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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 3BH
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About us

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, built in 1819, holds the distinction of being Edinburgh’s first purpose-built large-scale hotel. Nearly two centuries later, this four-star deluxe property seamlessly blends the elegance of its historic architecture with modern sophistication. Guests can enjoy 187 contemporary bedrooms, the vibrant Liberté Brasserie, the stylish Bar1819, and a range of leisure amenities at Yu Spa, including a pool, sauna, and gym. The hotel’s conference centre features four versatile rooms with capacities ranging from 10 to 80 delegates. Each space is equipped with a comprehensive array of facilities designed to support a wide variety of events. The function rooms - Forth, Calton, Regent, and Waverley can accommodate up to 60 guests and offer flexible layouts, from boardroom settings to cabaret-style arrangements, tailored to suit your needs. Dining at Liberté Brasserie is a celebration of European flair and Scottish provenance. The menu showcases the finest local ingredients, from tender meats to fresh seafood, crafted into dishes that highlight both regional and international flavours. Whether you're stopping by for a leisurely lunch or marking a special occasion with dinner and cocktails, Liberté offers an inviting atmosphere for all-day dining and indulgence.

Venue Details

ChainApex Hotels
BrandApex Hotels
Built1819
Renovated2024
Total meeting space3,376 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms184
Venue typeBoutique hotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Tourism
Sustainability level: Gold

Certification body: Green Tourism

Issued: 9/2/2022 Expires: 9/2/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 22, 2026
Nov 2, 2026 - Nov 4, 2026
Nov 9, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Dec 21, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,376 sq. ft.
Largest room
635.1 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
624.3 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
3,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
150
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
624.3 sq. ft.
27.9 x 22.3 sq. ft.
10.7 ft.
80
20
40
80
60
32
20
-
635.1 sq. ft.
27.9 x 22.3 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
80
20
40
80
60
32
20
-
409.0 sq. ft.
21.3 x 19.0 sq. ft.
11.6 ft.
30
12
15
30
30
12
15
-
258.3 sq. ft.
19.0 x 14.8 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
10
-
10
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10
-
613.5 sq. ft.
27.9 x 22.3 sq. ft.
12.0 ft.
80
--
40
--
20
32

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
184

Location

Getting Here

Catch the frequent Airlink 100 bus opposite domestic arrivals at Edinburgh Airport and get off on Princes Street. Continue east along Princes Street, passing the Scott Monument on your right until you meet Waterloo Place and the hotel will be on your left. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station and the Bus Station is a three minute walk from the hotel.
Distance from airport 7.95 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Street parking

Local Attractions

Edinburgh Castle
Historical landmark
Castle Hill
Edinburgh, GB EH1 2NG
Edinburgh Playhouse
Theater
Greenside Place
Edinburgh, GB EH1 3AA
Princes Street
Shopping
Princes Street
Edinburgh, GB EH2
Holyrood Palace
Historical landmark
Holyrood Palace
Edinburgh, GB EH8 8
Calton Hill
Historical landmark
Calton Hill
GB EH1
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

For Apex Hotels' Meetings and Events Standard Booking Conditions please see: http://www.apexhotels.co.uk/meetings-and-events/terms/

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Apex Waterloo Place Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/sustainability-csr/sustainability-policy/
Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Our target is to increase our recycling at source to 50% of our total waste. No products go to landfill, our general waste is collected and turned into RDF (refuse derived fuel) - https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/sustainability-policy/

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Apex Waterloo Place Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Policies available on request

Health and Safety

Were practices at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, NHS, UK Government Guidelines, Public Health Scotland
Does Apex Waterloo Place Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Increased frequency of cleaning 'high touch point' areas and public facilities, use of hospital grade cleaning products
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