG. See our Edinburgh hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The official hotel page places Waverley and Princes Street a short walk away. Its current notice advises traffic diversions while pedestrian access remains open.
Before you book
Good to know
Policy notes
Confirm the exact room/rate, age restrictions, maintenance, treatment availability and separate cancellation terms before paying.
Accessibility
No independent accessibility inspection has been made. Ask for the exact step-free route, adapted bedroom, changing facilities, treatment-bed access and pool-entry arrangements before booking.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
What is the main reason to choose Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?
Yu Spa
Who is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel best for?
Rail arrivals and short city breaks with a swim, sauna or booked ESPA treatment.
Where is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?
The hotel is at 23–27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG. The official hotel page places Waverley and Princes Street a short walk away. Its current notice advises traffic diversions while pedestrian access remains open.
What should I check before booking Apex Waterloo Place Hotel?
Confirm Yu Spa access for the exact rate and reserve treatments; check the Waterloo Place road-works notice before arranging a taxi.